WRITING

Not only my mom, but my grandmother is also an ideal superwoman in my eyes.

Through mom’s stories, I could imagine an image of a beautiful, skinny as well as
strong, brave woman. Time goes on, many storied are told my and my grandmother
unconsciously became my idol, my role model to follow.
She is about 68 years old. She has a blessed, round face and walks with a slight stoop.
Her hair is covered by thin gray hairpieces. Her face clearly shows a lot of wrinkles
which reflects how laborious she used to be when she was younger. According to my
mom, my grandfather died right after grandma gave the eighth childbirth. She did
bring up and handled everything to adapt to her children's lives and studying
conditions by herself. Not only on weekdays, but she also had to toll and moll on daily
basics. In the afternoon, she traded vegetables in the market to earn more money for
living expenses. She worked more drudgingly 8 times than before when her husband
was alive. During that time, life was not as easy and peaceful as nowadays. Many
people had to stay alert on account of the endless war. It was extremely hazardous for
a skinny, weak woman to keep working when many lethal weapons went off nearby. I
was freakily frightened as well as admired her strength and bravery. As it would seem
that her desire to earn more money for her children's better life could make her
unaware of herself. What an incredibly fearless woman who was undeterred by the
hardship and had a high cost of sacrifice. Honestly, after hearing those stories about
my grandma, she gradually played an important part in my heart so I want to become a
strong person like her.
Moreover, the grandmother is full of sentimental person. Many years ago, when I was
just a little kid, my mom was up to her eyes in work and had no time for caring for me.
Then grandmom took responsibility for taking care of me. She used to cook many
appetizing dishes for me. Not only being aware of my health, she was also concerned
about my mental health and puberty period. She was willing to be shoulder for me to
rely on and lend a sympathetic ear whenever I was in trouble. She taught me plenty of
things about life values, society, human even history which made me broaden my
knowledge, enhance my personality and become more mature. Every time I got sick,
she was always nearby, worried about how I felt. I could see her scare and anxiety
which were clearly reflected on her face. At that moment, my heart was fulfilled with
regret because I made her heartbroken and worried about me. I did not want to do
anything that drive my granny heavy-hearted. The more care she has given to me, the
more love I feel for her. I am grateful for her affection, and effort which have made me
a successful person now.
My grandmother always takes no consideration in doing something for me, her
grandchildren, and her children. To me, she is the most ideal Vietnamese woman who
is brave, smart, capable, and family-oriented. She is exactly the moral model which
deserved to follow. In spite of being far away, I always adore and appreciate
everything she has given to me. I wish her all the best and I could have an opportunity
to visit her again.