Page 27 - Cherished Memories of Yesteryears - A Collection of Grandparents' Life Experiences

“Work hard for a better life tomorrow!”

When Grandpa was younger, life was not easy After school ended in the evening, he went to the
in India. He had to wake up early at 4 a.m., get electrical works to repair water pumps and make
dressed, and go to the field for agricultural work. extra cash. Because of his hard work and effort, he
could make more money and put himself through
He had to do various jobs like watering the field, college. Then he got married to my grandmother
planting seeds, ploughing the land and caring for and worked as a mechanic, a teacher and finally
the cattle. Then, he would return home and pack a principal.
his bag for school. School in those days was very
far away from home. In the past, they did not have This may seem like too much hardship, but because
public transport and could not afford a car. He was of his effort, our family has a comfortable life full
forced to walk a few kilometres to reach school. The of joy and cheers today.
summer heat was scorching, and the winters were Kathireddy Anika
icy cold. This made walking to school tiresome. Primary 3.3

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