Remembering my grandmother
She gave me hope, motivation and love
Even during times of distress, anguish, sadness or even when experiencing pain, they look hopeful and calm.
Sadly, as they begin aging, they tend to suffer from debilitating illnesses. So make sure, you spend productive and fruitful time with these people who live only for a short period but provide lessons worth a lifetime.
My grandmother, was old but healthy. Despite a nagging slipped disc, she was always active, smiling. Teaching me that life has a lot more to give than just suffering in agony. She showed me that values of simplicity and compassion are the most important.
Recently, she lost a battle fighting a debilitating tumour, which slowly saw an end to her life. Her death has made a huge impact on my life. She was one of the people, other than my mother, who brought hope, motivation and love in my life.
When grandmothers pass away, the feeling of losing a significant treasure creeps in.
People only seem to understand the importance of the treasure that grandmothers are, only when they lose them. Let’s value our treasures while we still have them in our lives.
- The reader is a student based in Dubai.
