Mona M. Ly

I remember as a child always asking for a grandfather or where he is. But grandma always said he's no longer with us, how strong she stood her ground and loved us so much. Even with one hand she managed to change our dirty diapers, feed us, and walk us to school and back. All of the great things she's done for us "grandchildren."Every week she'd call me asking me to go visit her. When I can i drop by but when I can't, I don't. I'm so glad to know such a strong Angel, a true soul of God because she loves everyone around her even through their flaws. She's spent her whole life knowing and loving God, reminding us to keep going to church to worship god. On February 17th, 2015 god has called her home. And I am happy to know that she didn't suffer nor leave any burden behind. Grandma; you will forever be missed. I'm so sad that our life together this lifetime was cut so short but we will reunite soon in heaven! I love and miss you very much!– Your grandaughter Maggie

I could not ask for a better mother. She was always there by my side to guide and comfort me. She encouraged me to give it my all and that nothing could stop me. She loved me no matter what. I will never forget the time she took me and my nieces and nephews to the park. She patiently pushed us on the park swings for what seemed like hours. When we came to the United States and we lived with my sister Maykao, my mother stayed up all night long listening to me tell the story of the Little Mermaid over and over again. Never once did she tell me that I was boring her and to stop. She loved every single one of her grandchildren. I remember the look in her eyes when she would spend time with each of them. They were her pride and joy. I am so grateful we were able to spend this past Thanksgiving and Christmas together as a family. Oh how we miss you Mommy. Thank you for the love you gave each of us and for the example you set. I hope I can be half the mother and grandmother and great grandmother you were and still are. Until we meet again, I will always love and miss you…my heart yearns to hold you just once more, but it's too late…I know you will live on through us. May God be with you until we meet again, my Mommy…