After winter vacation, after becoming a new year, this was I and my friends’ first visit to Home for Old aged. Unfortunately, this was the last time for DP-2, my senior. From that fact, I could get another responsibility. Also, I appreciated the value which we’ve made by doing work together i.e. cooperation. After they leave, it might seem to be a burden for me. But, I don’t think it is burden. It would be another chance for dealing with big job. It would be helpful for me.
When I reached there, I saw few grandfathers coming out of the buildings. They were watering garden. They’ve remembered me and my friends and welcomed us by asking why you didn’t come here for a long time. I was really happy for meeting them again, sharing our stories, and seeing them leading a life properly.
Today, I got my laptop for sharing some pictures with them. Last time, I promised to show my photos in Korea with one of grandfathers. We were enjoying very much by talking about different cultures and life environments between India and Korea. They seemed to be happy in knowing about another country indirectly. While explaining my pictures, I couldn’t but face one wall, different language. So, I took a help from my friends and supervisor Jackson sir.
Before leaving there, one of them whose name is Maruti Khermode told me, “We’re really happy to know you and to be able to spend our time with you. Thanks for sharing your stories and photos. Could you print them out for us? We want to keep it here. So, we can enjoy…” I’ll surely print them out for them. This is another promise with them! Also, they are really good advisers. When one of my seniors, Kaustubh, informed them this is the last time for him because of the final exam, they advised how examinees take their position and how to pay attention in exam. From elders, we can always get warm words. This is what I want to put on ethical issue in this occasion. We must not ignore their(elders') position in society and in real life.
Till now, I have a small problem in communicating with them because they don’t know English much and I can’t speak their language, Hindi and Marathi, well. But, that is no problem at all. Another challenge for me! I can know how I can enjoy with them. I can manage it. I’m sure we will make wonderful memories one by one.
When I reached there, I saw few grandfathers coming out of the buildings. They were watering garden. They’ve remembered me and my friends and welcomed us by asking why you didn’t come here for a long time. I was really happy for meeting them again, sharing our stories, and seeing them leading a life properly.
Today, I got my laptop for sharing some pictures with them. Last time, I promised to show my photos in Korea with one of grandfathers. We were enjoying very much by talking about different cultures and life environments between India and Korea. They seemed to be happy in knowing about another country indirectly. While explaining my pictures, I couldn’t but face one wall, different language. So, I took a help from my friends and supervisor Jackson sir.
Before leaving there, one of them whose name is Maruti Khermode told me, “We’re really happy to know you and to be able to spend our time with you. Thanks for sharing your stories and photos. Could you print them out for us? We want to keep it here. So, we can enjoy…” I’ll surely print them out for them. This is another promise with them! Also, they are really good advisers. When one of my seniors, Kaustubh, informed them this is the last time for him because of the final exam, they advised how examinees take their position and how to pay attention in exam. From elders, we can always get warm words. This is what I want to put on ethical issue in this occasion. We must not ignore their(elders') position in society and in real life.
Till now, I have a small problem in communicating with them because they don’t know English much and I can’t speak their language, Hindi and Marathi, well. But, that is no problem at all. Another challenge for me! I can know how I can enjoy with them. I can manage it. I’m sure we will make wonderful memories one by one.
3 comments:
Hi Dasom,
The baton has been passed. Now, it is up to you and your friends to carry on the good work you all have started with your seniors. You are collaborating very well in this endeavor with your friends and supervisor while facing the language barrier. Remember, language cannot be a barrier when one's intentions are noble and for a worthy cause. Spending time with the elderly, making them feel cherished and worthy is something which will return to you in your future life. Your time which your are spending with them will be reciprocated in your old days by someone one day. Such is the way of the world.
Always remember the wise words of the "experienced" and "wise".
Keep up the good work.
CAS Coordinator
Yes, sir!
Your words are very true. Experiences would never make us disappointed. Also, they are really good teachers and mentors in life. Wisdom is another necessary one which we should get it from our experiences. I'll never get fear though there'd be barrier. It seems to be difficult to overcome. But, it will be nothing under my efforts.
Thank you, sir.
Hi Dasom
It makes me proud to know that our world still has young sensitive people like you all. Many fail to realise the vast experience which they have and take them for granted. However it is you people who make a difference in their life and it is evident that you have been able to touch their lives.
Keep up this feeling for the elderly all the days of your life as some day you will cherish the thought that you could do something for the forgotten.
Keep up the good work.
Jackson Joy
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