Providence

To the most wonderful people I know... And I ever will!

 

Sometimes, you sit and ponder how life would’ve been if it wasn’t the way it is right now. How in the past, if decisions were taken differently, I (We) could be traversing a different path, a different territory, a different career? How tiny circumstances, if perceived differently could cause a drastic change in what we call the “present” There is always scope for a “What If”! It is inherent with the human characteristic. True but unnecessary, there is always room for Retrospect. Retrospect implying not so much remorse or regret, but to restate “What If”!

I have told you time and again and will reiterate this very statement in times to come. You are my mentor, my inspiration and my reasoning to my character.” Growing up” transcends as the Essence of Living … which has been such a pleasurable journey! This year marks your 50^th and funnily enough my 25^th J  I am exactly halfway there! Or AM I ??

 

I was back from Pune for a weekend and this is what you said to me.

“The freedom I have given you is more than what I thought I will ever be able to give my daughter. I know you respect your values and you have grown and matured beautifully.  But the day, something even minutely goes wrong with your life, I will have myself to blame” That was the first time I realized how scary it is to be a parent

I have so many distinct memories from my childhood where I remember I thanked god for your intervention. Think from your mind and not your heart…. I couldn’t ever imagine something as simple as this would have so many layers.

 

I know the biggest dream for any parent is to see their kids through an entire life cycle and make sure they make appropriate life changing decisions. I am thankful to every little push and every little word of wisdom during my all time “girly” dilemmas, thankful to all the small things you taught me to respect and all the people you taught me to love. Most importantly I thank you for teaching me to value family and helping me realize the importance of coming home to people who matter. J

 

Cheers to you guys for bringing us up with so much love and so much comfort! I owe everything I am and will be to you.