My Grandpa My Inspiration My Coach

Article written by Laxmi Narasimha Chary for certificate course HOSD 2015, Christ University

'' Feel what you feel, know what you know, and set your relatives free to do the same ''. 

This is an essay about my grandpa. It is not only an essay but my incidents with my grandpa. He is the great business man and most calm, disciplined person I have ever seen in my entire life. He has been both a figure and a friend to me. I could never imagine my life with him. He had taught me so much, but a few things really stand out. He has taught me to never give up and try and try again. But there was a time when he was also faced a lot of troubles in his life. But what kept him going was a fighting spirit. It is very rightly said that Grandparents are the best persons to have a chat in, because you get to learn a lot from their experiences in life, and experience only leads to excellence.

 Grandpa was the first person to give me a cricket batting glove and to play catch with me. My first glove was as small as the size of my whole hand is now. When Grandpa got me that glove I was very excited. I was so happy I even slept with it at my side. It was my pride and joy. When I was ten, I played on my first cricket team and my grandfather was the advisor. He wanted me to play only the role of the batsmen, but I like to play the role of an all rounder. Later, my grandpa was very proud of the way I played that season and he has worked with me ever since to make me a better all rounder. 

My grandfather is 70 old. He is in great physical condition, strong as a bull and very active. My grandpa still looks after the business and gives suggestions to my dad. He is well-known around town and everybody loves him because of his dedication on his work. Grandpa has helped me become not only a better player, but a better sport and an all-around better person. I owe him all my success in cricket and in my life. Today my grandfather is too old to help me with my playing, but he still comes to every practice and game. . He sits and watches my practices through rain and shine. He was named our cricket team's number one fan by my coach. I love him and hope he will be around for many more years to support me and cricket.

 He is 70 and the memories of 1947 independence is still alive in him. It feels like a roller coaster ride when I listen to some brave and fighting stories from him. He has shared his experience of "how India gained independence” from him. Whenever I was down with my life he was the only one who motivated me. Sometimes talking to him feels so much good, it feels as if with the best learned person. We used to go for holidays and it has always been a craziest experience with him. I feel very blessed living each day with him.