A very sad incident occurred couple of days back. It was an encounter with a Cab Driver...
I don’t understand sometimes where the world is going, there is one side who is thriving in all possible ways and then there is another side who has no solace at all. It is so difficult to see these hard facts of life. Whenever I face these kind of instances I really feel how lucky I am to have the life that I have. There are times when I get into a brooding mode for little things and then when I encounter like what I did they make me realise that I am very privileged and a blessed one.
A couple of days back I was getting back home from a dinner and I had to take a cab. A cab was passing by, I stopped it and got into it, I was a little busy on my phone hence without lifting my head I told the driver my destination. After almost half the distance I realized that he was going at a very slow pace almost at a speed of 30, so I kept my phone away and checked with him, what was the matter? He replied back in a very frail voice that he will drive little fast but he can’t go more faster. I could figure out from behind that he was a very old man and his hands were also trembling while driving, I was finding something very odd, so I did not push him much, then very curiously I asked him what his age was. He said he was 83 Years old, It was a shock for me, I could not believe that a person of this age also had to work for a living. I asked him why he is working at such a very old age and he told me that his son was not working, he was on alcohol so he had no choice but to earn to support the family of his son. The way he said was Madam what to do if I don’t earn what the children will eat. It was so heart breaking. I was almost in my tears. I told him – I would like to help him financially in some way, and to my utter surprise he refused to take any help. He said please give me only what is the earning from the drive and nothing more as a help. He also said, today one time you will help me then after that what, I don’t want to get dependent on easy money. I asked for his phone number, if I could do something for him on a long term basis, poor man did not even have that. He seemed so much dejected with life, he said “Let it be Madam, you heard me is more than enough”
He was little hard in his words but I can completely understand why he must be like that after going through all the pain in life.
So much of dignity he held for himself, which I don’t see it even in the younger people who are so much capable of everything.
It was really very heart-breaking to see a person reaching at this stage of life and still fighting for survival needs. And it’s a shame on the government policies that when they think of all the economic development they overlook the very basics. The son of this elderly man the biggest culprit, I have no words for such people, they are utter disgusting that they cannot take care of their old parents.
I wish the man get some relief and I hope that the younger generation is more sensitive towards the old people in their families and treat them with love, care and respect.
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I am about to cry...
we also have so many old, very old people who are trying to earn on their lives - some life problems or just low pensions (100-150 ysd per month!)
it's very sad. I have the same idea - where this world is going.. why were these people working all their lives and pay high taxes to get so low pensions?!
I often see old women selling some greens or flowers or anything that I don't actually need but I always try to buy something just to help..
and this story with an alcocholic son is so painful..
That's very kind of you my dear. Always be the person you are with the noble gestures you have.
Some hard facts of life that we face on a daily basis and cant do much about it :(
My mom likes to watch movies or tv-programmes which tell about such stories and such people, and she takes it too close to her heart and always cries
I am the same as her so i even don't watch them, because I take it as my personal pain, but we can't help anyone and our sufferings will remain just our sufferings-(
Wao almost make me cry dear Nainaz I think I will now, is a very tragic story pitifully much of the elderly, come to this age unemployed, perhaps we should give thanks that this gentleman has a taxi and is not on the street begging for alms , here and in many parts of the world there are many in this condition and if you came to Venezuela you would see such a level of poverty in some streets that would devastate the pain, we are very sensitive beings to these stories.
It is terrible that the son is an alcoholic and he is the breadwinner, I wish I had accepted your help, there are so many elderly people who need a helping hand, I recently met a man like an oak, lucid of 90 years bedridden because he does not have to pay leg operation that has to be done, a story I plan to share and find a way to help him, I was moved and see him in bed broke my heart.
Well done .. interesting
They are the source of wisdom and part of the truth that we must hear from them,That is their right
Thanks for sharing this with us
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What a touching post! Made me tear up! I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the elderly. I worked a nursing home as a CNA for years. Those people became family. Their families became my family too. Thanks for the great read! I resteemed this post and followed you! Please check out some of my blogs too :) God bless!
Very inspirational. Be kind spread kindness.
Thank you @thenomadictales
Life has taught me that you usually get what you deserve.
For example: If you work your entire life expecting to get a big pension from the government then I have bad news.
To live is to struggle, without it, life would be boring and pointless.
Yes my dear, but I would still feel pained if I see a person at 80 struggling for a living and taking up the burden of his family when it should be the other way around. I do also understand that this is his destiny which he has to but everyone deserves peace after reaching at this stage of life
Really nice post. It was an incredible and very well written post. I don't think people should work when they become elder. Only one thing bothers me, and that this is "Parenting". I really think that like 99% your kid's future depends on parents. And if they didn't give him enough attention and worked with him and when he becomes adult and he has chosen alcohol or any other not very socially acceptable lifestyle it is mostly parents fault. I am myself a father, and I truly understand that this is the hardest role in the world. But if it is done only for a check, parents get what they deserve. I am not talking about college years when most of us are getting out and do stupid stuff, but afterwards, usually, people tend to get their head together and work towards the best future they can get. And if parents have not given the skills to do so, so it is parents fault. I am not talking about money, I am talking about interaction with other people, emotional control, rational thinking and so on. Of course, there are exceptions, but in most of the cases it is always the same "parenting"
O god earlier while reading your article I was very sad for the old man but later going through the whole article I was also feeling Proud of him for all his Hard Work.
