#halmonie

Yesterday was a really rough day for me. My halmonie (korean grandmother) fell and slipped into a coma.  The doctor sadly told us that they did not think she would make it overnight, but the family and I kept wishing and hoping that she would pull through.  There were times where she would stirr in her sleep, making us think she would wake up at anytime.  It was at 11:30pm when she stopped breathing and passed.  She was a very strong woman who loved and took care of her family and even strangers.  She always give to people and never wanted anything for herself.  She helped many people countless times in her life.  Every time someone from Korea moved here she was the first one to help them with the transition.  She was the one who help find a place for them and bought them food.  She always helped my family out the most when we were in the worst of times.  She was the only one who always gave us a helping hand no matter how tired or how sick she was.  She battled the loss of her husband at a young age and raised three kids on her own and provided for them.  She battled having brain cancer and going through dialysis every other day.  She was such a strong and independent woman.  I'm happy that she is finally at rest and is in a better place now.  I am very happy that she is finally reunited with my Harabeoji at last.  I know she will continue watching over everyone and she will always remain in our hearts.