Kinship.

I went to The Line @ Shang with my family, my auntie and her son as well as my beloved grandparents. This is the first time my dad gave my grandparents a treat @ The Line. During dinner, everyone helped my grandpa with his food, walked him to the toilet and be so attentive to his every need. Cos we know he needs us badly. I feel so blissful just having this opportunity to scoop soup for my grandpa and helped him get his favorite chicken satay. Seeing him eat so happily really makes me quite sad. I know im supposed to be happy, especially seeing him so happy and cheery despite his condition. But very often, its only when something bad happens, then you will realize how much you should cherish that person. Somehow, you will become extra caring and attentive because you want to make sure his last days are lived worthwhile and meaningful.

Doctor says he’s advance stage. I dunno when he will leave us, when i first heard the news from my dad 3 weeks ago, i was having dinner with JM at his house coffee shop and i immediately teared. Its almost like the end of the world. Our family used to be so close together, living at east coast. I was so young then, but i remembered clearly i will have dinner with my huge family everyday and watch tv at night together. Though i dont have a big room like now and i had to squeeze with my bros in 1 room, i was quite contented. Years passed. I shifted from Pasir Ris to Rivervale to Changi. I really gotta acknowledge that my grandparents look old now. Right now, i just hope God gives him more time with us.