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- A Caring opportunity for our aged parent or grandparent can be a journey of joy, sacrifice, and also an unforgettable lessons. For me, this very journey began in my quiet village (Nkwot) where I was raised. My grandparents, most especially my grandmother became the anchors of my dear life during a very critical period: my preparation for the SSCE exams.
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My grandfather, a very wise and firm man, often shared with us tales from his youth, filled with much cultural pride and ancestral wisdom. I do helped him with the daily routines, fetched water, cleaned, farm work and ensured pretty well he took his herbal medicines on time. But one day, he generously, quietly answered the final call of life. His passing on hit me so deeply, yet I found new strength 💪 and my role as a caregiver wasn't over. My grandmother obviously needed me now more than ever after her husband's dismissed.
- Granny had now grown weaker, and her eyes somehow no longer sparkled like before. Yet, she remained the matriarch, the true heart of our home. While always studying for my exams, I also do the cooking, sweeping, massaged her legs, and sat beside her each night 🌃 listening to her stories of life. Some nights, I do had to read by the dim glow of a lantern, holding her hands while reviewing my lesson notes.
The biggest challenge I faced? Balancing of my academic focus with her growing needs. There were obviously moments I wanted to break down, but God help me I didn’t. My family (parent) supported me always emotionally, and through faith, love, and sheer willpower, which I pressed on.
I never for once see this responsibility as a burden, rather it was a divine calling. I believe pretty sure that the wisdom of the old fuels the greatness of the young. By always caring for my granny, I learned more on patience, empathy, and the true meaning of service, and at the end, she'll blessed me with prayers.
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- Looking back at time, I am proud. My grandmother’s peaceful smile and my clear successful completion of SSCE with outstanding grades stand as proof that love can always conquer the toughest moments. Even now after her dismissed, her prayers follow me everywhere.
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To any one and everyone in a similar role, please remember: you’re not just helping them, but you’re building the most compassionate version of your own self.
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