Family history. Intrigued with what little I know of mine (South America and China). Wondering of upheaval ensued to escape war--strife/discord/terror. Did he see bodies being dumped over the boat as he fled? What happened when he stepped on Hong Kong land? Where was were his sisters at this point? Was his dad already in England? How the heck did he start from scratch? Did she have to run for cover hearing gunshots penetrate the bodies of the military officials (and probably union leaders too) who were rounded up--from their beds, I think--at Fort Zeelandia by soldiers? Or was the unrest creating an unsafe environment enough that they took the ultimate precaution to go to the Mother Country? (The Netherlands) What is it like for a family to start life anew in a new continent? Where you dont know the roads? Where you dont have any friends? (Thankfully, her family knew the language). Flagrant discrimination in America, I can only imagine in the mid-70s... the only Asian who worked his ass off, to be rewarded by having parts stolen off the bench while at lunch, and being forced to pay for the missing pieces out of his own pocket. My mom is a pretty woman, I dont think she struggled w/too many egregious incidents. Between my parents; they have lived on 4 continents, and speak 7 languages fluently and 2 conversationally. They have sacrificed so much then what is apparent on the outside, to ensure that my siblings and I had all the opportunities they were denied. For that, on this day, Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, I am in awe and whole-heartedly grateful that I have my parents in my life. It hasnt been easy, as I struggled between 2 cultures; but all in all, they love me. Dad, Mom, Thank you for all you have done to ensure that we were safe and comfortable. I love you both so much. 1:40 p.m. https://youtube/watch?v=iUI5uLysKaE
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:40:45 +0000
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