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Happy Birthday Popo

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...

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