The Wong Family

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Papa

We just got a call that Papa has passed away.

We love you!

Today was a tough day. Today Papa did not open his eyes or move when his wife, sons, or daughter talked to him. Today it was decided that the dialysis which has helped Papa live for the past 4 years would be stopped. We know Papa's life will soon end. We are sad...but when we look back on Papa's life we can't help but smile!

Papa was born in Guangzhou, China.

Papa's father came to America and worked as a banker on the railroad. He then brought the rest of his family to America when Papa was 11 years old.

Papa's family settled in Colorado where they opened a restaurant. When papa was in his teens he went to militery school in Missouri.

After his graduation Papa's life became an adventure! Papa went to film school at USC.

After realizing that film school was not for him Papa learned French and headed to medical school in Switerland. This is where Papa and Meme fell in love and were married.

Papa and Meme returned to America and lived in many cities as Papa did his residency. They settled in Springfield, Missouri where they raised their six children.

Papa worked as a Neurologist until he was in his seventies.

Papa and Meme are amazing grandparents and in-laws. They have 13 grandchildren. Their family is amazing!

Papa will be missed. We can only hope we can let our children understand how special he was and how much he is a part of them. It will be a hard week.

We love you Papa!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Balance Beam

This is another test...not sure how to turn the video...sorry!

Quick visit!

Mimi and Audrey stopped by between their flight and drive to Papa and Meme's house. It was fun to see them and gave them a little break during a long day of traveling. Mimi had to put an I.V. in Papa when she arrived at his house...she is a doctor...but wow..that must have been hard.