My aunt passed away on 6 Dec. from a long battle with stomach cancer. (Sometime I hate this part of December). We should be celebrating Christmas and the joy of giving. However it seems for the past 5 years (for me at least). A loved one is taken away. It's very sad to learn of her passing at such a young age (it's relative to my family). She was a great support to me during my stay in Taiwan a while back... I HOPE once I return to Taiwan in the New Year - I will be able to find and touch the people I love the most. I need to reconnect. The saddest part is that now my uncle is without his most precious love... same as my dad, also a widower. Both losing their loved ones in different life's battles. One taking gun shots another to cancer. Both didn't survive the cruelty of life. However that is part of life... comes death. I mean look at the smiles on my aunt's face. Nowadays we cannot get away from cancer. Stomach cancer is still common in Asia due to high salted, smoked and pickled diet. This picture was barely taken a few years back when I visited Taiwan. Seems to be cheerful... nothing will tell you cancer was developing. It came fast. Only a few months since she was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Here is some readings from the MayoClinic about stomach cancer.
She worked so hard to support her family. Stays healthy by hiking up nearby mountains. I remember a while back when she was ecking out a small living supporting my uncle in his entrepreneurship. She opened a dessert restaurant making the most delicious flower tofu I know. I was there to help her out as well. A few years later she closed the business (very good business) to rest and support her husband in his company. There are so many many many good things to talk about her. "親愛的媽咪.....很想念妳" my niece uttered those words. It's so true. Tomorrow 12/12 is the 5 memorial of the passing of my own mother. I am uttering those "親愛的媽咪.....很想念妳" - I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, You'll miss them when they are gone from your life. Love the people close to you... Albeit, my aunt and I, we didn't speak and walk the same faith. She was on my side encouraging me to seek out my dreams and focus on my Christian faith. She cared for me while I was in the hospital after my surgery many years ago. I remember those moments when you are the weakest point of your life lying in a hospital and there is that sweet voice that comfort you to be strong.
"親愛的媽咪.....很想念妳"... what else can I write???!!! Very very very sad and saddened by the loss. Those are powerful words that break hearts. The Great Blessed Assurance is that I will see my own mother in Heaven. Yeah that's right, heaven!
Stay strong uncle, Ting and Yi-Ann! and Rest In Peace aunt! Your family is always in my prayers.
1 comment:
Hello Ming:
I am really touched by your article. Recently, I am not happy with my mom in some situation. Actually, I don't like and agree the way she acts and thinks. But after reading your words. I think I should cherish the time when she is stil be with me. Really don't want to say "I miss you,mom."after she's gone. I hope I am able to say to myself "I have done what I can and enjoy every moment to be with my parents."
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