Remembering Grandma !!

Being the youngest of a large family has been the most unusual experience. By the time I was born, half of the remaining children in our family were teenagers and the oldest two were in their late teens. So you can well imagine how affectionate was everyone towards me, and today here i am remembering the selfless love my Grandma showered to me though I had the least oppurtunity to interact with her. She passed away 21 years ago this day. My memories of Grandma start I believe, with a feeling of safety and peace that I always felt when I was with her.

I remember when i nagged to have tea when every other elders at home sat with evening tea.  She used to make me a cup a 'granma's tea' consisting of hot water with milk or cup hot milk and sugar. She always made me feel heard.

She always gave me company when i had loads of homework. I learned my basic mathematical operations and various other subjects from her. She made sure I gain knowledge in my fundamentals.

I remember once I had pushed her out of rage. She then being a weak lady in her 70's had fell down hurting her hand badly which bled along with a swollen forehead. She told my mom she fell due to dizziness. She made me feel protected.

When I cried as lights went off, she took me in her arms , narrated to me fairytales with the hand fans on. She made me feel special.

I miss this wonderful,profound lady in my life still today.

"You may have tangible wealth untold;

Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.

Richer than I you can never be -

I had a grand mother who read to me."