Prologue
“You have
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eyes, the most beautiful eyes that I have ever laid my eyes on. When you first cried, it was like a wake-up call from Buddha, as if Buddha had suddenly pulled a baby out of my stomach and went ‘This is it. This is your baby. You are her mother. This is your life now. Be grateful.’ Not a day went by when I was ever ungrateful to have you as my daughter. You have your Ba’s eyes, nose, and lips, but the rest is all from me. You’ve blossomed into a fantastic woman, with a wonderful husband and the most
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grandchildren I could have ever asked for. I always knew that you would marry that r I knew you would grow to be someone as excellent as you are now. Your Ba and I raised you right and your perseverance and determination shaped your successful future. I realize that your childhood wasn't always the easy
