I have known this man walking in front of me for the last 30 years. I call him Columbus because he loves studying maps and exploring this big world on his 25-year-old bike.
He is hardworking and a silent worker. When I think of him, the glimpse that I get of him is doing something with his hand. He mends hearts wherever he goes by mending any machine that’s not working. For him,m no work is too small to do. The virtue he holds speaks more than his words. He gets uncomfortable when given credit. He is a simple man with minimum needs. Being truthful is something that I have learned from him. This gentleman was introduced to me as my father.
Today, he joined us for almost 20 km walking nonstop and with the enthusiasm of a child. What a blessing it was to have him with us. If there are two things that I can ask for, it would be forgiveness and gratitude. Forgiveness for countless mistakes and misbehavior. And gratitude for holding all those behaviors with love.
The warmth, love and blessings with which he has sent his two daughters, it must have taken lot of courage. There are endless occasions when I have missed saying thank you to him. With this note, I just want to share my gratitude for having him as our co-pilgrim in this lifetime.
Touched and inspired. And so grateful for the opportunity to witness and learn from this beautiful relationship you share.
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