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On this Women's Day(Asha Krishna)

Asha Krishna Published on 08 March, 2021
On this Women's Day(Asha Krishna)

When she wakes up early in the morning with a warm cup of tea for you in her hands and she gives you a gentle kiss on your forehead. When you are having a rough day and the sound of her sweet and gentle voice brings you the serenity you were craving. When her hair sways and lands so perfectly, framing her glowing face. SHE. This day is marked in your calendar to celebrate everything that she is. To appreciate her beauty, her charm, her comforting presence.

She is never short of affection and puts seemingly everyone before herself. Yes, March 8th is technically “Women’s Day” but in my personal opinion, shouldn’t every day be Women’s Day?

Whoever “she” may be in your life, she deserves every ounce of your appreciation. She’s that one woman in your life that makes it unfathomable to imagine the world without her in it.

You may be wondering who “she” is in my life. Sreedevi Krishnan, my grandmother. She

is the brightest, bubbliest, most inspirational woman to ever walk the earth. She has the memory that of a video camera. Like a video camera, every little detail is captured. She can recall and recreate the most vivid scenes, just from her imagination. An expert storyteller, a passionate people-person, and a very, very, VERY loving grandmother. She is my beautiful grandma and has always seemed to have the brightest smile on her face when I see her.

Even as time goes by, her smile never really seems to waver. She motivates me to strive to be someone just like her as I grow up. She never fails to comfort me when I’m feeling lost or gloomy. Her presence lights up a room and within minutes every single person in that room will love her, it’s just who she is. I could never imagine a day go by without her as someone dear to me. Her love is truly unique and rarer than any diamond on this earth, for it is in every sense of the word: unconditional. One way

she expresses her love to me is through little crafts she makes, tailor-made for me. She has  picked up the art of crocheting since her childhood and has become a professional in her craft. I have countless handmade, tailor-fit, sweaters, gloves, hats, shirts, necklaces, bracelets, you name it, I have it!

What makes it extra special is that she pours her heart into every single stitch and

loop. When I wear my crotched bracelets or gloves to school I always get asked where I bought them or who they could buy them from. To this I reply, “It was handmade made by my grandma.

It’s very special to me and is one of a kind.” When I shared this sentiment with my grandma she was very touched but then promptly sent me the link to her Etsy shop. I now see where I get my drive to pursue a career in business...

National Women’s Day is the day when you reflect on those lovely ladies in your life that

have inspired you and helped you become the person you are today. Take some time out of today to appreciate and express your gratitude to those women. They will love you unconditionally and will never be short of affection, much like my selfless grandmother.

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Cheenu 2021-03-08 15:05:48
Well written article! Very inspiring!!
Sudhir Panikkaveetil 2021-03-08 16:42:03
A great tribute to her grandma the versatile and priceless person Professor Sreedevi Krishnan who is known to the readers of Emalayalee. Wish the writer and her veteran grandma a happy womens' day.
Vaidehi 2021-03-09 06:41:35
Well articulated and clarity in thought. Indeed a great tribute to a person who is very inspiring indeed.
Dr.Sringara Nicklas 2021-03-09 15:25:35
A granddaughter's cherished memories of a beloved and treasured grandmother. Professor Sreedevi is a guiding light in Asha's life from whom she draws her inspiration so that she can hold her chin high and face the world with a smile. When the world says "you cant", Sreedevi says "you can" and encourages her to believe in herself and pursue her dreams. Thats what makes her so adoring and endearing to Asha and yes Asha you are right "every day should be women's day" especially to nurturing and warmhearted grandmas!
Dr Shabana 2021-03-11 00:42:30
Well written love for granny. Love the encouragement she gives to others. Heard a lot about her through my buddy Shamna though we met only once from Chennai
Ashwin 2021-04-30 23:21:23
The grandapple does not fall far from the grandtree!
sharila 2021-05-01 01:08:13
Well done Asha! Praying that you would one day write novels just like your ammomma!
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