Friday, continued …
"Sir, that is our decision on how we will support each other. Alecia is highly intelligent, and while she is coming to Australia with my so I can finish my degree …"
"Business I hope?"
"Actualy no, I am studying .."
"You are going to be a lawyer like your sister."
"Grandfather Yao, no. I am studying to be a nurse."
"Men are not nurses, that is a woman's job."
"Grandfather Yao, nursing is a profession, as much as being a doctor is. It is about caring for people and supporting them in dealing with their health."
"But that will not support my granddaughter." In a much louder voice he demanded "Tan get here now. How dare you let this …"
"Fahter calm down. Alecia and I hae debate this, and he is her choice. Let it be."
"Well you and I …"
apologies for the delay in posting. I spent part of the night at hospital.