Born September 15, 1952
She was born September 15, 1952 to a very tight-knit family. I don’t know much about her growing up. I met her in the Read More
Group picnic with friends
It started with a group picnic, followed by group hike. Most of us are still friends and in contact after 50 years.
Full of energy
If Ling had a choice, this would be what she’d hope people to remember her by. Full of energy, joy, and appreciation of the Read More
Fu Jen Catholic University
In 1970, she was admitted to Fu Jen Catholic University, studying Law. She graduated in1974. Those four years were the most memorable in her Read More
Had a steady boyfriend
She made a lot of friends. Tested professional life. Had a steady boyfriend (not me) before deciding to study abroad.
University of Michigan
She was first admitted to Law School at University of Michigan to be with her sister. Then UC Hastings offered her a three-year JD Read More
Law School at UC Hastings
1976, She attended Law School at UC Hastings in San Francisco. Loved the weather, the nearby mountains, the town and people.
Ling studied really hard
Ling studied really hard, she sometimes taking instant coffee as if it ’s powdered medicine. She would swallow the powder then wash it down Read More
The new JD
The new JD worked as law clerk in SF, attended flight school until money ran out, and joined ski patrol so she can ski Read More
San Antonio visit
At the time, I had spent a quarter of my income on long distance phone bills talking with her. Finally, July of 1982 she Read More
Ling went back to San Francisco
Ling went back to San Francisco, packed her belongings into her SAAB. Told me when to arrive in SF and drive with her to Read More
We stopped by Jane’s home in LA
We stopped by Jane’s home in LA, she kindly gave us a spray bottle to relieve the heat while driving through Arizona/Texas desert in Read More
unfurnished apartment
We started in an unfurnished apartment. Sleeping bags and blankets in the bedroom, eating over cardboard boxes.The $149 sofa, $29 end table and $19 Read More
working for Maebius and Duncan
She started working for Maebius and Duncan right after coming back from the wedding. And in the meantime, studied for her Bar Exam whenever Read More
we travelled to Austin
On 13th of May 1983 we travelled to Austin, Texas to swear her in as attorney at Law. This Journey took her more than Read More
We saw our first home built
We saw our first home built. We did the planting and lawn. We also had table for food, and chairs to sit. We often Read More
We had a nice bougainvillea
We had a nice bougainvillea growing at front door until a 13-inch snow storm killed it inJanuary 1985.
Ling hoped her pregnancy
A family tragedy happened, like a dark cloud constantly hovering over her family. Ling hoped her pregnancy would provide a new hope and joy Read More
Christmas Eve of 1985
On Christmas Eve of 1985, there was a cut-out Cardboard necklace inside her stocking. Pictures of colorful precious gem stones were paste on it. Read More
Spring of 1987
Spring of 1987, we visited DC while cherry blossoms and daffodils were in full bloom.
fishing with Gary
Sometimes, we would go fishing with Gary at the coast. Setting up tent on a patch of oyster shell island in the middle of Read More
Ling rarely spent any money on herself
Ling rarely spent any money on herself for make-ups nor new dresses. But the expenses of yearly, sometimes twice yearly trips to visit her Read More
annual trip back to her family in Taiwan
Ling was raised with her cousins so she would take her son on the annual trip back to her family in Taiwan in order Read More
Ling’s vacation plan
Ling’s vacation plan was to separate our family visits. Whenever she went to see her family, I’d go visit mine. By doing that we Read More
Ling loved to ski
Ling loved to ski, so we would spend time in Winter Park, Durango and Vail whenever we could. It helped replenish the energy for Read More
To Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
To Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas and many other places.
Ling wouldn’t be Ling without her friends
Ling wouldn’t be Ling without her friends. She genuinely cared about her friends and made efforts to keep in contact. Some of the friendships Read More
her friends came visiting us
Ling was the happiest when her friends came visiting us or when she was visiting them.
diagnosed with breast cancer
Ling was diagnosed with breast cancer in September, 2010. Courageously, she’s been going through Chemo, surgery and various treatments to contain cancer from spreading Read More
her son moved to Hawaii
After her son moved to Hawaii, every year Ling added Hawaii as one of her vacation destinations. She often would bargain with Doctors on Read More
When she traveled
When she traveled, the destination was not very important. She would find a little enjoyment anywhere.
