Joy of sharing

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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 20^th 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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