Page 12 - Cherished Memories of Yesteryears - A Collection of Grandparents' Life Experiences
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“Happiness can be achieved
through love,
sacrifice and perseverance.”
I love my family! Of course, this includes my Rain or shine, he headed off for work every day,
grandparents. Let me share their story with you. from crane operator and forklift driver in his earlier
years to taxi driver in his 40s. Most recently, he
My grandparents met each other at their workplace worked as a safety ambassador during Covid-19.
when Grandma was only 16 years old. She was Grandpa told me to study hard, so I would not need
working as an admin staff, while Grandpa was to work such tough jobs as he did when I grew up.
driving a lorry! That is the start of their love
story, and they have been happily married since Over the years, Grandma started to work in a fast-
21 December 1974. They have three children, born food chain. Now, she is semi-retired and passes the
in 1975, 1977 and 1980. The youngest is my time by working at Burger King. Grandpa now
dearest father. This house was filled with boys, cycles me to school, and I enjoy every moment of
and it must be a handful! our cycling journey!
Grandpa and Grandma took on different roles to Their love for the whole family is undeniable. I
care for their family. When the kids were young, appreciate the time spent with them!
grandma was a housewife to care for my uncles I love you Ah Gong and Ah Ma!
and Daddy. Grandpa was the sole breadwinner
then. Chen Yixuan, Max
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