Alaskan cruise
In 2015, we went on an Alaskan cruise. Her son basically arranged all of it, and she was delighted.
2016 Ling went back to Taiwan
2016 Ling went back to Taiwan by herself. One of the picture indicated two different fines for the same violation (Ling had obviously committed Read More
Cool mountain spring, 2016
As always, what she enjoyed most is a good hike followed by delicious food with friends.
March 2017
Mother-hen was her nickname in college. She liked to lead and herd her flock to a better scenery and more interesting places (from her Read More
Ling’s birthday in Hawaii
2017 we planned to have Ling’s birthday in Hawaii. However, she had to spend 4 days in the Hospital with small bowel obstruction. That Read More
2018, Ling traveled back to Taiwan
2018, Ling traveled back to Taiwan as her mom’s health deteriorated due to age, regardless of her own conditions. She was happy and surprised Read More
Katrina came visit from Finland
Johan’s little sister and her boyfriend came from Finland for a visit. We spent a day with the family,had baked trout fresh from the Read More
visiting her son
When the previous chemo drug lost its potency, Ling changed to another chemo treatment in 2018. As usual, she always had her spirits up Read More
Ling wanted to be a lawyer
Ling wanted to be a lawyer. At first, she did not realize how hard a task that would be for a first generation immigrant, Read More
persistent and hardworking
She may not have been the most talented lawyer, but she was persistent and hardworking. She planned her career path and followed through, overcoming Read More
retired from practice
2018, Ling retired due to health issues. Ling also saw her Mom pass away in Taipei, November of 2018.
Going to see the mountains after Ling’s retirement
We were going to see the mountains after Ling’s retirement. It also happened that Nepal is on Jane’s bucket list. Together, in early 2019, Read More
Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu
Mountains, lakes, towns, temples, and people, especially, the companion surrounding us, we could not ask for a better trip
She certainly had to stop by Thailand
She certainly had to stop by Thailand, where her long, long, long….. time friend resides.
We traveled to Las Vegas
June of 2019, We traveled to Las Vegas to see my family, and we drove to Valley of the Fire to see sand stone Read More
road trip to Colorado and New Mexico
July of 2019, Ling found out that Su, another lost soul from long time ago (50 years or so), was in Boulder. She literally Read More
driving trip
This was a driving trip, we covered Pikes Peak, Royal Gauge, Garden of Gods, Cave dwelling, Taos Pueblo, Santa Fe, and Great Sand dunes
places she would like to go back
A nice trip, with some places she would like to go back and visit again.
Retired happily
Ling was so happy that she wished she’d retired earlier. In early August Ling had another small bowel partial obstruction. After 3 days of Read More
Ling wanted to see volcano and her son
In October of 2019, Ling wanted to see volcano and her son. We went to Hawaii and visited both.
her Mom’s 1 year memorial service
November of 2019 was her Mom’s 1 year memorial service. Ling went back to Taiwan, even though she was not in the best of Read More
Serene countryside and beautiful hiking trials
After the service, Ling’s friends took her to where she enjoyed most. Serene countryside and beautiful hiking trials
went on to Ali Shan
They went on to Ali Shan to see the sun set and sun rise and taste the local delicacies. Ling is delighted, over the Read More
went to San Francisco Airport to bring her home
I went to San Francisco Airport to bring her home. She was in such bad shape, she could barely walk. Back in San Antonio, Read More
2020 was a very bad year
2020 was a very bad year, Ling slept a lot, lost weight. She has to have blood transfusion and her ascites drained, She ate Read More
Together for 38 years
Together for 38 years, I’ve witnessed Ling’s transformation. At the beginning, Ling is like a hibiscus flower fully bloomed under the mid-day sun. Wide Read More
Ling, I miss you.
