Dad started writing his memoir after mom's stroke in 2007. He has stayed home to be with her 24/7 from day one. Up to this day, he is still by her side day in and day out. There are times that he has to go out for appointments and meetings but he would always come home as soon as he could because he doesn't want to leave mom alone.
Dad started writing because he wanted to document his life and his life with mom (which is more than 4/5 of their lives) and to leave something for the kids to treasure. So he started writing from his childhood, to his struggle while growing up, meeting mom, building their family, moving to the US, starting a new life and telling all about it.
And he wrote and wrote. Dad's book is over 50,000 words and over 500 pages with precious photos from their childhoods and our childhoods. Yes, he had a lot to talk about. Some sad, some happy, some very down times and some very proud moments.
Not everyone's father is a writer. My dad sure is not. His writing may not be very professional but he wrote with his heart. The book is dedicated to mom, who has stood by him through thick and thin.
Dad and mom endured peaks and valleys in all these years but they never lost the courage to plow through all obstacles. Just when we thought that they were ready to enjoy their retirement, mom suffered a life changing stroke. But this is life, and we will take it as it comes.
So Dad wrote from his heart. We are so proud of Dad and his determination to finish this book.
Congratulations Dad. You just prove to us again that as long as you put your heart in it, you can accomplish anything.
Something about my parents:
- Both in their 70s now. Mom is three years younger than Dad.
- They have been married for 51 years (52 comes December 9, 2014)
- They were engaged for 3 years before getting married
- They were together for 7-8 years before getting engaged
- Together, they have 3 kids, 2 daughter in-laws and 4 grand kids
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