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My Grandfather..
Monday, Aug 4, 2008 9:22PM / Standard Entry / Members only
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I’m not very close with my grandfather, but he’s very dear to me.

I remember when I was hospitalized back in 1997, he would come visit me whenever he's in town. Even if my folks weren’t around he would still drop by at the hospital (so kind of him). During one of his visits, he told me that I should take up Medicine in college, because, according to him, doctors & nurses have to be pretty (he should say that, he’s my grandfather & maybe he was just trying to make me feel better).

My aunt mentioned to me before, that even if my grandfather doesn’t show much emotion, he loved his children dearly.

He was humble & very generous; he has helped so many people. In return, he was loved & respected. And that showed during his funeral. In our tradition the coffin is to be carried by the male relatives, but even those we’re not related to, requested to give them a chance to carry my grandfather’s coffin, they wanted it to be their last service for him .

It's been two years since he left us...

I haven’t been much of a good granddaughter to him (which I regret), but I hope he knows how much he means to me & how I wish he’s still with us.

Today marks my grandfather's 2^nd year death anniversary.
May he Rest in Peace...

He will always be remembered…

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an_aoii
posted on Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 9:04PM [Report]

he look like thai people .. ^^
medo56
posted on Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008 7:47PM [Report]

amen !
Janina
posted on Sunday, Sep 14, 2008 3:55AM [Report]

our dashing grandpa!! missing him..
yang_qingqing
posted on Saturday, Aug 30, 2008 2:48PM [Report]

The photographs bring back many pleasant memories for u..... keep him in your heart forever
lou
posted on Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008 2:10AM [Report]

It is so nice to have memory of your grandfather. He sounds so loving and he is right. You are very pretty!
amy_sycheng
posted on Friday, Aug 15, 2008 5:50PM [Report]

He'd be happy to know that he's in your heart.
taimaishuzzzz
posted on Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 10:57AM [Report]

this is very sweet of you. good post!
littlezj
posted on Monday, Aug 11, 2008 11:18PM [Report]

hey , you are so sweet , I see what a dear grandpa you had ,
you are a great granddaughter
Jaine
posted on Friday, Aug 8, 2008 9:20PM [Report]

oh what a lovely tribute blog to your grandfather.

I'm sure that he knew how you felt. I know my daughter loves me, even when she tells me she doesn't or even that she hates me.
butter
posted on Thursday, Aug 7, 2008 11:13PM [Report]

Your grandfather sounds very special. It's good that you still have these photos and precious memories of him to keep him in your heart.
jasmineT
posted on Wednesday, Aug 6, 2008 1:49AM [Report]

i never sufferd from fatal sickness. glad you had recoverd, admitting his advice.
Juhana
posted on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008 4:08PM

I also love looking at old photos - a glimpse of the old days.
We got a lot of old photos of him & that of his family.
My mom fortunately managed to keep them safe, otherwise, it would have been such a waste.
louise89
posted on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008 1:56PM [Report]

he left you but he must leave something in your memory!  perhaps he  told you to love life !
      Sometimes sad, sometimes joy!
   hope you will be fine soon !
ButtNekkid
posted on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008 10:40AM [Report]

That was beautiful. Truly a great man! Respected by so many.

You and your introversion =p
Cloudz7
posted on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008 8:39AM [Report]

wow those are some photos for precious keepsake. God bless him~
Juhana
posted on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008 4:52AM

Thanks guys! He was a great man.

Jasmine, I was ill, but it wasn’t that serious. But I heard that my doctor said if I wasn't admitted that day it would have been fatal.
I think his introversion is what i inherited from him.
AsianChick100
posted on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008 12:39AM [Report]

he must've loved you, his beloved grandfather, so much.

i love reading tributes like these. may your grandfather rest in peace. thanks for sharing.
Wendy Cheng
posted on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2008 12:30AM [Report]

i love these old photos. it must have been hard when he passed away. but he's right, you are pretty! accept it!
moonchild72
posted on Monday, Aug 4, 2008 11:28PM [Report]

What a beautiful tribute to your grandfather :)
jasmineT
posted on Monday, Aug 4, 2008 10:09PM [Report]

did you suffered from serious sickness before? well i think you inherited his kind and modest personality. and he is handsome! haha