执子之手,与子偕老
Zhí zǐ zhī shǒu, yǔ zǐ xié lǎo
To hold your hand and grow old together is every married couple’s deepest hope when they start a family. We met back in 1997 during our school days. We got married in 2007, and two years later, we were blessed with a beautiful son. In 2016, our world changed when she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. For three long years, she fought bravely, showing immense courage and strength in her battle. We lost her in 2019, and life hasn’t been the same since.
No matter how much you try to prepare for the death of a loved one, nothing can truly prepare you for the pain. Even when you know it’s coming, the emotional impact hits you like a wave, sudden and overwhelming. The grief, the emptiness, it’s something you can never fully brace for.
I am forever grateful for the love we shared and the beautiful memories we created together. I miss her every single day. Rednote is my hope to honor her in a way that keeps her spirit alive, reminding others to also cherish their loved ones too.
James Lim, co-founder of Rednote
Ms Yong Lai Kuan was one of the earliest advocates of Rednote and played a significant role in shaping its vision. Even while bravely battling her illness, she was a source of inspiration for us.
We drafted the earliest blueprint for Rednote together, guided by her dream to preserve and share family histories and heritage for her son, family, and future generations.
Lai Kuan left us in December 2019, but her impact on Rednote and all of us here remains profound. We pray that she has found the peace and eternal love she so richly deserves.