Thank You Mama for a wonderful life....

For those of you who may not know, my grandmother passed away on Monday night Singapore time. My granny, whom we affectionately call Mama, was the one person who helped to take care of my sis and I when we were young and both Dad and Mum had to go to work. That said, being the disciplinarian that she was, she moulded the both of us into the people that we are now, and I am very proud and thankful for that. I still have vivid memories of her using a cane on us and scolding us like there's no tomorrow, but deep down I always knew, it was because she cared so much for us.

She leaves behind a great legacy, with my relatives, cousins, nephews and nieces being some of the nicest people I know, and I am sure she must have been happy to have had such a great family around her. I, for one, know that we ALL were really lucky to have had her around us.

Those of us who were close to her always knew she had a hot temper and seeing her smile was a rarity. That said, I would like to thank God that one of her last memories will be one of happiness on my wedding day. I can honestly say that I have never EVER seen her happier than this, and I am glad that the occasion helped to bring a big bright smile to her face for the entire day.

I have always heard that when people pass away, we should never be sad because they have passed on, but rather we should be HAPPY for the wonderful lives they have lived. Let's all appreciate what a great life she's led and what an amazing lady she is. God bless her soul.

"Mama, thank you so much for being so good to me. Thank you for taking care of me while I was growing up. Thank you for teaching me to be filial to my parents. Thank you for loving me even though I was never at home. Thank you for the kinds words you had for my wife, Sharon. Thank you for being your most cheerful self on my wedding day. And thank you for being the most wonderful and amazing person that you are.

May you be happy always in a place where there's no longer any pain and suffering. I love you and I'll always miss you, till the next time we meet."