The 100 Words on Saturday prompt:
my grandmother/grandfather said…
My grandmother said to me, “Open that trunk and pick out anything you like from the dress materials and saris kept in it, they are brand new clothes and not hand-me-downs”. She smiled at her own wit, though her eyes glazed over with pain.
When I refused to take anything, she said, “I am 94 years old, have a broken hip bone, and these clothes are of no use to me but giving you something you like will make me happy.”
She taught me so many things: smiling through pain, generosity, courage, self-respect, ability to live life to the fullest.
By Sulekha Rawat
A wonderful story, Sulekha! It is wonderful to know how to give and how to receive.
That’s lovely, Sulekha. So touching and heartwarming.
http://cattitudeandgratitude.blogspot.ca/2014/08/100-words-on-saturday-rebel-without.html
This prompt brings out the best in us, doesn’t it? I welled up when I thought of my grandparents when writing my post. Your piece does the same thing, Sulekha.
We can learn so much from our elders, if only we open ourselves to their wisdom and learning-from-life. Sadly, I see more and more of our youngsters not interested in that kind of wisdom. Thanks Sulekha for this lovely piece.
Lovely Sulekha…. Our elders have so much of wisdom…So much , infact, we learn everything from them..
Ability to live life the fullest-this is one of many things I need to learn from my grandmother. The enthusiasm and curiosity at her age puts me to shame. A lovely post about your grandma, Sulekha!
Grand parents’ advice is always precious.A nice and cute post, Sulekha.
My maternal grandmom gave all her granddaughters her old beautiful Benaras sarees to be made into ‘langas'(long skirts) . Grandmoms are very sweet.
Aren’t they such sweethearts. Beautiful story.
That is one trait I also loved about my grandmothers.
Love, and pampering…lots of them!
Such a sweet granny… grandparents are always special
Tina from The Sunny Side of Life
A wonder grand mom with a heart of gold. Grand moms dote on their grand children and this is love:)
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