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A Memorable Event In My Life Essay

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A Memorable Event In My Life There are some events that happen in our lives that are so remarkable that they continue to linger in our minds, such events usually leave a permanent mark in our lives and often influence major decisions in our lives. Such an event took place in my life several years ago, when I accompanied my grandmother to hospital for her surgery. This event stands out in particular because it had the greatest impact in my life. My mother died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 33, 2 days before my 7th birthday, after which I had developed an irrational fear of hospitals and doctors. During my school years I lived with my father and grandmother in New Delhi, the capital city of India. The incident took place during summer …show more content…

“Look, my child, agree to what your father says, God Almighty will guide you.” I was reluctant, but then, I had no other choice but to agree. The days prior to surgery were terrible, anxiety affected my ability to perform daily tasks; I stopped going out with friends, stopped engaging in favorite hobbies, and stopped taking care of my personal appearance. I tried to convince myself several times, that grandma’s surgery was more complicated and serious than my …show more content…

I stayed in the room, nearly paralyzed by fear, I thought I was going to faint. Then I heard this voice say, “relax child, everything is going to be fine, your grandmother is in safe hands.” It was the operating doctor; I faced him and tried my best to mask my emotions and put up a brave face. He was friendly, compassionate, confident and assuring, and talking to him made me feel better. Luckily, there were several helpful nurses and other hospital staff available to offer any assistance that my grandmother required. They sensed the high level of anxiety I was feeling, and they talked to me so nicely that I started to relax. However, my fear was so severe that each time I tried to relax; some bad thought came to my

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