A man of integrity. A man of wisdom. A loving father. Those were the qualities of Mr. Li. He certainly will be missed. The all Mighty will light your path with those characteristics for ever. Have a good journey Mr. Li.
Grandpa, he was a wise and caring soul. Looking back at my photo book collection there is this one distinctive picture of me as a one year old being held in his warm, protective arms. Grandpa was smiling widely and looking at me, while I, with my bright eyes, gazed back at him. Through that photo, that simple snapshot reflects all the love and warmth he shared with everyone he cared deeply about in the world. He was the kind of person who was selfless, everything he did; he did to comfort those around him. As early as I can remember, every Christmas, Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year, or Birthday he’d converse with me about school, how my future would be bright and how smart I was, and then he’d give me some sort of candy. Every time I saw him, there was something new that he could pull out from his spotlessly clean desk and give to me. Grandpa was patient and generous with his time and affection. When I was about ten or eleven, he had suddenly lost his vision. It hit me, and everything froze for a while, I didn’t want to see him fall. As his health deteriorated, it inspired me to help him, to cure him. I promised him that I would become an eye doctor and figure out a way to one day make him see the world again. Although he has passed, it doesn’t mean I can’t keep my promise or help him. If anything, it makes me even more determined to reach my goal. I am carrying on the promise I made to him, and aspiring to help others who have gone through the same problems he has. I know that one day when I do graduate from medical school; he will be looking down smiling at my success, seeing that I kept the oath we made together. His personage is what motivates me in life, and making him proud is the most important. I know from the skies above he will be looking over our whole family with joy. Grandpa has ended one journey, but his new joyous path is just beginning in the clouds above us. I will miss my grandfather dearly. But I will treasure his memory forever.
With love and care your granddaughter,
Mona
To my loving grandfather,
How can I begin? You have been there as early as I can remember. Waiting for me after school in Guiyang and getting me milk cartons everyday. Back then you were super healthy and walking up and down the hills. I used to call you Gardener Grandfather since you were known to have so many beautiful flowers. You always gave me the most fragrant gardenias....and it's been my favorite scent throughout my life. Over the years I see your health deteoriate but unable to help. I wish I had more time to spend with you, just chatting over small things. I knew deep down inside you were suffering, and you held on because you knew we needed you. You are missed dearly and you will always be loved by each and every one of us. In the end I think you are in a better place. You are healthy and looking down at us from above, smiling.
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me”.
He was the most loving dad, especially to you. Nothing and nobody can compare your worth; he loved you as the most adorable daughter like no other on earth.
To me, he was a man of spiritual abundance, a man of integrity. I can never forget the warmth in his voice I felt when we talked and I am forever grateful for his kindness to me. I just wish we could have spent more time together.
I believe I understand how painful the loss is; My father died very young when I just got out of college.
The love of our fathers will be forever with us in our memory.
May your father rest in peace in eternity.
All the candy and red packages, the hugs and words exchanged, those will be missed. But in the end, the most heart wrenching loss of all will be the love that he gives, the way that he shows he really loves you. Grandpa, your presence will be missed by many. You were important to each and every one of us and you will never be forgotten.♥♥♥
