I am writing this as a way of catharsis but also because I am feeling quite emotional today, I think it is because it is the 5 year anniversary of my grandfather’s passing. I would like to share my experience with losing people who were there from the start and how it has changed me in life. I hope that this helps someone out there … Continue reading How I Cope with Death
For my 125th post I would like to dedicate this to my grandfather who passed away on March 26. His viewing and funeral was April 1 and April 2. My grandfather was a great, great man who had strong ideals but he was also extremely determined. My grandfather was the first of all of his family to come to America and paved the way so … Continue reading A Majestic Funeral
If you have been following me from the beginning or even a few weeks ago, you will know that now my grandfather has passed away and it has officially been only two days since his death. I have been going in and out of a state of normalcy and then sobbing. I miss him dearly and yet I am going about my life like nothing … Continue reading Pendulum of Crying and Distraction
Low cellphone ringing. I am groggy. Why is the cellphone ringing so quietly? I realize the ringer must be low but a sinking feeling washes over me, just ever so slightly. I answer the phone. “Hello?” “[Insert my Chinese name], Grandpa died.” My mother says. My mind doesn’t comprehend what she is saying, did she say, “Good morning”? “What?” “Grandpa is dead.” “It’s Grandpa, he is … Continue reading Death’s Door
Adventures with Tiffany 