The first thing we did when we woke up in Hong Kong was visit my grandparents. My parents, cousins, uncles & aunts told me that they have gotten much older, and thought to myself, of course they have. But it doesn't really hit you until you see it for yourself.
I have always liked my grandfather. I remember him as a funny man and 20 years later, he still makes me laugh. He is such a good man. He is nearly 90 and he still takes care of everyone around him. Especially my grandmother who has changed the most because of her health condition. She struggles to do daily things like eating lunch, but he is patient with her every bite. As I watched this, the only thought going through my mind was 'this must be what true love looks like'.
We visited my grandparents a few times over our visit. He took Jin and I for a walk in the park. I love the photograph of my uncle and my grandfather gazing over the pond. Maybe it is because I spent time with them, but I think you can tell just by looking at them that they are father and son.
This post made me tear up!!! eek!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post - this trip is such a treasure and I can't wait to catch up with you in person.
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so beautiful.
ReplyDeletesuperb post & photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post Celine. I got teary-eyed reading it. Really glad you got to spend time with your Grandparents :)
ReplyDeleteoh that kind of love brings tears to my eyes. your photos are really amazing... it is like i am living through you- they are simply stunning in every way.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are amazing. I hope and pray that I have that kind of love when I am 90. That is real beauty.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely... your words and the photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. And a well written description as well.
ReplyDelete:') slightly teary
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCeline, this was such a wonderful post. (It made me well up, too, C!) I can't wait to hear all about your trip!
ReplyDeleteThis is really marvelous.
ReplyDeletethere's something so soothing about the photos u capture. hardly like the busy Hong Kong i know. you've given HK to me in a diff light. thank you! :D
ReplyDeletewow...so beautiful...can't wait to see more! glad you are home!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely post, I enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful post, both in words and pictures. seeing my grandparents together and the patience and love they still have for one another despite many ailments and many years makes me so happy.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos, from what sounds like a trip of a lifetime.
ReplyDeletemy grandparents are the same way. my grandfather has leukemia but my grandmother has several more ailments and he has to help her do almost everything. it really does make me believe in true love.
ReplyDeleteWouah, must have been very intense. Interesting pics.
ReplyDeleteHi Celine, these are lovely. How did you find HK after so many years? Funnily I'm here for work for a month, and even though it's so different from where I came from, I'm finding the people here very warm so far. Looking forward to more shots of your trip!
ReplyDeleteCeline, your grandfather does not sound/look like he's almost 90 at all. He's such a fine man, I'd love to meet him one day! I'm loving every single photo here.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a lovely post! I'm so glad you got to visit with your grandparents!
ReplyDeleteAww sooo sweet!
ReplyDeleteIt must have been such a meaningful and good trip. Your pictures tell it all! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I love 2-3 and 4 sooo much!
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Can you imagine that love? I mean, all through these years they are still intact toward each other. Regardless of age, they still show true love. This is truly a fairy tale! High hopes for your grandparents' health, Celine! And to you, too, and your family.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures and lovely post!
ReplyDeleteI am so looking foward to see more pictures and hear more stories about your trip!!
Makes me wish I could visit my grand-parents more often! Wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteYour Hong Kong series is amazing. I love the stories behind them and this is particularly moving. Reminds me of my grandma... the cemetery photos are also familiar to me. Thanks for sharing... lovely, lovely photos.
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