As I read everyone else's blogs, I realize there isn't much left for me to say. The pictures you've painted with your words are so vivid, I feel as if just arriving home! Well done, everyone....
First off, Aunt Roberta, THANK YOU! What an amazing experience, to be witness to this "full circle" trip with you, Aunt Rebecca and Mom, where your Dad's many accomplishments and most of all his true character were being recognized and acknowledged by so many.
As an immigrant myself, I KNOW your dad and mom would be very proud and full of joy knowing that you took your family back to your country of origin to pass on their legacy to the younger generation. A true selfless act of love and honor towards your parents!
I don't think I could put into words as eloquently as everyone else has all we did and experienced, so I won't even try... what I can do though is let you know this trip touched a very deep part of me, the part that gets the need to pass onto the younger ones our heritage, all that our parents were, did and how deep in our hearts they will always be!
As I watched the youngest Yangs, I couldn't help but feel sadness that our girls were not able to join us. Rest assured they have been told and will continue to hear about their wonderful ancestors, all that they accomplished and ultimately sacrificed to enable their children, namely, you and your siblings, to seek a free and better future than you would have had if you stayed in China.
Again, Thank You!!! It was humbling to be part of the incredible trip "back in time" you so kindly funded for us.
Sincerely,
Olga
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