To you, Grandpa. :)

• Posted by Kruti13 January 16 - Filed in Arts & Culture - 238 views

  Old is Gold they say. I say, old are gold. Remember the times when you were a small kid and there were two old people with silver locks who used to hide you when you ran from your parents after doing a notorious deed ? You used to bake cakes and cookies with that old lady in your vacations, she used to oil your hair and plait them beautifully and used to tell you all those fairy tales and the fables at bedtime. That old man whom you used to go with for fishing and had a great time. Do you even remember them ? Yes, you got it right, those old people were none other than our grandparents itself!

  

  (Isn't this such a cute drawing by a kid ? Shows innocence and love :))

  Now we are teens or maybe working in a job.. got so busy in our web of life that we don't even suffer the pain to call them once. I have seen many people who don't even know where their grandparents is and how are they ? How can we forget those whom we shared our childhood with, who were a part and parcel of our life somewhere in the past. Why aren't they in our present now ? Or if some of those people are lucky enough where the grandparents still reside with them, the way they treat them isn't up to the mark. There is a small kid about 9 years old who travels in my school bus. His bus stop would be about a kilometer away from his home. As he is still small, his grand-dad is always there to drop and receive him. Whether it is blazing heat of the sun, freezing cold or raining cats and dogs.. he is always there on time at the bus stop without fail no matter what! Such is the unconditional love of them. And this kid who thinks it's uncool and he is ashamed of being with him. So he jumps off the bus, gives him his school bag to carry and runs away to home fearing none of his friend should see it! His grand-dad walks behind him taking small steps as he is too old to even walk properly but he always has a smile on his face which shows how happy he is to see his grand-child returning back home safe and sound.

   

  I see this everyday and it pinches my heart. How could we do this to them ? Is this the way to treat those who used to always take your side when your parents scolded you ? It is said that grandparents spoil their grandchildren and according to me it is very much true.

  I have experienced it myself :P

   

  Friends, I am THIS close to lose my maternal grandfather. I  love him a lot and I know he t loves me more. We have shared some amazing priceless memories together. I cherish them always Grandpa. 

  The value of my grand-mom since then has been increased several times. Go, talk to your grandparents once a while and let them know you haven't forgotten them. Thank them for your such an incredible childhood and be an helping hand as now, they have become weak because once they are gone, you are going to realize their importance in your lives but then it would be too late and no matter how much you shout you cared, they won't be able to listen to you.

   

  To all the grandparents reading this, (Psstt.. I know some do ;) :P ).. You all rock! :D