Well a small query what is ur profession
Regards @crafter
Ya I too feel proud for him but its so painful to see people at this stage of life still struggling for basics.
I am into alternative healing therapies and Crystal Healing and Yoga is my forte. Besides that I am into counselling and Tarot card reading.
Thanx for your support @crafter.
Warm regards
Hey that's a great profession. U must have proven urself a helping hand to lots &lots of people.i Wish you luck 👍.
After reading your Articles,I had an idea that you are into something great.as all ur Post give a +ve message.
Regards @Crafter
Younger generations must learn the importance of respecting their elders and make time to listen and spend quality with them!
i appreciate that you offered help
that is the need of the hour!
Yes it is the duty of children to take care of the old people at home. I feel sad I could not do anything for him :(
absolutely
at least you made an effort
that really counts
You could probably share/donate what you've made from this post with him. See if you can spot him in the same locality in the next few days.
That'll be really nice of you.
Thats definetly on my mind or I have some other plans for him too. Thanx for your thoughts @streetsmart
Hate reading sad stories. :(
Decided to skim past after reading a bit.
I too feel sad but this is the reality of lives in certain countries which hits right on our faces almost daily
Indeed, the dialogue between you and the old man affects the heart and stir feelings, I always hope to appreciate the elderly people ,,, And you really have a beautiful heart،، u r very cool an wonderful person ,,, I wish u a good luck and happy @nainaztengra 👍👍👍😉😊
Thank you @samer484 for your kind words and warm wishes. But I wish I could do something for him
That's right I'm proud of you
Thank you @fikar22
Yes, I will always comment to you
As a youth leader in our parish, I will do my best to influence the youth to value the old, especially their grandparents.
I promise do this.
Thank you @christianyocte, that's a very noble thought.
But it is better if many will.
a story that brought my emotions drifting inside. be a lesson also for us to prepare for old age.
True in these days its so important to be a little self-centered and think about yourself first.
really your topic is always great. Thanks for sharing. Really love your post.
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Great job! We found more similar posts, but your post is the 1st one posted.
@nainaztengra seriously my friend why people do these with these beautiful persons who grow them up support them stand by them but when they stand and gain power they just ignore them abuse seriously I hate these peoples I really want to see these peoples why the hell they do these with these when they needed them the most in their time.
Please friends take care of your parents they are the most beautiful creations of the world Love them.
I hope youth back a day
But age passes us fast we can not afford to hang the moment keep the memories come on which relaxes ourselves
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Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members.
You made an amazing post ! Upvoted from @antobrampu. I followed you.
Thanks for sharing. I love your this post.
Nice post! Keep up the good work :)
Beautiful!
Thanks for sharing this heartwarming and touching post. It often breaks my heart whenever I see the elderly trying to eke out a living despite their old age due to circumstances beyond their control. It often makes me question myself, what can I do to reach out and help them
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The gentleman that you have written about reminds me of my grandfather. He was also a hard worker who hated a hand-out. He felt it was less valuable to him and that there was always a more needy soul out there. I think the message to take from here is that all people in their own light can give/teach you something. My grandfather told the funniest stories and my grandmother's memory teaches me strength and the meaning of true love by the way she raised my mother. The years of experience that these folk have, as priceless in their own right and we should take some time to appreciate their lives once in a while.
I can fully relate to this, as I'm getting old myself and still have to taxi people about beside it!
So true! Thank you for the post!
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Sigh... such is life. Old people still needing to work.
Last good deed I did was giving $10 to this lady, prob in her 20s walking around the bar selling packets of tissues.
I told her to keep the change. She was so thankful she clasped her hands and bowed her head.
It felt good, but it's times like these I wonder if my deed alone was enough. I mean, was it just a convenient way of me doing good? Am I making use of them just to feel good about myself?
I remember a term for this: Inspiration porn.
They're human. They're not there for us to create inspiration porn.
That was a hard life for the old man...It breaks my heart too when I see same old folks working...I salute them though.
This story is heart breaking. This man deserves so much more from his family and from life.
Yeah u said it absolutely right... They deserve our compassion and warmth even though it is difficult due to present mind set... Make sure u treat them well because what comes around goes back around..
A very touching story. Everything I do today, is to ensure my mum reap good all the cry and sweat on me. To me taking good care of your parents guarantees an indisputable blessing upon your soul.
Such a sad sweet story, so lovely that you took the time to speak to him, this alone is worth more than money. The elderly are so fragile, vulnerable and afraid and it always makes me sad
So heart breaking, but it is really nice that you treated him nicely, I can´t even imagine how many people must yell at him of speak to him badly for driving slow, I always say we should treat the elderly as we would like to see our own grandparents treated in the streets. This topic always makes my heart ache, we need more empathy in this world.
Nice post, you got upvoted and followed..
Hi @nainaztengra
I too touched by the story of that old man.
My favorite point is 83 year old man doesn't think for temporary happiness, he wishes for a longer work.
It's really hard to live without a phone these days. I got a flash idea when I reading this that, what if you presented a phone to him? If he has a phone, at least all people who knows him like you will call him for drive (I mean if a cab is needed). Just I got this idea.
And you really treated him well. Thanks for the post and we really should respect old people, and we should take responsibilities happily.