I take words and the power of words very seriously, and I don't say certain words lightly to just anyone; perhaps I am very selective. There are negative words, such as those used when complaining, which attract the very thing we are complaining about, so I don't do that or try to control it as much as possible. And there are words of affection, which I love to say; that gratifies me.
Words like friend and love are words reserved only for certain people. Today, they are used very broadly, especially on social media... everyone is friends... but are they? I am talking about true friendship. I think they are more like acquaintances.
The same thing happens to me with love. Love is not a feeling I take lightly, but something profound, and I'm not referring here to universal love, which, of course, I give to everything and everyone, but that love for a particular person. Of course, I love my family, which consists of my mother and brother. There are few of us. I love my cats and special people. But there are few of them.
There are also people who are no longer here, but I still love them. The fact that I can't see or hug that person doesn't mean that the love is gone. The first person who came to mind is my grandfather, my maternal grandfather.
I am 47 years old and he passed away when I was 7. So what I experienced with him was very little but intense. Does quantity or quality matter? I believe that quality prevails. I loved him before, when he was with me, and I love him now after so many years, and not just because he was my grandfather, because that title is only a matter of blood. He was a real grandfather, one who loved me with all his being and showed me that love. And I know I love him because when I talk about him, or in this case write about him, I get emotional and tears always come to my eyes.
From him I inherited my love of the sea, boats, photography, nature, travel and even magic. We got up to mischief together and he covered for me so my mother wouldn't find out. He indulged me, accompanied me, was always there for me. He let me comb his hair and mess it up... I was just a little girl, but he indulged me.
The day he left, I just kept repeating one phrase over and over: ‘He was good, he was good.’ I thought that good people didn't die, or that's how it should be. I felt a huge void. I appreciated that he showed me his love, I value that very much. And after he left, I always talked to him. I will never forget how he held my hand as we walked.
I learned a lot from my grandfather, from his successes and even more from his mistakes. I know he adored me.
And many years later, without seeking it or suspecting it would happen, it was thanks to my grandfather, Fermín, who never wanted to become an Argentine citizen, that I was able to obtain my Spanish nationality, and I believe he brought me back to his homeland so that I would be better off. I will never forget how sweet he was to me and his displays of love. What I asked him for in secret, after he left, he fulfilled, and I know that he has always taken care of me. I will always love him.
Love is something that is earned, that is felt without explanation, something that arises like magic. And my love for my grandfather will endure through the ages. This great topic and much more that @galenkp offers us in the brilliant weekend topics invite us to reflect.
Thank you very much for reading today, I wish you a very good weekend. See you soon. Amonet.
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Good afternoon, dear friend @avdesing
It's true, the words "love" or "friend" have become popular on social media, and it's very common for someone to call you "love" or "friend" in a conversation.
I'm glad you were able to obtain Spanish nationality thanks to your grandfather.
Have a wonderful weekend.
I loved him very much. Thank you very much!!!🤗
What you tell us about your grandfather and that relationship that brought with it lessons that endure over time is wonderful. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for reading my post! Thank you!
Good afternoon, Amonet.
What beautiful photographs! I love boats.
You have wonderful memories of your grandfather. It's great that you shared this experience.
Have a wonderful afternoon.
He was a beautiful and very kind person!!! Thank you very much!🤗
Good evening @avdesing, I read the post carefully (I always do) but on this occasion the subject deserved more attention.
You are right about social media, at least I see it that way. But above all I got the references to your grandfather. And I also agree very much, people who are not there can still be loved. The people we love are always with us.
Best regards.
He will always be with me, I know it! Thank you very much and good night!🤗👋
There is no doubt in my mind. I hope you get some rest. Good night, I'll visit you tomorrow! 🤗👋
What a beautiful inheritance your grandfather left you,
And surely as you say, he also takes care of you from wherever he is and was also the main bridge for you to now have a better quality of life in the country where you live.
What a joy to have had a loving and complicit grandfather! 😊
He was a great grandfather despite the few years I had him, I will always remember him fondly. Thank you!!!
as you said, quality is more important than quantity =)
Always!🤗
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Good morning, Amonet. I agree with everything you've expressed here. I like how you always see beyond the tangible (your inner world is fascinating) and can feel that writing this post brought back some beautiful memories for you. Love is expressed in many ways. In my case, I say "I love you" when I truly feel it.
I can't say what I don't feel, it would be fake and I can't do it. Like you, if I say something, it's because it comes from the heart and yes... I'm selective. Maybe because I was betrayed a lot in my youth... way back when, ha ha ha.
Sometimes I don't even know where I get the things I know... I think it comes from somewhere else. Thanks!🤗
Greetings @avdesing, what wonderful memories you have of your grandfather. He was a special person who pampered and cared for you with so much love. Even though he wasn't physically present, he allowed you to obtain Spanish nationality.
Have a great week!
He was very affectionate, and I inherited that from him too. Thank you very much, and have a great week!