Everyone has a different definition about a great
man. For some, a great man might be a person who is extremely famous. For some,
a great man might be a person who is exceptionally rich and powerful. For some people
like me, a great man is a person with an extraordinary character.
This post is dedicated to the person whose values,
ideals, personality and character has influenced my life and made me the person
I am today. He is my Dad, my Mom, my role model, my best friend, my cheerleader, my philosopher
and my guide.
I understood his greatness for the first time when I
was twelve years old. The love of his life, my mother passed away due to
multiple organ failure. It broke him to bits. But he did not let
his deep anguish reflect on his face as it would have tormented me. He was determined to fulfill the last
promise he made to my mother, that is to give me the best life possible and to
raise me up to be a strong, well read and independent woman.
Therefore, instead of detaching himself from
everything and drowning in grief, my Dad became my Mom that day. From cooking
my meals to giving me company to making me ready for school, he did it all.
He
is made of great love
He
is made of great sacrifices
It’s
because of his greatness
I
can feel my Mom’s presence within him
Every
single day!
Although my Dad made my life easier, his life was
clouded with several adversities and hardships after Mom passed away. Managing
work and bringing up an adamant teenager was not an easy thing together. He
couldn’t sleep properly at night for the next 3-4 years.
I used to study for my board exams at night and he used to give me company. Again, at the crack of dawn, he had to wake up for making my breakfast and then heading for his work. But he did not lose patience even in those trying times.The smile on his face never faded even for a day. His optimistic outlook towards life made him see the silver lining behind the grey clouds. With a smile on his face, he fought with all his adversities without any complaints.
I used to study for my board exams at night and he used to give me company. Again, at the crack of dawn, he had to wake up for making my breakfast and then heading for his work. But he did not lose patience even in those trying times.The smile on his face never faded even for a day. His optimistic outlook towards life made him see the silver lining behind the grey clouds. With a smile on his face, he fought with all his adversities without any complaints.
He
is made of great resilience
He
is made of great tenacity
It’s
because of his greatness
I
have learnt to face adversities
With
a calm mind and a brave heart!
During my high school days, I became a very quiet
and friendless person. I had to get admitted in a new school and as a result, I
lost all my old friends. There was a chasm in me, which my Dad rightly realized.
From that day onward, I got a new friend in my Dad. With every year, our
friendship has strengthened. I can chat with him about anything and everything.
The best thing about this friend is that he is such a patient listener.
He is always my companion in playing outdoor games, in trying adventure sports, in painting, in taking selfies, in singing and dancing etc. Recently, when I tried paragliding, it was my Dad who encouraged me to fly and was cheering me up all the while.
He is always my companion in playing outdoor games, in trying adventure sports, in painting, in taking selfies, in singing and dancing etc. Recently, when I tried paragliding, it was my Dad who encouraged me to fly and was cheering me up all the while.
He
is made of great amiableness
He
is made of great cheer
It’s
because of his greatness
I
have never felt
The
absence of a sibling or friend ever!
When I was doing my marketing internship, I used to
stay very annoyed all the time. My Dad could clearly understand that I was not
enjoying the work I was doing. He told me to listen to my heart’s calling. “Do
what you Love. Love what you do” is the motto he tells me to live by. At first,
I couldn’t clearly understand what the calling of my heart is. But gradually,
when I started listening to my heart more carefully, I could hear its words.
It’s because of Dad’s constant motivation that I dared to follow my passion for writing in various ways.
He
is made of great values
He
is made of great philosophies
It’s
because of his greatness
I
could find the purpose
Of
my Living!
My maternal grandmother lives with us. My Dad takes
care of her the way my Mom would have taken care of her, had she been alive. My
grandmother was suffering from breast cancer and my Dad made every possible
effort to cure her from the life threatening disease. His efforts, prayers and
love could cure her totally. My grandmother is totally cured of cancer today and
lives a wonderful life now. I really forget sometimes that my grandmother is my
Dad’s mother-in-law. They are totally Mother and Son.
He
is made of a great heart
He
is made of great willpower
It’s
because of his greatness
I
believe in the power of
Love,
Miracle and Prayers!
Throughout the stretch of years, I have seen my Dad
dealing with several ups and downs in his life. But his positive attitude is always there in whatever situation he is in. I have never seen him losing
patience ever. He is the most patient and forgiving person I have ever come
across. Humming a song of Kishore Kumar and carrying a serene smile on his
face, he exudes positive vibes always.
In my eyes, he is the most successful person ever. The
way he has brought me up, taken care of my maternal grandmother, worked hard to
be a self-made successful man and the way he loves life make me say that he is made of a great soul, a great heart and a great mind.
The
inspiration to be a better person
The
motivation to follow my passion
The
enlightenment to be patient, forgiving and hard working
The
vision to help others
The
influence to love unconditionally
Stems
from the person who is a great, benevolent soul
It’s
a blessing to be his daughter!
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