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
                                                                                                      Primary 2.7


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