Wow,Wow, ying, you are a shining example for the youth of today, especially those with limited resources. I can feel the struggle you had to go through n yet there is no bitterness in your heart and outlook. My full admiration for you as well as great respect. Some day all that hardship and sorrow will disappear like cloud in the sky. We are all given trial and tests. Some are given harder tests than the others, we all have to take the tests. It's very very good of you to take care of your mom who has such a tough life. Taking her to hongkong will be a way of paying her back as well as showing your love. The 1997 financial crisis have hurted a lot of families. you still have one. Losing, Alwin and your brother within 10 days is beyond belief but our mom and you are admirable. So strong. I had lunch with an old friend just today... He is English. He told me his father was captured by the Japanese army,, sent to labour camp in Japan, , weight 87 pounds when the war ended, reunited with his wife n three sons, ( my friend was the younger one).two years later, his wife died and one year after that, his elder son died in a traffic accident. His father had to endure this kind of pain. And for what reasons. God knows, we will never know. king, keep up the struggle, uphold your noble thoughts n good deed. Men on earth have small eyes, the heaven have good eyes, the heaven knows everything.