Cherish Every Moment

Just got back from the hospital after visiting Ah Ong's grandmother.
I wasn't very close to her, but everytime I see her, she'll go into a story telling about her life...
And tho my Hokkien was half baked, I could understand her...

When she was younger, she was sold into a wealthy household...
Both as a bride to the young "master" and a maid...
Eventually, she managed to escape from the "prison"...
Met Ah Ong's grandfather and fell in love...
They then "migrated" to Malaysia...
But her happiness was short-lived for Ah Ong's grandfather passed away early...
She had to look after her children... think 4 girls and 1 boy... and raise them single-handedly...

Ah Ong's grandmother used to be a very chatty old lady...
She will hold on to your hand and go into her story telling...
But today, when I visited her at the hospital, she could barely recognise me...
Lying there, she looked sooooooooo thin and frail...
Doctor said she only has about 2 more months to live...
Which is why, everyday there is somebody at the hospital to accompany her...

After visiting her, I was choked with emotions...
From a chatty old lady, she's now all bones and barely has any energy to talk...

Live is short.
You never know what will happen today let alone tomorrow...
So work smart, but play even harder...
And while you're in the pursuit of material gains, do not forget the people around you...
Remember to cherish them and let them know how important they are to you...
Don't take them for granted... for you'll live to regret it later on...
It doesn't take too much to say or to show them you care...
You'll be surprised what small tiny gestures of appreciation means to them...

So ya... tonight, I'll be taking my parents to Victoria for a nice family dinner...
Remember to cherish those who matters to you!