I’m moved

An irritating sound cracked because of the sudden stop of the jeepney. And old man with his grandson clinging so tightly to him came in.  The old man was dressed with a rugged shirt, fading jeans, dusty cap and a very huge sun glasses that almost occupied half of his face. His grandson was wearing a sleeveless sweatshirt, an old shorts and a big smile beaming on his charming face. The old man’s hands and neck are slightly covered with wounds making him look sick.  With a satisfied grin, he reached down to his side pocket to get some coins and shakingly gave their fare to the driver.

The old guy and his grandson got my attention quickly. I discovered that the reason behind the sun glasses of the man was he doesnt have his left eye. I saw the deep hole below his eyebrow and his eye sucket is really empty. I felt something inside me when I saw that. I felt amazed and it puzzles me so much that why on earth these two is so happy and satisfied. Why cant they hide there smiles?? Why of all people, these two had the courage to show how blessed they are despite of their condition.

This experience remind me of something. Being happy is a CHOICE. Being satisfied is a CHOICE. It’s a DESICION most people fail to make. But I must say, I am blessed to witness that there is still two individual who made a right decision.

Just a thought: If a smile can move moutains, the old guy and his grandson had surely moved Mt. Everest and Mt. Figi together.

~ by Nica on October 11, 2008.