Can you describe an event that changed your life?
Was there any significant event that changed the trajectory of your life? Do you regret it or are you grateful for it?
I often feel like every decision we make in our daily life is a significant event. Like what would had happened if I chose to sleep in instead of working? That’s probably not life-changing since my work schedule is flexible, I’ll just need to work until a later hour or make up the time on another day to fulfill my 40-hours.
The most significant event that changed the trajectory of my life was probably the death of my father. It caused my mom to decide to leave China. She often said, “If your dad was here, we would’ve probably never come to America. I would’ve probably sent you abroad to school instead.”
My dad was a government employee and I’m talking about one of the higher ups, so we’ll most likely to be quite wealthy.
Am I grateful?
I wouldn’t say I’m grateful for my dad’s death. Of course, I want him here. I never got to know him because I was so young. However, I am grateful for how everything turned out because otherwise, I wouldn’t be here right now.
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I’m sorry for your loss Yinglan, especially at a young age. My Dad passed away almost 29 years ago, the day after my 40th birthday and I still miss him.
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I’m sorry for your loss, too. Sometimes, I wonder if it’s easier on a person when a person’s so young. I imagine if it’s harder for an older person to deal with loss than a younger person.
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I was privileged to be with my Dad when he passed away, which I think helped as I know he wasn’t alone. Mum was holding one hand and me the other.
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The changes life events bring to us are amazing to contemplate, aren’t they? I wonder if you had never come to America would you be a blogger now?
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I don’t think I would’ve become any of those things.
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Isn’t it interesting to think about the different paths our lives might have taken?
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Every piece is a building block. This was a great share.
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Thank you.
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Thanks for sharing Yinglan. Something do change the course of our lives completely. I’m sorry that you lost your dad so early. Hugs.
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