Dear Grandma,

Time sure flies, in the blinking of an eye, fifteen years have passed since I was delivered into this world. As I grow older each year, I am constantly reminded by the fact that you too, are ageing. Time spares no human. Today, as I took a closer look at you, I was shocked to realize how much you have actually aged over the years.

You were never any ordinary or typical grandmother to me. You were the one who took care of me, taking over the role of my parents as they were busy at work every day. Sometimes, I cannot help but feel that you know me better than anyone else, including my parents.

I admit that I am guilty of shouting and venting my anger on you whenever you nag at me about my studies. I give you my sincere apologies from the bottom of my heart. Please believe me. I have never wished to do that, but emotions always get the better hand of me. Despite all that, you have always accepted me for being who I am, regardless of everything. You always forgave me, without asking for anything in return and believed that I was more than what I seemed. It looked as though you could read and understand this ever-contradicting heart of mine.

However, I hated the fact that you kept harboring thoughts about departing this world in the near future. Although, deep down, I knew that this was an undeniable truth as nobody could truly escape the clutches of death. Yet, I refused to accept and acknowledge this fact, for I yearned for a miracle-a miracle that I know is impossible. In spite of this, I cannot imagine how unbearable life would be, living without you. You told me not to be sad and not to grief for you, if you were to die. Then again, I wonder whether I will have the courage and willpower to fight back my tears and sorrow.

My gratitude to you could never be expressed in words. You gave me all the love and care I desired; you guided me and led me through the right path, teaching me how to make the right decisions; you consoled me whenever I was feeling down; you encouraged me whenever I faced any obstacles in life. You even taught me all the knowledge and moral ethnics that are necessary for me to survive in the modern society and to become a respectable member of the society.

I have always known that you secretly hoped that I would become somebody in the future. Even though I cannot guarantee you that I will definitely succeed in becoming one, I promise you that I will strive hard and put in my best effort to achieve and fulfill the targets you have set for me. I will never let you down.

Grandma, I praise you, I thank you, I love you…
Love,
Cheryl