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Dear M,
It’s been a while since I’ve written to you. Well, let’s just say mummy has been really busy these past few months to actually sit and write something especially for you. Busy and stressed. And you are so special that I couldn’t have written just any claptrap for you, my dear. Today, though, the time is right for a letter to you my dear daughter.
Why today?
Well, I had an epiphany while trying to explain certain obvious things to people at work this morning. Midway through the conversation with them, I realized what I was doing was but a waste of time. I realized, rather remembered that these people don’t matter at all. In fact, they are non-consequential to me. It’s you who matters, my M, and more than anything or anyone else. It’s you whom I need to talk to and invest my time in. So, today I’m going to share a bit of my heart with you, some wisdom, perhaps.
So what happened that triggered this lesson?
Life always throws curveballs at you when you least expect. And no matter how prepared you are it hits you bad and low. We had gone to your grandma’s to celebrate Durga Puja. And this time for whole two weeks. I had been planning this for the entire year. I was so happy. And I saw how happy and free you were there too. No daycare and everyone was always around you, doting on you. Everything was perfect, celebrations, happiness and family. What more does one need? But just midway through the vacation, your dad fell sick and we rushed back. And then a week later, your granddad had to be admitted to the hospital. If you ask me, I have been on a bad emotional rollercoaster these past few weeks and it’s not a nice feeling.
But your dad got better and your granddad is recovering as well. So, what I want you to remember is that life is a series of ups and downs, highs, and lows. And always predictably unpredictable in that.
Down but together is a safe place to be in. #Family Click To Tweet
It’s difficult when someone in the family falls sick. Difficult, sad and a time full of worry, I’d say. I wish you never have to learn this but eventually, you will. These past few weeks reminded me of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of few things within that. But amidst the upheavals, there is one constant that can see you through no matter how tumultuous the time. Your family. Yes, family.
Our families give us the strength to weather any storms. Down but together is a safe place to be in. Down but together is a place from where you can rise.
And there is also another lesson hidden in all this which I want to share with you. One doesn’t need anything but family to be happy. Yes, money is important because if it wasn’t for that medical treatment would be difficult or maybe we couldn’t fly out at a moments notice to be with the ones we love. But still, as long as you have your family safe and sound with you, you can deal with everything. As long as your family is fine, you will be fine and be able to deal with everything. So, hold on to that, my dear, because that will be your rudder in the stormy sea that is life.
Love,
Mumma
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Indeed, one doesn’t need anything but family to be happy.
Hang in there Nabanita. You’re in my prayers.
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Hope all have recovered now Naba. It is the toughest phase when a loved one falls unwell. And thats when you realise that in life, nothing truly matters, just for them to get well soon.
Glad that uncle is doing better and so is S. I can imagine what you must have felt. And like you said, if the family is well, all is well. Your thoughts completely resonate with mine.
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I can imagine how stressful it becomes when someone close in the family is sick. But as soon as you hear their laughter, you could feel all the joys of the world. Such wonderful lessons you are teaching M. I hope your family recovers soon.
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I can imagine how stressful it becomes when someone close in the family is sick. But as soon as you hear their laughter, you could feel all the joys of the world. Such wonderful lessons you are teaching M. I hope your family recovers soon. ..
I can imagine how stressful it becomes when someone close in the family is sick. But as soon as you hear their laughter, you could feel all the joys of the world. Such wonderful lessons you are teaching M. I hope your family recovers soon. Take care.
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Hugs, Naba. I had no idea that S and your dad were both ill! That must have been stressful and rightly so. It isn’t easy, is it? You’re so right about family being the one important thing in our lives. Now and always. Nobody else matters. Nothing else matters. Wishing them a speedy recovery and you, please take good care of yourself too.
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sending love and well wishes your way. So true down but together! Thanks for linking up #mg
Hope your father and S are both fine now, Naba. Illness is something difficult to understand for a child, maybe with time M will surely get it and understand it well. Family is the most important thing yes, well, for most of them atleast.
You should compile all these letters to M and give it to her on her 18th birthday, I’d love to watch her read it 🙂
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What a beautiful and heartfelt letter.
And you’ve reminded me that it’s been ages since I updated the ongoing letter journals I keep for each of my sons.
Thank you!
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I hope everyone is of sound health now Naba. And its is indeed a beautiful way to write to your daughter and attempt to teach her the harsh truth’s of life. Sometimes beautiful but sometimes just harsh. But that is life!
Its very difficult for mothers to see their sick kids. Hope you have recovered now. As you said all is well when family is well.
Lovely words of wisdom. I hope that everyone is now on the mend. #mg
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