He was...
Every child just dreams of one thing…to be loved by its parents endearingly, to be held close by the dear ones…and just make life beautiful for everyone…and so did I, as a child, dream about growing up as soon as possible, about being loved and cared for like no other. If only I knew that my journey with my father would end all to soon…that he would leave behind an irreplaceable emptiness in our lives…if only he could see where I stand in life now…if only…
Papa for me and sis, was a hero in his own right…never the one to be afraid of anything, and even when death came calling, he put up a brave face. He was someone who was simplicity personified, an ever smiling, cheerful person who was really contented with his life…and someone who never worried about anything in the world. Hard to find people like him in today’s world, given that everyone just runs behind money and materialistic comforts forgetting peace of mind. Papa was always known as a righteous man, who never hurt anyone, who didn’t know what being rude was…and who always had happiness to share with everyone. A heavenly satisfaction lit upon his face whenever he was served with good food….the only thing that he always craved for…and of course, travel. Health permitting, he would just get tickets without any prior information, and we’d get going, not knowing what to expect. And there I enjoyed the happiest years of my life with my father.
It all started with an accident that he met with, about 10 years before his demise. A misdiagnosis by the doctors, led to a heart ailment that threatened to take him away from us, much sooner than it actually did. All along he knew that his end was near…and the great courage and determination that he had, and the faith that he would survive, were to become his biggest strengths. Undeterred by the regular hospital visits, some of which lasted for weeks, he pegged on…holding tightly to dear life. Perhaps God wanted him to spread more happiness on this planet before he reached out to make heaven, a better place to live in…perhaps he wanted us to realize the value of a father’s love before destiny gifted us with sorrow. Today...as he watches us from the heavens above…I only hope that I’ve been a good child and worthy of being called His daughter. Love u papa!!:(
Papa for me and sis, was a hero in his own right…never the one to be afraid of anything, and even when death came calling, he put up a brave face. He was someone who was simplicity personified, an ever smiling, cheerful person who was really contented with his life…and someone who never worried about anything in the world. Hard to find people like him in today’s world, given that everyone just runs behind money and materialistic comforts forgetting peace of mind. Papa was always known as a righteous man, who never hurt anyone, who didn’t know what being rude was…and who always had happiness to share with everyone. A heavenly satisfaction lit upon his face whenever he was served with good food….the only thing that he always craved for…and of course, travel. Health permitting, he would just get tickets without any prior information, and we’d get going, not knowing what to expect. And there I enjoyed the happiest years of my life with my father.
It all started with an accident that he met with, about 10 years before his demise. A misdiagnosis by the doctors, led to a heart ailment that threatened to take him away from us, much sooner than it actually did. All along he knew that his end was near…and the great courage and determination that he had, and the faith that he would survive, were to become his biggest strengths. Undeterred by the regular hospital visits, some of which lasted for weeks, he pegged on…holding tightly to dear life. Perhaps God wanted him to spread more happiness on this planet before he reached out to make heaven, a better place to live in…perhaps he wanted us to realize the value of a father’s love before destiny gifted us with sorrow. Today...as he watches us from the heavens above…I only hope that I’ve been a good child and worthy of being called His daughter. Love u papa!!:(
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BE happy always, thats the only thing he would be wanting....
love you loads..
@ tejus..well hopefully we've made him proud...still along way 2 go...thanks buddy :)