granpa for hire

 

granpa for hire

the personal ad in a leading newspaper struck me first as amusing then as sad

eldere bereft of the loving care of their younger have to put themselves on hire for love

words of thad echoed my thoughts

wanted-loving children/grandchildren for a love famished granpa

i may be old i may nit be rich or healthy buti have enugh love and experience to share

for those in need of elderly love and care and blessings

i am available 70 educated financially supported by children

(but not wanted by them)

i was intrigued and called the number in the ad.

a sad voice repled yes it is x speaking

about your ad

you are in need of granparents

not exactly…i wanted to get to know you and

–get the story behind the ad ?

i mean …

no problem –please call on me at …… any time your convenience

i am always available

i went

1 bhk at west mamblam

elderly white haired gentleman resonable healthy though thin

welcomed me ,served readymade cofee

i am a postgraduate was employed in a govt concern for 30 years

i have 4 children all abroad

lost my wife to cancer 15 years ago

looking after my aged (93) mother since then

now -god blesss her–she is no more

i am loath to lie abroad so i am living alone

but as i said

i am still full of love care and affection for those in need of it

whether your children know of this

obviously not

has anyone responded

sadly not ..but i still have hope