I remember the time when I was eleven years old. I went back to China for a visit during the June holidays. During that time, I visited my grandparents and relatives. I stayed with my paternal grandfather who was sixty-five years old. He is a kind and loving grandfather. He is a farmer, a hardworking man. He has fields of crops to tend to. He is a meticulous person who takes good care of his fields.

He is also an animal lover! He breeds rabbits; cute and adorable rabbits. He has almost 30 rabbits in his farm! He made a special hutch for his precious rabbits. My grandfather is such a caring and loving person. He looked after those rabbits with care and fed them two times daily. He feeds them with carrots and cabbage leaves. He brushes them twice a week; till their fur shines.

My grandfather loves his rabbits a lot. He does not kill the rabbits for meat. They are his pets; his friends and companions. Every day, when I woke up, I would go and look at the rabbits and play with them. I chatted with my grandfather as he worked. He would tell me stories; and teach me how to be a good person and a useful, contributive citizen. It was a time of bonding between my grandfather and me.

My grandfather passed away at the age of sixty-six. I could not attend his funeral as I was still studying in Singapore. When I heard the sad news, I was devastated. That visit was the last time I saw him alive. I could no longer talk to my beloved grandfather. All his precious rabbits were given away. Now, I would not have a chance to see the rabbits; and more importantly, I could not talk to my grandfather anymore. But his teachings and love for me will always stay with me. I will hold fast to his wise advice and work hard to realize my goals in life. I will make him proud of me!

Ah Gong, you will always be in my heart! I love you!