My Ah Ma

Since young I realised that my grandma was the matriarch of the family. She was quite stubborn and I think that made her a very determined person. She always held the family closely and made sure everyone stays and plays his/her role. She was stern and strict but somehow from the hard-side, emerged a lady with loving and caring heart. I've 3 younger sisters. All of us were taken care by our beloved-grandma since child-birth. Before entering university, almost everyday she would yell at me for not attending to her calls immediately even when I'm doing my school homework or playing piano. We were not allowed to attend friends' gathering or parties. There was one time I went out with one of my cousins to a nearby playground. While happily on the swing, she came with a cane on her hand and pull me home. I felt embarrased as seen by a lot of the neighbours. I really hated her that time. Felt like running away from home. At that time, gangsterism still roamed at where we stayed and many young people were influenced. When I grew older, I understand that what she had done for us was merely for the sake of us. She wanted us to be disciplined and excelled in the future. She was also a father and mother to us. I thank God that I was put to her and not somebody else. Without her, I may not be who I am today. THANK YOU, GRANDMA & You will always be in my heart. I Love U.