I am very sorry that I cannot attend cô Cúc's funeral to see her one more time, a last time. I wish to be there to share the sorrow of her passing with her family (my family) and friends. 

I remember the time I was with her in Vietnam-Cà Mau, chèo xuồng đi đổi nước ngọt để uống, the first time seeing bèo xanh ngát trên sông and thousands of fireflies in the trees at night, the first time sàng lúa, ăn trái bình bát. I was a teenager, naive and clumsy and she was compassionate, patient and supportive. I came to Australia in 1992 living with cô chú in Adelaide, 26 years old, starting life all over again, it wasn't my choice. I was very sad and depressed. Thankfully cô Cúc helped me to settle in and understand Aussie life and culture, learning to speak English with Nathan- with her help as an interpreter :) She taught me how to crochet, gardening. She said it's okay to make mistake just fix it or start again. I like gardening and can crochet confidently now. She made yummy cơm tấm bì chả, always made extra bì and kept in the freezer for me she knew I didn't like eating thịt but like thịt bì và chả lụa. I will remember her as always, my wonderful aunt.