Grandpa was as lively as ever when we visited him yesterday for his sixty eight birthday. He had been living with my spinster aunt (my dad’s eldest sister) after grandma died, four years ago. I can remember how he wanted to die as well when grandma was gone. I just admire how much they loved each other. Raising a big family, from their kids to grandchildren, my grandparents never separated. It’s just amazing how they grew old together. True love! Though it’s saddened me when grandma died and grandpa could not accept what happened, still I salute them. Grandpa has recovered and now still moving on with his life with the help of everyone in the family. The kids played a big role in making grandpa happy. I feel grandpa’s happiness every time I visit him and bring my nieces and nephews with me.

On the day of his birthday, most of us were there to greet him. My aunt prepared lunch and with some older cousins, we prepared party games for the kids. The kids enjoyed so much, as well as my grandfather. Though he would always say he misses grandma. We also gave him some presents. I particularly gave him a pack of cigar  his favorite brands and  he smiled  and thanked  me.