“Happy birthday to you..happy birthday to you…happy birthday dear dear grandpa, happy birthday to you..!” The atmosphere was filled with the voices of people, wishing happy birthday to my grandfather. It was an unforgettable memory for me and my family. What was so special about this birthday party of an old man who has seen and celebrated more birthdays than most of us have? The reason why it was so memorable was because there was this one point in his life where he could have left my family and this beautiful world. I still remembered that day of May when my grandfather was diagnosed with the heart failure. I didn 't know how to face my grandfather anymore because I knew that, the minute I will see my grandfather, I wont be able to control
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He was sitting on a rolling chair reading a book; upon closely looking I saw the title of the book: “The gift of imperfection”. I think he sensed someone’s presence because he looked up, his eyes searching for that presence. When he saw me, he had a light smile on his lips. He immediately put a page reminder in the book, closed it and kept it on the desk. I went near him and took a seat on the chair in front of him. He knew that I wasn 't happy about his diagnosis and that I was emotionally weak. He looked at me and said “sweetheart, I will always stay in your heart and mind”. Tears started rolling from my eyes like the flooding river. Although, he wasn 't crying or showing any sign of weakness, I could sense that, from inside he was all drained and sad. He said “Dear, all human beings have to die one day. Some die early, whereas some die later but eventually everyone has to die and I am not a special person. I will also have to go through the same process.”. I was amazed by seeing how strong he was despite knowing that he can possibly lose his life too. Him remaining strong even in the worst situation of his life made me more strong. I hugged my grandfather and told him “ You got this grandpa.” He smiled with determined …show more content…
hospital where the surgery of my grandfather was going to take place in about 15 minutes. The doctors and nurses were checking his blood pressure, body temperature and heart rate. I was watching him from outside the room. After about 5 minutes, doctors came out and allowed us to meet him before the surgery. I went inside with my parents, trying to hold my tears and to look strong in front of him. I hugged him and told him that “you are my best and strong grandpa. I will wait for you to come healthy and stronger than before, after the surgery. He laughed at my comment and said that “even if I don 't come outside healthy and strong, promise me that you will not miss me because I will always be there with you in your heart and memories.” I nodded my head and kissed him on the cheeks. The thought that this could be the last time of him talking to me stung me hard. I brushed off all my negative thoughts and decided to think positive. Soon, nurses came in the room to take my grandfather to the operation room. He looked at me and smiled “My strong girl, always stay strong.” I smiled and nodded. Soon, I saw him vanishing from my sight and going into the operation
He was sitting on a rolling chair reading a book; upon closely looking I saw the title of the book: “The gift of imperfection”. I think he sensed someone’s presence because he looked up, his eyes searching for that presence. When he saw me, he had a light smile on his lips. He immediately put a page reminder in the book, closed it and kept it on the desk. I went near him and took a seat on the chair in front of him. He knew that I wasn 't happy about his diagnosis and that I was emotionally weak. He looked at me and said “sweetheart, I will always stay in your heart and mind”. Tears started rolling from my eyes like the flooding river. Although, he wasn 't crying or showing any sign of weakness, I could sense that, from inside he was all drained and sad. He said “Dear, all human beings have to die one day. Some die early, whereas some die later but eventually everyone has to die and I am not a special person. I will also have to go through the same process.”. I was amazed by seeing how strong he was despite knowing that he can possibly lose his life too. Him remaining strong even in the worst situation of his life made me more strong. I hugged my grandfather and told him “ You got this grandpa.” He smiled with determined …show more content…
hospital where the surgery of my grandfather was going to take place in about 15 minutes. The doctors and nurses were checking his blood pressure, body temperature and heart rate. I was watching him from outside the room. After about 5 minutes, doctors came out and allowed us to meet him before the surgery. I went inside with my parents, trying to hold my tears and to look strong in front of him. I hugged him and told him that “you are my best and strong grandpa. I will wait for you to come healthy and stronger than before, after the surgery. He laughed at my comment and said that “even if I don 't come outside healthy and strong, promise me that you will not miss me because I will always be there with you in your heart and memories.” I nodded my head and kissed him on the cheeks. The thought that this could be the last time of him talking to me stung me hard. I brushed off all my negative thoughts and decided to think positive. Soon, nurses came in the room to take my grandfather to the operation room. He looked at me and smiled “My strong girl, always stay strong.” I smiled and nodded. Soon, I saw him vanishing from my sight and going into the operation