After coming back from Shan Xi on Thursday, we visited Grams on Sunday. The first thing I did the next day after arrival was to call Grams to tell her that I am back. Actually, before I leave and go on a trip and come back home from an adventure abroad, Mom would always tell me to call Grams .She says its because Grams cares a lot for me, and I shouldn't let her worry about my safety.
Anyways, when Grams came to open the door for us, I realized that Grams seems to be missing some teeth. Oral ulcers are one of the many side effects of chemotherapy, and Grams is only going through the early stages of treatment only. I felt my heart ache out of anguish to see Grams in such a condition, at the same time, angry that not only the sickness, but also the treatment was taking parts of Grams physical health and mental health away. However, I did not let my feeling show on my face, since Grams was happy to see me, and I would very much like to spend dinner in a happy atmosphere.
Grams told me she was going to make stir fried noodles, my favorite and her most delicious dish of all times. However, she confessed that she was too tired, so asked Auntie to make it instead. It was a very heart warming moment when I heard that she tried. Grams asked me about my trip in Shan Xi, so I told her about the beautiful temples I saw, the breathtaking scenery I was able to view and also the horrific bathroom incidents that occurred during the trip. I didn't bring any special souvenirs back from China, but I did give her the lucky charm from Wutai Mountain, which I thought she needed it more than I did. When Grams saw the lucky charm she chuckled and went into her room to get something. When she came out, she had an overflowing handful of lucky charms, talismans and amulets given to her by family and friends. Everybody went to temples to pray to the Gods for their blessings and wished her good luck in recovering.
I can tell that my visit brightened up her day after days spent in the hospital, and I was glad that I was able to help liven up her spirits.
I am glad to hear you lit up Gram's days. Have you told Gram about your revised project?
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