I met an old man online once and I never thought he’s older than 65 based on how he talks. He was young at heart and very sentimental. One time he told me a story of how he felt when he said goodbye to his last grandson.
They, his grandchildren, lived with him while in high school, as their parents are abroad or too busy. He told me that he was a very strict disciplinarian, but it turns out, his grandchildren saw through him, as I did.
Here’s what he said:
It was little less than three years ago when I bid farewell to my youngest grandson. We started that day with a jog around the park and we both knew it’s the last one in a long time. I felt happy and sad, but relieved that he never got involved with bad elements.
My kids have all grown up. I can still remember years ago when they seemed so carefree. During our talks, all their thoughts revolved around love life, night-outs, independence. I’m so proud of them, they got started right. They did it all by themselves, all I did was inspire them.
Jul 17, 2008 | Growing Up Stories, Sentimental Sayings, Sentimental Thoughts, Sentiments for Cards
That I met you here doesn’t mean you are less to me than those I met in real life.
You share with me the most valuable thing in the world, which is “Time” and I value that, even if you don’t see it that way.
Like i said to someone who told me “you think you being upset with me has any impact in my life”….
“people are people wherever you meet them. Online or offline.”
It’s time that’s important. Whoever I share a big portion of my time with is important to me, regardless where I met you. i know some of you won’t agree, but I value my online friends, those I deem are really sincere about making friends with me, just the same as I value my offline ones.
Again, thanks for the time. That you share yours with me makes me feel important. As for impact… just because you can’t hear me laugh when you make a joke, see me be sad when you feel sad, and cry when you’re upset… just because I cannot hug you in person doesn’t mean I don’t…
I have very few friends offline, and even fewer online. I’m picky but loyal. That you can access this blog and I share my time with you means you’ve made an impact on me.
And when I say, I love you and we are friends, I mean it.
May 19, 2008 | Sentimental Thoughts
