Northeast Normal News and Stories August 2013 | Page 2

I had lived with my grandfather until I was five years old . Both my grandparents looked after me . We lived in a beautiful region , in the countryside .
My grandfather was once a soldier and had fought in wars . Someone else might expect that he would be very strict . But that is not the case . My grandfather took wonderful care of me . He had the habit of doing morning exercise , and he always woke me up early and encouraged me to do some exercises with him .. At that time , I liked hanging out with him and asking all kinds of questions , such as “ What ’ s that flower ’ s name ?” “ Can I eat this grass ?” and so on . He always patiently answered whatever question I asked . In this way , I learned a great deal of knowledge about plants . My grandfather can fashion many crafts with his own hands . His mind is clever as his hands are nimble . He made a small wooden bench for me with stars of gold paper .. In addition , he was always willing to join me in all kinds of games , most of which were very quite silly . The most impressive image that I hold of my grandfather was when he would tap my stomach to make sure I was full after I had a meal . Each time I remember this warm action , I am touched . It represents simple but eloquent evidence that my grandfather loved me so much .

My grandfather By Rebecca

Not only the most happy but the most sorrowful thing in my life concerns my grandfather . He died four years ago . That year , just as I
was about to graduate from junior high school , my grandfather fell ill landed in the hospital . I was too busy to see him very often , with so much homework to do . That terrible day came , when I was in the class . Before my grandfather passed away , he said heart-rendingly , “ Why doesn ’ t my Rebecca come to see me ? If she doesn ’ t come now , she will never see me again .”
After saying that , he left us forever . As soon as my mother told me the sad news , tears streamed down my face . Regret filled my heart . When my grandfather was in hospital , I should have come to see him as often as possible . Over the past four years , this sense of regret has remained with me . I miss my grandfather very much .