The gift of giving?

How many of you agree that wonderful things happen to you later on in life after experiencing incredible giving experiences at a tender age?

Do I agree? Yes, I do. Let us take for instance my writing this blog and feeling at ease with what I choose to write about. Thinking back there has been one incredible experience that i would like to share with you. It was spending quality time with my grandfather who was developing a disease called Parkinson's. My grandfather was a grand old man with a deep voice and a sharp temper. He had done most of his schooling in England and returned to India to be a District Judge and start a family of his own. Little did I know that he would be more British than Indian as he smoked a pipe, wore classy shirts and trousers and insisted on good manners and discipline, always!

Just the thought of grandpa made me nervous and scared but I always had a soft corner for him as he rewarded me with chocolates for good behavior. Now, to relate my incredible experience with grandpa. Well, little did I know that he loved my hand writing and my writing style until he insisted that I spend my weekends helping him write letters to his good old friends as he had developed a debilitating disease called Parkinson's and his fingers always trembled. My poor darling grandpa I thought and willingly offered to help him whenever he needed help.

Little did I realize at that time that I was learning every step of the way. I did what I was told as I had just offered to be his hands and not HIM! He loved me for just being ME. As I listened I learned, as I wrote I learned and as I interacted with him I learned. The experience was INCREDIBLE! It had a lasting effect on me as it improved my grammar, writing style, confidence and personality. And what I find most fascinating is that everytime I write, it brings back fond memories of quality time with my grandfather.

Surely, many of you have an incredible experience to share. Do publish your posts for all to see. Thank you!