b'This photo was taken in 2010 at my mothers 90th birthday celebration.My mother was born into a prosperous landowning family and was the youngest of seven siblings. One of my cousins told me that when they were young, they affectionately nicknamed her Ajiu (a term typically used for an uncle) because of her confident and decisive demeanor.She had a strong artistic sense and majored in painting and embroidery in school. I remember her mentioning that she embroidered birds and flowers when she was young, but by the time I was old enough to notice, she mostly embroidered small items like sachets for children, some of which I still cherish today. I never saw her create larger embroidery pieces, as her time was often spent on more practical tasks, such as making clothes for her children. Despite the practicality, the clothes she made were always stylish and admired by my friends.Even in her later years, she maintained her love for crafting. From intricate paper cuttings and collages to practical items like pen holders, storage boxes, and eco-friendly bags, she gifted these beautifully crafted and functional pieces to her children and grandchildren. They were not only practical but also cherished by everyone.She certainly didnt have the melancholy temperament of some artists. Instead, she was a decisive homemaker and a gracious officials wife, always composed in social settings. She was the solid support that allowed my father to focus on his career and made home a place where we, her children, knew we would always be warmly welcomed. She was the cornerstone of our family.85'