Two.:.Four.:.Six

You would have turned 78 a few days ago. We would be feasting at your place and singing the birthday song in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We would take turns to snap a picture with you. It's usually your six children first, then the 10 grandchildren. This year, it would be a complete 10 and a new great grand daughter. I saw this video which uncle recorded for us when you were admitted last January and we were in NYC. You called our names several times, asked us not to worry about you and reminded us a few times to keep warm cos it was snowing. Sometimes, I can't believe how crazy 2016 has been. How could so many things happen within a year? It's only 365 days. Is it really that long? I miss you...

The other day, we talked about you. That one of our biggest fears is that we may not remember your voice, your mannerisms and... you. Does this happen? Will we ever forget? After all, we have shared so much together. I think we are just being paranoid but you know we are only human and forgetful ones at times. I was looking at the family photo the other day. The only complete one and it was such a happy day. It was ah gong's birthday and we were all dressed in blue, his favourite colour. You didn't like it cos you thought it's not very auspicious but it looked good in the photo. Does everyone remember that day? Those happy times we spent together? Will we ever forget how close we used to be? I miss you a lot.