Page 19 - Cherished Memories of Yesteryears - A Collection of Grandparents' Life Experiences
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“Selflessness is love.”


            My grandfather told me  this story about his  four granddaughters, who visit him on weekends.
            childhood life and his family.                       He hopes his grandchildren  grow up happy  and
                                                                 achieve their dreams. The family is celebrating his
            “He grew up in a big family with over ten brothers  birthday in August! He is looking forward to it!”
            and sisters. Life was hard, and he did not receive a
            good education before he started working. He had
            to work hard to support his younger brothers and                                Quak Jia Tong Arissa
            sisters. He finally supported his youngest sibling                                        Primary 2.5
            through university.


            In 1967, he got married to his wife and had four
            daughters. They have grown up and have children
            of their own. Grandfather has four grandsons and



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