It was a day before my birthday that I had gotten the news that my Grandma was going to the hospital because she wasn't feeling too good. It was a scary thought of having my Grandma in the hospital as she has been a huge influence in my life and one of my heroes. Some of my good friends know that one of my greatest fears was losing my Grandma.
I called periodically to see how she was doing in the hospital. Unfortunately, each time I called my Aunty Betty, I was told that she was going down slowly. I found out a few days before Thanksgiving that she wasn't responding at all and that my dad and Aunty Betty had opted not to stick tubes down her to feed her because it would be an uncomfortable feeling for her. That night that my Aunty Betty had informed me that she wasn't responding, she held the phone to my Grandma's ear to let me say a few things to her in case it would be my last. I remember trying to hold back my tears and be the strong person I usually am, but I couldn't. The tears ran down my face with fear of losing my Grandma. I told her how much I loved her and how thankful I was to be her grandson.
On November 29, 2008, Yoshiko Uyema left this mortal life. It was a heart breaking news to bear, but I knew it was part of life. I know each of us have to experience death, but it was hard for me to bear the news since it was the first death of an immediate family member that I had experienced. Though she's not here physically, I know that she's in a better place. She has finally been reunited with her husband, my Grandpa after 30 years of being separated since his passing away. I know my Grandpa was waiting for a long time to see his lovely wife one more time and this time for all eternity.
For those who knew my Grandma, I know she had touched your life in some way. My Grandma was always so cheerful and never did I ever hear her complain once in my whole entire life. She had a wity personality that brought a smile to everyone's face. I will miss her laugh (that looked like she wasn't breathing), having her call her wheelchair her Cadillac, cracking jokes with us, and especially the phone calls I would make back home while here in Vegas. I'm blessed to have such an amazing Grandma like her and I will miss her dearly. She has impacted my life more than she will ever know. She will always be in my heart and I can't wait for the day to see her again with open arms. I love you Obaasan! Thank you for being the best Grandma any grandchild could ask for.
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