Observational Report – 4

Khin Rupar Htut

202200145

Adult World

Summary
My 80-year-old grandfather was the person in my report. He worked for his family throughout his
life and was still working at 78. He enjoys agriculture and farming and is skilled at decision-
making and problem-solving, having served as a soldier from the age of 16 to 26. His body now
eliminates his decision. Even if he wants to work, his body is unable to do so. Even the slightest
movement can tire him. His ears and vision are weakened. He enjoys reading and writing, but he
has discovered that he does not have enough time to do so. In the morning, he usually meditates
on spiritual growth and goes for a walk on the beach. His only issue right now is that he does not
know how to handle his relationship with his children. All his children are self-sufficient and look
after him, but whenever he gives them advice, they usually ignore him, and he feels unimportant
in this family. He is easily depressed and emotional at times. Last month was the most exhausting
month of his life. In a battle between the Myanmar military and the local people's defence forces,
his beloved niece was shot in the neck and killed. He has faced many terrible events as he has
gotten older, and he sometimes wants to give up, but there are some nice moments that he does
not want to lose. When challenged with unpleasant conditions or obstacles, he thinks to himself,
"This too shall pass," and accepts them as usual. After living for 80 years, he learned to let go and
not carry hate toward others. If given the opportunity, he would like to go with his family and see
his great-grandchildren.
Word – 284

Reflection
Firstly, I want to be thankful for this moment that I got a chance to have a warm conversation with
my grandfather after this long. I have been closed to my parents and never listened to my
grandfather’s feelings and difficulties because I thought that he would not have problems as he
does not have to work, and his kids care a lot for him. After taking about 2 hours, I am starting t
be afraid to be old. I do not want to get the feeling of loneliness that my grandfather is facing right
now. The situation in the unimportant role in my family can make me depressed. He makes me
think about my future life with my own family. I never think about having kids as I know how
tired that is to look at my parents. However, the good memories with his family can bring me
pleasure and give me more meaning of family. I can face obstacles, but I believe that I can pass all
of them with the strength and unity of my family. I have learnt how to behave as an elderly person
and how to be comfortable with being loneliness by discussing with my grandfather.
Word – 202
Total word - 486