Sunday, May 6, 2012

Finally visited Grandma's grave

I finally made it out to see Grandma at her grave site. Been wanting to go see her for quite some time now but didn't know how to find her. I waited till Uncle Ming was free and this weekend, we finally made it out. I took the MTR to 紅磡 (Hung Hom), switched over to the blue line to 粉嶺 (Fanling). We then hopped on bus 273 to it last stop and then took a taxi up to the cemetery at 和合石. Grandma's site is at #2354. Now I won't forget!!!

We brought with us some money and clothes to burn and give to grandpa and grandma on the way. I followed and gave respect the way I was told by Uncle Ming.

On the way back to my apartment, I finally felt relieved to have paid my respect. I realized that I've missed her tremendously! She passed away at a time when I was caught up with work and could not take days off. I hope I didn't disappoint her as I too regretted not having made enough of an effort to attend the ceremony of her passing and funeral.

I started thinking about some really great childhood memories. The way she always loved to play and sing with her Guquin (古琴), she always had our favorite yogurt drinks (益力多) stocked in the fridge whenever we visited, and talked on and on and on about everything and everything...Grandma, to me, was a very strong, independent, and loving woman. Her latter years were rough. I hope she's now in heaven, in great comfort, and in peace with grandpa. She will forever have a place in my heart.
婆婆、我永遠的愛你!




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