Sometimes she’d play tricks. After we moved into our new home, when we were trying to divide routine house work between us, such as Read More
Liu's family
Celebrating Mom Liu’s 80th birthday in 2004 本來,玲才回台不久,後來她還是四天來回,車子去機場接 Mark, 順便接玲回家。老媽真是surprised.抱著玲直哭。開心得不得了。
Class Reunion
Fu Jen Catholic University Law School, Class of 1974. 2006 Reunion in Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
Bald eagles watching on Colorado River in Texas. (12/28/2019)
"輕輕的我走了,正如我輕輕的來; 我輕輕的招手,作別西天的雲彩 。 ⋯ 我揮一揮衣袖,不帶走一片雲彩。" 𧫴以徐志摩的《再別康橋》致我敬愛的家玲:一個陽光、敬業、豁達、雋永的朋友。 行筆至此,我依稀看到一抹如花的笑靨,在她的嘴角輕輕的盪開來。這是我心中永恆的印記! https://youtu.be/k2VefbQgk2I
Mother and Son
Mother and Son during the 2013 Yang Family Hawaiian vacation. With Michael, Chialing always showed the smile of such contentment.
Yulong and Chialing
The house we rented was built by a fish pond. Chialing was entertained by feeding fish and watching fish swimming around.
Hawaiian vacation
In 2013, we went to Hawaii to celebrate the Chinese New Year, Chialing took quite a few pictures, unfortunately she as the photographer was Read More
On Texas River Cruise 12/28/2019
家玲是個樂觀、大方、直爽、又有一顆熱忱心的人,我有幸與她為友多年,我懷念她的笑容、她有問必答的個性,我感謝她有求必應的熱心,家玲是個難能可貴的好朋友。
Pot Luck - 2016
Our beloved friend Chialing never hesitated giving us her thoughts on any subjects. She adored her husband especially his cooking. She deeply loved her Read More
Chialing attending my daughter’s wedding
With so many years as a close and trusted friend, we enjoyed many many get-together and fun events. Can anyone imagine that she trusted Read More
Potluck party April 2019
Ling and group of us migrated from Taiwan, we called San Antonio our home and became life long close friends. My daughter Jennifer and Read More
2015 Ling with Mark and his kids
015 Halloween Ling came back from Taiwan, due to flight delay. So she had the chance to meet Mark and Serena, Sebastian. I think Read More
老母雞走了
老母雞走了!! 老母雞走了!!從地球上消失了!!基督教說回到天國在主懷抱裡,是快樂的!!也是榮譽的!!在佛家說,則是歸於塵土,淡定且無為!!在他鄉離開,傳來的只有消息!!我們有的只是二手消息,雖然是二手消息,與一手幾無差別!!因為我們都很關心,因為我們都把它當作大事處理!! 從第一手消息透漏老母雞的最後日子裡,有太多的痛苦,將近十年不怎麼痛,化療也都還好,但最後的日子卻是整整十年的一起痛,如此痛沒有親身經歷者,無法了解,也無法體會!!但深深感覺老母雞還有好多事情想做,還有好多地方想去,還有好多好吃的東西想吃!!對於現世仍有許多未完成的職志!!老母雞呀!!老母雞!!我們都知道妳是勵志的!!妳是積極的!!這樣的精神還會留在我們的腦海裡!!深深的!!無法磨滅!!那就是老母雞的精神!! 也許妳沒有出國,在國內從事法律工作,在國內嫁人,在國內深根立業,妳可以到處玩,可以到處走,可以有太多好友陪妳,可以陪在母親左右,也可以事事周全!!不須在他鄉無聊,不需要在假期中飛很久回來看母親,也可以在陪母親得空時間與我們大吃,大玩,大樂!!有妳在,我想好多事情都會很好玩!!很有趣!!這難道是妳的遺憾嗎?? 逝者已矣!!留下來的都只是生者的懷念!!留下來都是記憶!!以及過往!!人不會白活的,問題在於是否讓人留戀!! 讓人懷念!!
