On the 27th December 2010, my grandpa passed away.
Before he passed away, I got the chance to see him one last time. I donno why but I felt sad when I shook his hand to say goodbye that last time. Maybe it's because mum's been talking about death since I got back. I guess we all sort of expected it sooner than later. He passed away 3 days later.
Ah Kong was the strongest man I knew. He even walked up the stairs all by himself before laying down to rest. 97 years is a long time for a man to live and I'm glad he passed away peacefully.
I was never close to ah kong. I barely knew the guy and never had a proper conversation with him. The fact that I couldn't speak a word of teochew didn't help. But I did had one conversation with an uncle who came to my ah kong's funeral. I didn't get his name but he told my that he used to work with my ah kong and that it was ah kong who gave him a proper education. When he told me this, I could see the gratitude in his eyes. I doubt that I would ever meet that uncle again but to hear about my ah kong making a difference in the lives of the people around him, that's precious.
I simply don't understand why my mum hates sharing about family and relatives. Every time I ask about something family-related she would simply wave-off my question or refuse to answer. There are the rare occasions where she would share but other than that, she rather I don't ask anything. But of course, I'm just gonna keep pestering her.
It was great to see the entire Lee family (mum's side) together after such a long time. But to reunite under such circumstance was quite unfortunate. All my nephews and nieces are all growing up so fast. To think that these kids are one day gonna be MY kids' cousins. Hmmm just a random thought that came about. So ah kong's funeral was pretty much a bittersweet experience for me.
On behalf of your children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, we thank you for being a part our lives and we're gonna miss you. God, I thank you for ah kong and for the life that you have given him.
I'm gonna miss you. Ah kong, zai jian.
~ I wonder if I'm gonna see ah kong in heaven ~
Before he passed away, I got the chance to see him one last time. I donno why but I felt sad when I shook his hand to say goodbye that last time. Maybe it's because mum's been talking about death since I got back. I guess we all sort of expected it sooner than later. He passed away 3 days later.
Ah Kong was the strongest man I knew. He even walked up the stairs all by himself before laying down to rest. 97 years is a long time for a man to live and I'm glad he passed away peacefully.
I was never close to ah kong. I barely knew the guy and never had a proper conversation with him. The fact that I couldn't speak a word of teochew didn't help. But I did had one conversation with an uncle who came to my ah kong's funeral. I didn't get his name but he told my that he used to work with my ah kong and that it was ah kong who gave him a proper education. When he told me this, I could see the gratitude in his eyes. I doubt that I would ever meet that uncle again but to hear about my ah kong making a difference in the lives of the people around him, that's precious.
I simply don't understand why my mum hates sharing about family and relatives. Every time I ask about something family-related she would simply wave-off my question or refuse to answer. There are the rare occasions where she would share but other than that, she rather I don't ask anything. But of course, I'm just gonna keep pestering her.
It was great to see the entire Lee family (mum's side) together after such a long time. But to reunite under such circumstance was quite unfortunate. All my nephews and nieces are all growing up so fast. To think that these kids are one day gonna be MY kids' cousins. Hmmm just a random thought that came about. So ah kong's funeral was pretty much a bittersweet experience for me.
On behalf of your children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, we thank you for being a part our lives and we're gonna miss you. God, I thank you for ah kong and for the life that you have given him.
I'm gonna miss you. Ah kong, zai jian.
~ I wonder if I'm gonna see ah kong in heaven ~
