I know. Everyone of us know. That one has to grow old, and will pass away one day, taking nothing with us and leaving everything else behind. It's always easy to go, to be the one leaving. For those left behind are the ones suffering, going through the rest of the pain, the tears, the regrets. I never knew how painful it was to see someone go until I encountered it a few years back. Despite knowing well that we will all one day go through death, it is still something to be weary of. Because of the kind of pain that is inflicted to us for the rest of our life. This wasn't an all-well chinese new year getaway at wai po's house. Gong's admitted to the hospital on jan25th. Up till now, when we are all back home. He's still in there. I don't know if you understand how painful it is to see your parents crying. And to see someone so aged, still suffering from pains that were so uncalled for. And this brings me to the point of the fucked up driver who decided to knock my gong off his motorbike and to pass off as someone else by leaving us a false contact number. I don't know how is she able to sleep every night without feeling her conscience pricking. How is she going to ride through that same old stretch of road, not feeling paranoid or even a tinge bit of guilt. I know no one asked for an accident. Nobody wanted this to happen. But at the very least, you own up to your mistakes and take responsibility to rectify the wrongs you have done. In any case, I don't know how all these will turn out cos we have decided to report it to the police only after my gong can be discharged from the hospital. I really hope we can find that driver and let her explain herself for her fucked up attitude.
This aside, it was still a considerably good trip back. And to our relieve, gong is in a rather stable condition for the moment. Though we were all put off track for the usual routine we had every cny, I still appreciate how everyone made this reunion memorable for me all the same. And I have met a cousin that I never remembered I had. Who's a great little chap I will say. Great with words, making everyone laugh heartily despite the occasional tensed atmosphere. Glad to see wai po still healthy, going strong. And the rest of cousins getting on well in life. Let's once again, not ask for a happening year but a peaceful one. Gong, get well soon and all the best for my lovely relatives over there.