FRIDAY FICTIONEERS- 13 December 2013
Optimist
Six years old Grandson, whose both feet had been amputated, when he was four had long back accepted his disability and tried to be always happy lest grandma becomes sad, suddenly requested his grandma-‘ I want shoes! ‘
Grandma, who was taking him for a ride in his wheelchair, looked sadly at him.
‘ Don’t look so sad dear, I want them for my best friend, he cannot buy shoes and cannot play without them,’ said he.
Grandma lovingly showered blessings on him.
He laughed ‘ One day, with your blessings I am going to climb Mount Everest like ‘Tom Whitekar‘ and ‘Arunima Sinha.
( Tom Whittaker (born in 1948 in York) was the first disabled person to climb Mount Everest’s summit.[1]
Whittaker’s right foot needed to be amputated following a car accident in 1979. Following this severe accident, he regained his strength and continued climbing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Whittaker_%28mountaineer%29
Arunima “Sonu” Sinha (born 1988) is the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest.[1] She is also the first Indian amputee to climb Mount Everest.[2][3]
She was a national-level volleyball player pushed out of a running train by thieves in 2011 while resisting them. One of her legs had to be amputated below the knee as a result.
Sharing Thoughts 
When I think of a gift I would say optimism is one of them.We easily give up when things are difficult. I believe those two amputees did not give up hope,which is the reason they were able to accomplish such a feat.
Thank you for this post Indira.
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Hi Ranu, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’ll recommend -http://momusnews.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/counting-coup-friday-fictioneers/, I like his writing best. very imaginative.
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Wonderful take on the prompt.
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Thanks dear, coming from you, its an honour. I try to write though it is very hard for me.
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This was very innovative and touching. Extremely positive. 🙂
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Thanks a lot.
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🙂
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I love this young man, his optimistic spirit, his genuine concern for his grandmother, and no doubt, others.
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Me too. Thanks for your lovely comment.
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Powerful piece here.
Inspirational.
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Thanks dear.
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What a heart-warming story Indira-love the little boy’s spirit:-) Loved it!
Btw,there is a typo in the 3rd line-I think you meant “sad” not “said”:-)
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Thanks dear , I’ll just go and check.
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🙂
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So sweet of you to tell me the mistake, I’ve corrected it. I appreciate your comment.
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Hey,what are friends for-such typos are a part of my life-I make them by cart loads,lol!
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Such an inspirational post, Indira. Bless that little boy. 🙂
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Thanks, will sure do.
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Dear Indira,
Touching and educational. The indomitable human spirit is amazing, isn’t it?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks dear, and yes indomitable human spirit is amazing.
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Oh I love this.. to be able to climb as an amputee is fore sure a real achievement
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It sure is and thanks for your visit and comment.
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A story of resilience and determination… well done!
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Thanks Sandra.
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Indira, what a wonderful story to read this Sunday morning. Optimism is a wonderful gift (or worth striving for if it doesn’t come naturally.) That he could think of his best friend was wonderful, too.
janet
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Thanks Janet, some are really like him.
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I know there are and they’re the ones that continue to give me hope.
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One of the very best I have read!!!
Scott
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You made my day with that lovely remark. Thanks a lot.
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Very welcome. The truth is easy.
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