This was taken on my phone at 1 AM with my mom and little brother playing directors (like the little lamp Anson placed by my feet? haha). I'll have to remember to bring my real camera home next time and get some pictures with my grandma if she'll let me.
My grandma gave me her kimono that she wore when she married my grandpa. She even wore it while she came over here from Japan on the boat... at my age. That was the only time she wore it. Her older brother (her favorite) gave it to her before he died. None of us knew she had this kimono. My grandparents have very few possessions and we have seen all of them -- so we thought.
I am honored and touched. It would take a long time for me to explain my grandma; she has gone through so much in her life yet is the sweetest woman in the entire world. Unfortunately her health isn't very good right now and I hope I can spend as much time as I can with her. Her dementia is getting worse but she still remembers her family. She is just a lot happier and outgoing than she used to be. We hug now, big long hugs. She even kissed me on the cheek once which old grandma never would've done. Also feeding our dog with her fork. She used to be a germ/clean freak!
When I helped her into the car, she said that I have to wear her kimono at next year's Bon Odori while my mom wears the beautiful jacket piece that goes on the outside (because she says that is for the old ladies...). She said my brother and I will stand in the front with my mom behind us and she will watch from the crowd. I hope she can make it to next year's Bon dance.
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