Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Relationship With My Family-GrandMother
Since the day I was born, my grandparent(maternal) take care of me. Naturally, I have a closer bond with them at that time. They are Malaysian, and they know how to speak Cantonese. Hence, I have the chance to learn Cantonese from them.
I will introduce my grandmother first. She is the one who look after the house. Everyday, till now, she will do the household chores without fail. She love the house to be clean and tidy, and also likes the house to be as simple as possible. She thinks that having a lot of furniture and decorations will attract pests and collect dusts, and she hate it when the house is dirty. She thinks that a clean house is more conducive for living. The most important thing is she don't want us to fall sick just because the house is dirty. She will feel guilty as she thinks that she didn't do her job well. But I think she has done her job very well all these years!
Not only she keeps the house clean, she also cooks very well! I love all her cooking!Especially her cone soup! Sometimes, she also add other ingredients such as carrots, which will make the cone soup even more flavored and sweet! Occasionally, she will brew drinks such as herbal and chrysanthemum tea. And I love it because it's tasty and healthy!
We used to stay together until my grandfather passed away(when I was around 6 years old). And since then, she stay together with my aunt(her second daughter). Later on, my aunt gave birth to one daughter and one son, and my grandmother start to take care of them. Although we're not staying together, my mother and I will still visit her every weekends. In addition, during holidays, I will stay over at her house until school reopen.
She is 76 this year. I really want to thank god for giving me such a wonderful grandmother, and also allowing her to stay healthy all these years. Recently, she went for checkup and the doctor said that my grandmother's heart problem is gone. We were happy for her because she had heart problem since 50 plus and has been under medication until now. But the doctor also told her that her kidney is having some problems. I am very worry and I really hope that god will bless her.
5:41 AM
Papa+Mama+Me=Family
Some of my friends have commented that they desire to be the only child in their family, where they'll received all the loves and attentions from their parents. Being the only child can avoid arguing with siblings, and avoid being the one sacrificing and giving in to younger siblings. It seems like this is a good choice, but only for a short period i guess.
Won't you feel bored at home? Won't you feel that something is missing in your life? Won't you feel that there no one to talk to beside your parents? I would say yes to the questions. I've been the only child for 18 years and sometimes I've been wondering why my parents don't want to give me a brother or sister? In addition, there are many people in this world who are so fortunate to have siblings but they are not willing to interact and get along together well?
I remembered that one of my friend came very early to school, around 6.15am. I asked her why and her reason is: "Yesterday, my younger brother bullied me. He even beat me. I can't stand it and lock myself in the bedroom and cry. And today I came school early to avoid him." However, my friend's parents knew the incident later and her brother apologised to my friend.
This triggered me a feeling at that time:heartbroken. She cried because her closest kin has done something hurting to her. Living together for so many years and this is what she get from her brother. Eventually, she forgives him-because he is her brother afterall.
It is impossible for me to have a sibling in my life now, but for those who have any, please cherish them. You may think that there are many other chances to talk to them, play with them etc. However, when you realise that you need them, you may not have the chance anymore.
5:35 AM
SHEEPIE
I am Sabrina Ang ;I am 18 this year.
I will be sharing my family experiences here.
Although this is just an assignment for BM0443(Family and Youth Work), I will treat it as a chance for me to
understand more about myself and my family.
*Press the sheeps, and they'll move!
