Jenny's Mom & Dad - c1960
Jenny & her Sisters - 1988
I’m one lucky individual to have the support and love of what I called three different extended families. I have already posted on my blog one and today I would like to tell you about my family in Hong Kong.
It is difficult to put into words what I feel about my “Hong Kong” family; suffice it to say that I feel that I am as much a part of the family as my wife is who, of course, is related by blood. My wife always jokingly says that the family loves me more! In any case I know that I am loved and accepted as a member of this extended family.
Anyone who knows anything about Chinese Culture knows about the importance that is place on the family; a great deal of emphasis is placed on family values and maintaining close family links. I think this is one reason why the ethnic Chinese is so successful in not only their country, but also in other countries. I know in Hong Kong it is far easier than in the States to maintain close family links because Hong Kong is so small, but still there is a significant difference in the closeness in most Chinese families compared to western families.
Anyway I think you understand my love, devotion, and respect for my Hong Kong family. I know that they will always be there for me.
I have included in this posting a picture of my wife’s Mother and Father and a picture of my wife and her two sisters. I have included in previous posting, most if not all, of this extended family.
It is difficult to put into words what I feel about my “Hong Kong” family; suffice it to say that I feel that I am as much a part of the family as my wife is who, of course, is related by blood. My wife always jokingly says that the family loves me more! In any case I know that I am loved and accepted as a member of this extended family.
Anyone who knows anything about Chinese Culture knows about the importance that is place on the family; a great deal of emphasis is placed on family values and maintaining close family links. I think this is one reason why the ethnic Chinese is so successful in not only their country, but also in other countries. I know in Hong Kong it is far easier than in the States to maintain close family links because Hong Kong is so small, but still there is a significant difference in the closeness in most Chinese families compared to western families.
Anyway I think you understand my love, devotion, and respect for my Hong Kong family. I know that they will always be there for me.
I have included in this posting a picture of my wife’s Mother and Father and a picture of my wife and her two sisters. I have included in previous posting, most if not all, of this extended family.
You have touched my heart! - your darling wife
ReplyDeleteUncle Bobby, thank you for being one of our significant family members for so many years. Your caring and love mean so much to us. Love you and Aunt Jenny forever.
ReplyDeleteUncle Bobby, it's so sweet & warm that you post those pictures, they brought me flash back the memory of "Ah Kung" , "Por Por" & " 2 Yee" & also your wholehearted feeling in the family.....it touched my heart.....You & Aunt Jenny always in our Heart!!! Love You always !!!
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