沒有主人的請客!
http://you.be/WK4OeO1UuPA 沒有主人的請客!! 老母雞在美國走了!!她在美國因為疫情,沒舉辦任何儀式,在台灣的我們一直思索,如何為她做一件值得記憶的事!! 經過幾番思考,老母雞的保鑣取得老母雞老公的認可,我們在台灣替老母雞辦了場溫馨熱鬧的餐會,請與她熟捻的小雞們及好友們一同來!!鑒於老母雞喜歡熱鬧,喜歡讓大家開心,就為她辦一場溫馨熱鬧的餐會---主題就是大鳴大放的---說她!! 老母雞老是說,每次回台灣都是我們請客,她要請客,我們都說她是客人,她想請客,總是搶不過我們!!現在老母雞走了,我們就讓給她,讓她請客,讓她滿足請客的慾望!!因為我們都知道她會一直在我們的周遭,一直與我們同在呀!!唯一不同的是—她對於談話的內容完全無法抗辯!!這個不符合她的個性!!我想她一定很想插嘴!!一定很受不了,沒有辦法發表意見!! 我選了東方富御,來了13個人,整整座滿了一大桌,個個都與老母雞淵源頗深!!一個是她小學,中學及高中好同學!!一個是她高中最要好同學,是她的保鑣!!一個是她堂妹,是她的會計兼出納!!我們是她的小雞們,或是她照顧的學弟,或是好好友!!個個與她關係非淺!! 本來就規定,不能只說好話,每個人都要說說,但老母雞讓人懷念的事蹟及笑話多不勝數,每個人都可以說出好些故事!!讓我這個要串場,又要筆記,又要注意出菜內容,以及照相存取菜色的內容,忙得很!!還好東方富御的菜色我很熟,且照相有學弟幫忙,倒也能夠順利完成!! 其中,最經典的笑話,是大律師貢獻的—他說當兵在預官連時,高中高普雙榜,慣例由長官在早會中念出賀電內容,老母雞給他發的電報內容是---放榜高中怎麼會是你??一定是同名同姓的,你是不是作弊??害他因此出名,全連人員見到他都以為他作弊??讓他有理說不清,也哭笑不得!!這就是老母雞!!直言不諱!! 老母雞在學校很會照顧我們,而後來的生活狀態,是她老公很照顧她。有一個亙古的笑話--她說如果她老公離家,幫她準備大餅項圈,她大概也只會吃前面的大餅,然後餓死。老母雞每次說這笑話時,都是一幅幸福的模樣!!這也是她坦承不計形象的特色。 老母雞在學校的時候,是個大美女,去美國後,經過老公貼心照顧,變成大號美女。每每回台都遭同學們取笑,但她都不以為意,有一次還在同學笑鬧中,笑坐在同學的大腿上,以證實她並不重,可見她豪邁可愛的個性。 她聽不懂台語,曾當面要人講國語,有好友說她恰北北,最初她不以為意,事後知道了意思,每每把她當作笑料談。有一次去嘉義梅山找同學,還能夠一個人獨闖國語不通的梅山鄉下,真讓人佩服!!最好玩的笑話--有一次老母雞在嘉義吃了碗麵,回頭告訴同學說,她吃了個地瓜麵??大家都摸不到頭緒??後來才知道是豬肝麵(台語)??哈哈哈!!這只是她其中的一個台語小笑話而已!! 老母雞每年會回台一到二次探望母親,除此之外,她與我們的媽媽都熟識,每年總會分次探望我們的媽媽,甚至於旅居在美國,而母親在台的同學的媽媽,她也如此,難怪每一媽媽都對她印象深刻!! 大家公認老母雞超有親和力,活動力以及溝通力超強的,她的事蹟多不勝數,在場同學說了好幾個實例,讓大家又想笑,又想哭,又佩服,又嘆息!!歸納之下老母雞的特色除了上開以外,尚有如下: 喜歡當頭頭!!每每一馬當先,身先士卒,帶頭起而行,號召我們參加登山活動,搶公路局車位,爬山,或籌辦活動。 喜歡亂點鴛鴦,常常扮演喬太守!!她要同學或學弟追日本系學妹,或他系學妹等,熱心非常!! 消息靈通人士!!她與學校師長,或校務人員都非常熟捻,與學長及其他系關係也非常好,知道消息非常多,隨時提供給我們因應配合。同學笑稱她應該是調查局的!! 她不說人短處,重情重義!!她生病已經非常嚴重,仍然掛念同學生日,一定要祝她生日不可!! 頑皮得很!!常有驚人無礙人之舉!! 當然,老母雞的戀愛故事,也是可以讓人寫個半天,說個好些時間。老母雞是個強者,受創仍努力不懈,力爭上游,出國拿到博士學位,考上美國律師,經過坦誠攤牌,而有幸福人生,她與老公個性互補,能夠長期互相接受照護,難能可貴!! 結論:老母雞是一個讓人難忘的人,在學校的時候,她美貌,她雞婆,她熱心,她熱情,她恰北北,她直爽,她肯學,她到處趴趴走,她就是一個具有特色的人!!她好學,她不肯認輸,她好強,她有苦自己受,她永遠要做一個頭頭,她絕對不是個弱者,連去世,也要佔個第一名。我們喜歡妳,不要妳當這樣的第一名呀!!
