Author: Sun Min-Hsuan 孫敏瑄
Target Audience
Personal traits
My grandma is a person who cares very much about saving face. She always hopes to present herself as composed, strong, and independent in front of relatives and friends. She never easily shows weakness and does not like others to see her vulnerable side. But at home, I can feel that her love for us is the gentlest and most selfless. No matter what mistakes we make, although she scolds us verbally, her tone is always filled with concern. She will secretly prepare dishes we like, slip red envelopes into our hands, and remind us to put on more clothes. Grandma’s love is not as obvious as a hug, but it is like sunlight that quietly seeps into every corner of my life, warming me in a way that remains unforgettable to this day.
Memorable moments
What I miss most about my grandma is the radish and pork rib soup she cooked. Because of her, it has become one of my favourite soups. She would always confidently tell me, “As long as you like it, Grandma is willing to cook it for you every day!” Every time I came home from school and walked near the kitchen, I could smell the light, sweet aroma of the soup. Grandma would start preparing it early, patiently simmering it until it was clear and fragrant. The radish would be soft and tender, and the pork ribs perfectly seasoned. With just one sip, warmth would instantly spread through my whole body. As she ladled the soup, she would remind us to drink another bowl, saying it would help prevent catching a cold. That bowl of soup was not just food, it was the taste of home: simple and plain, yet filled with Grandma’s love and care. After Grandma passed away, it became the memory I miss the most, and the most vivid point of remembrance I have of her.
Inspiration She Gave Me
What Grandma gave me was not just a memory, but an attitude toward life that is deeply engraved in my heart. She was never the kind of person who lectured me with grand principles, yet through her every action she quietly taught me the meaning of “family.” From childhood to adulthood, whenever I returned to Grandma’s house, there was always hot, freshly cooked food on the table. She would always make sure we were full before slowly starting to eat herself. At the time, I didn’t understand and only felt that Grandma was overly nagging and worried too much. It was only when I grew older that I realized this habit of “putting us first” was her way of loving us.
Grandma often said, “People must rely on themselves, but they must also know how to take care of their family.” I later realized that she had spent her entire life practicing these words. Even as she grew older, she still insisted on cooking and making soup for us with her own hands, saying that it was what she could do for the family. Her persistence taught me that the warmth of a family does not exist naturally. It is something someone works hard to maintain. When I saw her smiling while busily preparing food, I came to understand that “inheritance” is not just about habits or skills, but about the continuation of heartfelt intention, the gentle wish to make one’s family happy.
She also helped me understand that life does not have to be spectacular, but it must be lived honestly, day by day. Grandma’s life was simple, yet she lived it steadily and with direction. Her figure may have seemed ordinary, but after she left, it became the belief that supports me when facing life. Whenever I encounter setbacks or hesitation, the image that appears in my mind is always Grandma; unhurried, gentle, and steadfast.
Now, whenever I cook or hear the sound of soup boiling at home, I think of Grandma. What she taught me was not only how to cook, but how to use one’s heart to protect the people around us. She helped me realize that the strength of a family comes from the love of each person, and that love is passed down from generation to generation. I will always firmly believe in this.
壹、故事對象
● 人物特質
我的阿嬤是一個非常愛面子的人，總是希望在親戚朋友面前表現得體、堅強又
獨立。她從不輕易示弱，也不喜歡被別人看見脆弱的一面。但在家裡，我能感受
到她對我們的愛卻是最溫柔、最無私的。無論我們犯了什麼錯，她嘴上責怪，語
氣卻總是心疼。她會偷偷幫我們準備喜歡的菜、塞紅包、叮嚀要多穿一點衣服。
阿嬤的愛不像擁抱那樣明顯，卻像一道陽光般滲進我生活的每一個角落，讓我至
今溫暖又難忘。
● 記憶點
我阿嬤最讓我懷念的，是她煮的蘿蔔排骨湯。也因為她，蘿蔔排骨湯是我最喜歡
的湯之一。她總是會自信地跟我說：「只要你喜歡，阿嬤願意天天煮給你喝 ! 」每
次放學回家靠近廚房時，就能聞到清甜的湯香味，阿嬤會提早且耐心地把湯熬得
透亮，不僅蘿蔔軟嫩、排骨也相當入味，只要喝一口，整個人都能瞬間暖起來。她
會一邊盛湯、一邊叮嚀我們多喝一碗，說這樣比較不會感冒。那碗湯不只是食物
，更像是一種家的味道，簡單、樸實，卻充滿阿嬤的愛與關心。而在阿嬤離開後，
那也變成了我最想念的回憶，是我對阿嬤最深刻的記憶點。
貳、帶給我的啟發
阿嬤帶給我的啟發，不只是一段回憶，而是一種深深刻在我心裡面對生活態度。她從
來不是那種會跟我講大道理的人，但她的一舉一動卻默默教會我什麼是「家」的意義。
從小到大只要回到阿嬤家，餐桌上永遠都會有熱騰騰的飯菜，她總是先讓我們吃飽，
自己才慢慢開始動筷。那時候我不懂，只覺得阿嬤很囉嗦、很愛操心。長大後才明白，
那份「先顧慮我們」的習慣，才是她愛我們的方式。
阿嬤常說：「人要靠自己，但更要懂得照顧家人。」而我也發現，她的一生都在實踐這
句話。即使年紀大了，她仍堅持親手做飯、煮湯給我們喝，她說那是她能為家做的事。
她的堅持讓我學會了，家庭的溫暖並不是自然存在的，而是有人用心去維繫的。當我
看到她一邊笑、一邊忙著準備食物時，我懂了「傳承」不只是習慣或手藝，更是一種心
意的延續——那種「想讓家人幸福」的溫柔。
她也讓我明白，人生不一定要轟轟烈烈，但要誠實地對待每一天。阿嬤的生活很簡單
，但她過得踏實又有方向。她的身影看似平凡，卻成了在她離開後，我面對生活的信
念。因為當我遇到挫折或猶豫時，腦海中總會想起阿嬤那種不慌不忙且溫柔堅定的樣
子。
現在每當我煮飯、或在家裡聽見湯滾的聲音時，都會想到阿嬤。她教會我的，不只是
怎麼做菜，而是如何用心去守護身邊的人。她讓我懂得，原來家的力量來自於每人的
愛，而那份愛，會一代一代延續下去。我會永遠堅信著。