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I had my usual plans on my
wife’s birthday – a royal treat and a memorable gift. What I was not aware of
is - my lady had very different plans this year. To my surprise, she thanked me
when I proposed my idea of celebration and politely declined to be part of my
usual plan.
We were only too thrilled
when she suggested she wanted to celebrate her birthday, this year with orphan
children. It is such a simple gesture and yet it was never done before until
she came up with that idea. I was stunned and seriously, happy
She had been contemplating on
this for quite some time, planned every bit of it and had taken approval from
the NGO for this celebration.
So on 20th April -
I, my wife Ranjana and my daughter Garima went to this orphanage that was home
for 30 children of different ages.
It is beyond words to express
the feeling we shared with these children - moments captured with joy and teary
eyes. Ranjana told the children that it was not her birthday but their birthday
– each one of them.
We got the cake cut by a
little girl first and then each one present there cut the same cake wishing
Happy Birthday to one another.
This was followed by snacks,
juice, gifts etc. Ranjana sat among the children enjoying her snacks with them.
I watched her – She looked blissfully happy.
What is important to mention
here is – Each child waited will the last one got his plate served, to begin
their gratitude prayers - Thanking God for the food offered to them.
That gesture had a lasting
impact on me. I couldn’t hold my tears as I saw these well-mannered children,
take little bites of their snacks.
I was trying to read their
faces and smiles - They were happy and enjoying every moment.
Now the real entertainment
started when we were asked by the children to dance on Bollywood and Tollywood
tunes. As the music took momentum, slowly one by one all started to get up and
rocked the floor. Everyone was in full mood and we saw some amazing dance
performance by these children – My wife and daughter were dancing too.
Finally it was time to say
goodbye to children. Life has to go on.
We wished the children good
luck. While returning back home Ranjana told that this was the best birthday
celebration she ever had. I could see the calmness in her, fully satisfied.
We thanked her for this
thought and making us a part of it. I whispered to myself – Unconsciously what
a great example this day was for my daughter!!
There is no better feeling than joy of sharing.
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