家玲 ,好走
家玲,我們來跟妳說再見了,願妳一路好走! 1970年9月1日是輔大法律系59年新生報到的日子,也是我們大家成為終生摯友的起點!輔大的學號是按大學聯考分發成績的高低順序排列的,妳的學號是594101,代表妳是當年度系上的狀元,半個世紀過去了,妳又創造許多的第一,妳是班上第一個到美國留學,第一個拿到JD學位,笫一個考取美國律師執照,第一個加入美國律師事務所執業的同學,一生中妳創造了許多的第一,卻從來沒有看過妳有絲毫的傲慢與自負,永遠都保持樂觀進取謙虛待人,成為同學中學習的榜樣,也是大家永遠的好朋友。 我們認識迄今已經超過了五十年了,五十年來外在的環境都已經改變了,變得那麼陌生與疏離,唯一不變的是我們緊密而誠摯的友情,那是早年在輔大法學院前的草皮上播下的種子,然後散播到世界各地的,長期以來同學散居世界各地,但是經由現代的科技,卻能始終保持密切的聯繫,每隔一段時間就有同學自告奮勇請客吃飯聚會,妳只要可能也會不遠千里從美國趕回來參加,特別是畢業30週年的團圓之旅,老同學徹夜促膝長談,竟然不知老之將至!彷彿又回到幾十年前彼此嘻笑打鬧的日子。 幾年前的回台的一次登山活動,妳已經罹患癌症,但全程卻步履穩健,時而回頭鼓勵同學們加油,山頂就在眼前了,妳這樣的精神和毅力,著實讓大家感佩,今天我們不能親自來為妳送行,但是仍然要向妳表達內心中的不捨與眷戀。 家玲,一路好走,妳永遠是我們的好同學、好朋友、好榜樣,我們永遠懷念妳,再見了,家玲。
加油!老母雞!
加油!老母雞!!不要輕言放棄!! 早上好友傳來老母雞時間不多了!!交代要通知大家!!好友問說,妳們要不要趁她還有意識時,正式與老母雞道別嗎?一下子我淚眼盈眶,不知所以然!! 人生幾何,但 如此道別,有太多遺憾!!妳遠在他鄉,雖有Line可以直通,但身體衰弱致無法接手機,無法看遍大家的留言,這讓妳無法忍受,但也無奈!!因為妳是老母雞,都是照顧人,少有讓人照顧的!!就連幾天前的留言,妳敘述病情狀況都是正面的,妳說妳重新整理心情,再上戰場,這星期開始新的化療療程,希望抑制擴散,生活品質能改善些,大家保重!! 如此正面的表述就是妳!!就是一個每次只是鼓舞大家,連自己病到如此,仍堅強如此。這就是老母雞!!這就是老母雞的本色!! 要述說妳的故事,以及妳激勵人心的內容,我們從妳的好友,以及我們這一群男男女女組成的小雞團,就可以知之!!每次妳從美國回來,就會有太多人組團陪你遊山玩水,因為有妳,讓大家回到舊時候。因為有妳,讓大家享受到快樂時光!! 以小雞的一份子,我在學校就是受到妳的羽翼保護,從沒有受到任何不公平對待,喜樂愉快,充滿了我的大學生活,那是有妳的陪伴,有妳的呵護!!妳雖然談戀愛,但從沒有忽略我們,那一種快樂一輩子難望!!畢業後,妳經歷過失戀,仍然努力向上,在異鄉奮發向上,從沒有投降,如今何以投降呢?? 妳癌症三期,在北一女的40周年聚會中,上台自承自己罹癌,那要有多大的勇氣呀!!妳要與癌共存,共榮,共享!!我佩服妳的勇氣,也深深為妳折服!!雖然如此,妳與我們相處時,仍然志氣高昂,一付沒有甚麼過不了的事,我們佩服妳!!以為妳已經在心理過了這個難關!!不將此當作一個大問題!!但是當那個日子即將來到時,我們完全無法招架,甚是無法想像!!鴕鳥的認為這樣的事情不會發生在妳身上!! 我知道妳現在已經快要離去,那種不捨,那種不願,太多了!!那種是妳留給我們的愛!!是情!!是無法割捨的!!
