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THE LESSON
I remember when I was in High School, my Grandma was always asking me these questions, "Where's your food?" "I already gave you your snack, why are you still starving?" "Didn't you eat your food I'd prepare for you in school?" "I gave you money to buy your snack,where did it go?"

Well, I'm always quiet when she's like that. I know, Grandma was just concern about me not eating my food.

I grew up with her. I'm like her caregiver since when I was little. Grandma has this so called pension from the government, that's why she have the money to sustain for me. I remember when I was a kid, she used to scold my Mom everytime she's abusing me, you know? My mom used to hurt me, physically, and most hurtful of all, emotionally. But it's okay, there's Grandma who love me so much and cared for me like how every mother did, more than my mother did! :')

But so sad that after Grandma's birthday just this last year 2022,she passed away. She left me already.

I remember during High School, she even asked my uncle to go after me. So that she'll know what's going on with my pack snack, she's so obssessed to know why I always came back from school starving. :') Like, Grandma's so sure I'm not eating them. :-D

Then one day, after class, when I got home, Grandma asked me, "Are you starving?"
I answered her, "Yes Grandma, I'm sorry I'm always like this."
She nod and replied, "It's okay, come here, get this money and buy your food."
I wondered, she's not upset this time, so I asked her, "You're not mad Grandma?I mean, we're always having a ceremony everytime I'm like this." Grandma smiled at me and said, "I already knew why you're always starving when you got home. Your uncle Ruben told me about something."

I'm shocked, but I'm not scared, because I know that I'm not doing something wrong, indeed, Grandma is not angry with me,that means, she understands me.

"The next time you'll go to the plaza, please buy me some bread and water, and give this to the kids there. I'm so proud of you my Grandchild, I'm just upset because you're not telling me the truth. Why did you have to hide such a good deed like this? I already knew you're giving away your snack to the homeless children at the plaza. And you're doing that, almost everyday. That is why I wondered why you're always starving everytime you come home from school when you have your snack with you everyday." Grandma sighed deeply.

I'm surprised with what Grandma told me to do. But I'm so happy. I answered her, "Grandma, I don't have to tell anyone that I'm helping other people, let the world feel the low-key kindness from your heart. Generosity isn't about how many people know that you're sharing, it's about how many people appreciates you when you're giving. Remember Grandma? You're the one who taught me that lesson. :') The moment I saw you giving your money to someone,even a stranger who will walk through our door. You didn't know them, but still you have the heart to give. I saw the joy in your eyes, the tears of feeling the pain of other people when they're begging for help, you also feel that pain. You never hesitate to let them in and give water and food, our small home was showered by your generosity and kindness Grandma. That's what I saw, so that's why I decided to do the same."

Grandma replied with teary eyes, "My Grandchild, that's why I'm happy. Always remember this, when the world is not generous to you,when you have little, still, share it to those who needed it more. Having less is not an excuse not to give,because having less yet giving, is amazing, than giving because you have everything."

LESSON :
I know I am not a perfect person, nor a perfect Grandchild to my Grandma, but one thing I'm sure of, I'm applying the lesson even up to now. :') Everytime I see homeless people, I'll stop by and give something I can. Sometimes when I'm free, I use to bring books to the plaza, read it for the homeless child there. I'm also teaching them how to write, read and count. Everytime I go there, I'm still far but they're already excited to see me. :') Very heart warming. :')
EVERYTIME I SEE THE SMILE ON THEIR FACES, I ONLY SAW ONE PERSON THROUGH THEIR EYES. MY GRANDMA... <3
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