My Grandfather

 

~My Grandfather~

 “Love is the greatest gift that one generation can leave to another” ~ Richard Garnett

        The above saying truly acknowledges the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. No matter how fast-paced this world becomes, this bond survives. Our grandparents are our biggest supporters in life. Now that I look back at the time, my grandfather has been the most influential person I’ve ever known.

      My grandfather’s name is Becherbhai patel. He is a very humble man. He has constantly been present in all the stages of my life. This year he turned seventy-nine. Despite his age, he is the most energetic member of our family. His jolly personality always brightens our mood. My grandfather acts like the root which binds our family all together.

     

My grandfather has multiple interests. He is very fond of gardening. Our backyard is filled with shrubs and herbs of all kinds. He is a great home cook. Often I watch him pick tomatoes from the garden and create innovative dishes for me. He says cooking is therapeutic. Being a retired headmaster of the Public School, books have been his pride possession. He loves to spend time with his books.

       Sometimes, he also indulges in poetry writing. And then he reads them to us. His other hobbies include watching movies and listening to my grandmother’s songs. I feel lucky to be able to live with my grandparents. Whenever I got scolded by my mom or dad, my grandfather always comes to my rescue. We share a special bond. I always share my day to day stories with him. And he loves to spend time with me.

      Every weekend, we sit together and watch a horror movie. Once in a while, he lets me cook some dishes for him. Picnics are our favourite moments. My grandfather never lets me down. He encourages me to try out new things. Whenever I feel scared, a simple nod from him is enough to boost my confidence.

      He considers me his best friend. And he feels like he is revisiting his childhood when I am with him. Our laughs are contagious. After his retirement, I am beginning to spend more time with him. Our bond just keeps getting stronger with the passing time.

       My grandfather has taught me the core values of life. I have learned the essence of kindness, love, and affection from him. He has strengthened my will and transformed me into a better individual. He is my bolster, and I love him so much. He has never abandoned anyone in his life. And his presence has made our lives better in so many ways. I am thankful for having him near me. And I hope he lives a healthy and long life ahead.