Totally Indian

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

We miss you daddy

"The term cancer is in itself dreadful. Mentally I wanted to become strong to face the situation. I tried to be brave and went through the procedure as advised. I owe my life to my known and unknown donors, friends and relatives who have arranged and are still arranging for blood." Daddy left for us a valuable possession-his thoughts put in words.
His writings are now a treasure for us to cherish lifelong.

It's been two months today. We are trying to get on with our lives, but, it's not anything like before. Every morning, we have the usual tea and biscuits, how I wish daddy, you could join in too. We remember you when we laugh, we remember you when we feel sad. We miss you when we eat; we miss you when we go out. There is a strange emptiness in our hearts, a vacuum in our lives. It's hard to believe you are not here and unbearable to think you will never come back. I had never imagined our lives without your lively voice, your laughter, your appreciation, your advice. You were the glory of this family. Your efforts and strength kept the entire family well-knitted .Now we miss you each and every moment. Fate took you away from us daddy, but we will never let you go….. You will remain in our hearts forever and ever !

The following is written by Sangita di ......
His memories, advice and laughter
His strength, beliefs & jest for life
His compassion are with us forever.
He set for us an example,
What living should be all about.
Of loving and giving,
Of helping and sharing,
The pleasures of life
He showed by example.
In times of adversity
What a brave person should be,
Conquer pain with mental strength
Uncomplainingly.

It's impossible to make us forget him,
It's impossible to remove him from us,
It's impossible to erase his imprints,
At every step we behold him.
He may not be there to share
Pleasures and joys with us.
But,he is in us and we in him.

We shall become what he desired us to be
Strong,courageous and compassionate
Worthy of a human being.


Even during his last few days, daddy remained an example of courage.Mummy remembers his words and often talks about him to us.She has proven herself to be a strong lady.Infact, I feel daddy could take his disease bravely due to mummy's assurances and help throughout. As daddy has written " Purnima, never showed any emotion or distress. On the other hand, she was confident with radiant energy ready to help in any way. Her polite nature, honest dealings and boldness are her great assets. She owes all these things to the confidence she has in God and the Almighty ".

We miss you daddy, but,we also know that your blessings are always with us.