加油,不要成為最後一次聚會!
加油!!不要讓這次成為最後一次聚會!! 在美國律師執業的大學同學,從美國回來探視失智母親,請同學幫她安排去一趟台南,探視同學母親,拜會登山社同僚!!然後,在台北安排一次小小登山活動,中午請我們吃飯!! 從她的綽號老母雞,就可以知道,她照顧人不遺餘力!!看到她堅強的外表,和半年前相似,心裡短時間釋懷許多!!但我們都知道罹患第四期癌症的她,勇敢豁達,在我們的面前每每顯現出很勇敢!!很振作!!從來不會示弱!!包括對病魔,工作等等外在的挑戰!! 同學依照她的能力,安排了故宮附近的太陽廣場,小小步道,輕鬆自在!!老母雞一路與我們說說笑笑!!企圖却除我們心裡的擔心!!老母雞呀!!老母雞!!到底妳是太武裝自己??還是保護我們不讓我們太擔心??還是兩個都有!!大家貼心地慢慢地陪著她一邊聊天,一邊走山!!天氣也很配合, 不熱, 有時候雖然下著小雨, 反而貼近我們的心意!! 此次,同行登山社學弟還當我們的隨隊攝影,一路照相,攝影,隨時製作影片或照片給我們!!更可貴的是他保留我們40年前在學校登山的照片,以及我們畢業後他登山摔傷,老母雞罵他的信,內容簡短鏗鏘有力!!充滿了濃濃愛護及照顧的心意!!老母雞呀!!老母雞!!妳的愛心遍布我們!! 中飯在欣葉吃自助餐,妳和妳的保鑣充分發揮照顧及助人的本色,不時替我們補充欣葉的名菜,菜圃蛋,炒豬肝,烤雞,芝麻凍等等。讓我們這些名為她的小雞,又享受一番她的照顧!!老母雞的保鑣說,實際上老母雞身體很虛弱,常常需要休息喘氣,這一趟台南之行,一路上還上吐下瀉!!她身體如此,還貼心的照顧我們,這就是老母雞的特色!!我們又擔心,又不敢違背老母雞的本色,反其道照顧她,僅能貼心的讓她很自然的輕鬆的照顧我們!!老母雞!!要加油!!絕對要撐過!!絕對不要讓這次聚會變成最後一次見面!!
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佳人已遠, 傳奇永在!妳給我的最後一通訊息是「玲, ❤️❤️❤️~bye ~」!瀟灑泰然, 連衣袖都懶得揮一下!我們要怎麼跟妳道別呀?大家用深情的懷念, 刻畫出不同時期, 各個面相的妳; 熱情洋溢 倔強堅定 溫暖細心 膽識和勇氣……Wow !what a wonderful life! 還有呢? 還有呢……最得意,嫁得好. 最愛, 兒子. 最喜歡, 黃色; 包括黃色玫瑰,兩打黃玫瑰是我們的通關密語!最不喜歡的食物, 雞蛋. 最想去的地方, Read More