Simon
3rd time in Kolkata India. There was an English Indian guy sharing same room with me. He was learning Hindi even he was 60 years old. Because he was working for Mother Teresa's hospice together with me. He wanted to be closer to patients. He was searching for small house in Kolkata for to get stationed in the city. I asked him why he decided to move from rich country to such poor country. It must be tough for 60 years old guy. He was born in Mumbai India, but grew up in England. He took out a picture from his pocket, and shown me that. There was a woman smiling in the beautiful garden. "Is she your wife?" I asked. "Yes" he replied. "Where's she now? ". "She is passed". It was a big mistake that I asked about her. I didn't imagine a wife of 60 years old English guy was already passed. But he smiled and said "it's ok. I thought that I was left alone in the world when she passed. But there's a reason things went like this. I felt she is pushing my back to let me do what I wanted to do since long time ago. That's why I am here".
posted by Jerry at 9:44 AM
9 Comments:
Indeed, must be difficult for a 60 years old guy to be in India, very nice, he has motivation.
Did he live in England with his wife?
he was a pure london guy. i wrote that he grew up in england in the post. he had almost nothing to do with india.
Touching story!!, he had a real motivation that comes deep from heart, and that's really sweet and wonderful!! First because he is back to his nature, to his blood land, second because he had a motivation that finally made it come true, with other strengh force that opened his heart and soul to take the journey and help others. That's magnificent! :)
he was pure english in custom. he was completely same with the other english. that's why i said it's tough. indian people are everywhere, but it doesn't mean u can find indian soul or custom everywhere.
Very interesting story.
Another great story!
You seem to have a very colorful life too! Amazing how we bridge thousands of miles from one day to the other.
I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog. You seem to be a travelled soul, a traveller still.
I like it that you like India and are trying to plumb the depths of the Ganga and its people.
Good luck!
Very touching story. I wish him well in all he does. You too, you have a good heart.
thanx for your comments everyone. i may not able to use computer for 9days from tommorow evening. i'll post tomorrow or tonight. i hope u do not forget me.
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