| | Ode to my sister (Mrs. Szu-Wan Rita Chang Young)
I remember my first time going back to Taiwan after a number of years in the States. I was in jr. high and my sister was in high school.. The next morning after I arrived, American, broken Mandarin and all, she took me on the back of her moped and rode me through our hometown, telling me and showing me all the various places. That summer and all the subsequent summers afterwards, I could always be found on the back of my sister's moped with her. She has always taken care of me and she knew how to show me what fun was.
We both grew up. I had my own little tumultuous time in high school away from my folks and my sister went to a little private Christian college in Taiwan. Then she came out here to study in Ohio for her Master's program without ever having been out of Taiwan with the exception of travel. She did SO well transitioning to a new country by herself. She learned the ways, finished up her program, toured various parts of that area of the States. Eventually she met my brother in law, a truck driving, motorcycle riding, football refereeing, ice hockey playing white guy who's just the nicest, kindest guy in the world! Oh yeah he works in the computer industry..so he's not THAT wild. And she learned to like burritos; beans, guacomole, steak and all.
My sister has become this little silent glue in our family the last few years. She never forgets our birthdays and is constantly getting us these little practical gifts to brighten our days! She also very patiently mails me back my personal items that I accidentally leave behind in LA everytime I go to visit...my phone charger, my planner..., you know..these little essential things.
My sister recently advanced in her position at work after having only been there for less than two years!! There's nothing like good old Asian work ethic, "be respectful, mind your own business, and work hard!" I am proud of you, jie!! I am so proud of the way you've adjusted to life in CA, marriage and all that it entails, and work. I love you and I know that God loves you and will never abandon you. |
| | Posted 8/21/2005 3:38 AM - 346 Views - 54 eProps - 30 comments
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