Received a call from mom this morning around 0930 hours informing me that my grandpa just passed away. I was shocked as I thought his situation is recovering when I went to meet him on Monday. He can even response to what I talk when I recall his memories back in the days when he visits Disney. I called Irene straight away to tell her bout the incident, which shocked her too as she was with me everytime i visit my grandpa.

He was working for a bank, and leads an active lifestyle when he's young. But as his health deteriorates, most probably due to those oily food he loves, he usually only sit at the same chair everyday while waiting for time to crawl by. I remember him telling me he can't get through this year when he hands me an AngPow (red packets) during Chinese New Year. I told my parents but they just ignore me. I've sense some sign that he feel like going to the other side, and only his weirdo grandson will believe him. He died 70+ years old due to a failing lung and heart. I even ask him to go and have a jog after he have recovered, but that wasn't possible as he's not with us now. :(

But instead of crying out and call the day off, I'm surprised I still can keep it calm and plans to pay him my last respect during lunch time. Irene doesn't comfort me, ask she knows that I don't need any comforting. We still joke around pleasantly and get it over like every other day. Not because I want my grandpa dead, but I don't want to see him suffer. I can't tolerate looking at him being poked with needles all over his body, and needing an oxigen tank to continue breathing.

Some people might think that I'm cruel, but I believe they are greedy. Don't you think it's selfish to pay the hospital just to keep a person alive so that you can watch as he/she is suffering on the hospital bed?

Went back during lunch time to pay grandpa my last respect. Bought some flowers for him as well. Might be able to find some tau fa for him later after work (if they still sells it). He looks very peaceful and calm now, instead of struggling to breath, I'll prefer to look at him now. They have helped him changed into shirt and pants and lie him down on the hall.

Just some information for you people...the funeral costs is 5 digits flat. But it comes with packages just like every other thing sold in the market. People now prefer convinience and express process. When there is demand, there will be supply. These smart funeral house even help you to fold those gold coins (yellow paper) which we see ppl burn in chinese movies during funerals. There are also houses, credit cards, cars, and handphones. Yes! Some smart guys folded lookalike items to be sold for this very purpose.

I don't feel a bit of regret as I always treat him good and tell him stories when he's alive. So when he's away, it'll be the duty of others to tell him stories already.

Goodbye Grandpa, hope you find peace in heaven.