Blog Posts - Rebecca Chin Life's Story...

Mom is inspiring others

7/30/2021

It's good to know the videos on this site has helped a friend. A friend who was dealing with ovarian cancer. She had the most positive and calm attitude! I can't imagine what she was going through. She mentioned watching my Mom in the videos and was inspired by my Mom's journey with cancer. Mom always had a smile on her face despite the grueling chemo and radiation sessions. I don't know if I would be so positive if I was in their shoes. So hats off to both of them and hope this site inspires more people!

And I'm happy to say my friend is now cancer free and doing well. Cheers.....

Dad's turning 80 this year

7/2/2021

I'm planning his 80th birthday party in October for only family and close friends. His friends in Chinatown are planning his Chinatown party a few days afterwards. He said to me he felt very lucky that he's turning 80 and his mother is still alive! So cute.

Life after Choco

6/18/2021

Bailey and I are settling in and getting used to not having Choco around. It's definitely quieter and less fur. I miss carrying him and cuddling with him. Bailey isn't much of a cuddler. But she will and only if she's in the mood and on her terms. Choco was one of a kind and unique. More like a dog than a cat.

Still debating if I want to get another kitty. I wonder if Bailey is lonely. I feel guilty leaving her alone for a long period of time. Never mind traveling. Can't make any travel plans yet. And there's no guarantee that the new kitty will have the same temperament as Choco. It'll be my luck that the new kitty will be standoffish and anti-social. I'll wait and see.

goodbye to my beautiful Baby Boy choco

5/17/2021

It breaks my heart to say Choco passed away peacefully early this morning. I was able to see him before and after he passed. I held him like I always do and said my final goodbyes. He was the best thing that ever happened to me. He got me through my Mom's death and two painful breakups. He was the sweetest and most affectionate kitty I ever met. Best listener, never judged me and he loved me unconditional.

Bailey and I will miss Choco dearly. Our family will never be the same. Here are some pics of my best memories of Choco.

This is a doormat that I placed by the front door last week. :(

A friend's daughter who loves my cats painted this and gave it to me the night before Choco passed.

Rest in peace, Choco.

Don't know what happened to April either!

5/9/2021

Sorry! I promise to do a better job in updating this site. Time is just flying by, is it bc of old age? I celebrated Mother's Day with my second Mom and cousins. Yesterday I planted new plants for Mom! It's kinda funny bc Mom never really liked flowers. I was also able to visit Por Por in her room at the nursing home. Since they opened up visitations last fall, we'd see her outside or in a conference room. But now that we're all vaccinated, we can visit her in her room!

Wow, what happened to march?

4/1/2021

Dad is now fully vaccinated so planning on visiting Nancy and Brandon next weekend. It's been over a year since he's seen them. It'll be good for him. Tho he hasn't really changed his routine much. He still goes out every day to the club and goes to dinner with his buddies or goddaughter.

I'm getting my first dose tomorrow, wish me luck! It'll be so freeing...here's a pic from last weekend of our family and Por! She's still hanging in there. 99 next month?

Happy belated new year!

2/1/2021

I'm sorry I haven't been posting. It's not like I'm so busy as I'm still working remotely? But I guess there's not alot going on. The world around us is so crazy, the pandemic and the political unrest. It's hard to stay positive but I am hopeful (trying to channel my mom). Hopeful for peace....life to go back to a semi-normal state from the pandemic...celebrate once again.

The positive cases in MA surged after Thanksgiving and Christmas. I decided to nix going out with friends and staying home with the cats. So it was a QUIET Christmas and New Year. Fortunately work is busy...and now it's February. Almost Chinese New Year. It feels like when you get older, time passes like lightning speed!

So an update on Por - visitations were suspended two weeks ago, There are 8 positive cases in the nursing home. Por is scheduled to get her 2nd shot this week and has tested negative recently. Dad has also tested negative which is surprising as he still goes out EVERY day. He just got his 1st vaccine shot yesterday!

Is it almost christmas? Jeez

12/23/2020

So it's almost Christmas, crazy as it may seem. How did this year go by so fast? With the pandemic surging and the state rolling back to phase 3 and restricting business to 25% of occupancy. Closing gyms, movie theatres, etc. And the positivity rates surging, it's scary. But the vaccine is here...for the frontline workers and elderly. So there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Trying to stay upbeat is challenging especially when you watch the news. And all you her about is the deaths and people suffering. There are uplifting stories of people helping others....As you may know, Dad watches the news and I think he's finally taking it seriously. He's quoting the daily numbers of positive rates. He even declined going to the casino last week! Let's see how long that will last.

Well, Merry Christmas to everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2020

It's weird to say but I have so much to be grateful for despite the pandemic. And while Mom isn't here, she's always here with me in spirit. And I'm thankful for all of the great memories I have of her. Grateful for all that I have - great job, happy home with two beautiful cats, good health (knock on wood) and amazing family and friends.

Dad and I went to visit Por yesterday. She was pretty alert and was actually talking unlike previous visits. Unfortunately, she was rambling and didn't recognize us. But at the end of the visit, she knew who we were. Afterwards, we stopped to see Mom too. Dad did his thing for her, gave her coffee and lit up a MORE cigarette.

He was a little sad thinking of her. I felt bad but we all have those moments.

Happy Birthday Mom

10/15/2020

Happy, happy 74th birthday! Hope you're celebrating up there with all of your brothers, Irene, and Wingo! And I know Helen is there cheering you on.

I miss you and think of you every day! Love you so much!