My grandpa said goodbye!

08/12/11-On Thursday he came to Karachi, to our house for the first time ( as far as I remember).
He wouldn't stay at our house for a single night! He was scared he would slip off the tiles. He didn't want to be dependent on anyone. He was a proud man with a proper sense of his own dignity and integrity. After 15 minutes of pleading and imploring ,he finally acceded to stay overnight. We gossiped for hours. I showed him my art work. He praised every slightest detail of it. For me his accolades were award of a triumph. He sang for me. He blessed me with bunch of prayers and tender kisses. Then he was tired. He said I am old. I didn't want to become somewhat of a nuisance. I wished him 'night and slept. In the morning, before leaving for college I said goodbye to him. Never knew it would be our final good bye.

15/12/11-Thursday again. We got the news of his demise. They say he was perfectly fine. They say he was ready to come to Karachi.  They say he was laughing and gossiping five minutes before. They showed me picture.He was giggling. They say he asked for five minutes of rest before he rides in car. They say he went in the room and closed his eyes-forever. He never wanted to be dependent of anyone and he did so. He was an independent, intelligent, wise and strong 85 years old man who lived his life as a king. He was active politically, socially and religiously too. He never lived in palatial house but where ever he lived, the place presented sight of a paradise.He was father of 7 daughters and 1 son. People taunted him. He didn't care. He was the first one to educate his daughters in the area and he was proud of his offspring. By today, he has became the inspiration of many families.I am proud to be his granddaughter.

18/12/11-Oh grandpa. I miss you already. I know you knew it before that God is calling you. I believe people with absolutely fine nature, like you, are so close to God that they know when the death angel will come and get hold of their soul. You could have told me. I know I am not making any sense but I want you. I know you are looking at me from heaven and smiling and telling me that this is rule of life and you want me to be strong .I am trying. I swear I am. Please tell God to give me more strength. Please. Imy!

*may his soul rest in peace. Aameen*