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“It’s that moment before. Before it all changes and becomes what it is to be.”
These words from Janice Cartier’s blog run through my mind as it sweeps back into the past, to a magical moment exactly ten years ago.
It was my ‘moment just before’. A moment that would irrevocably change my life. A moment that opened the door to the best period of my existence.
With vivid clarity, I recall the sights, smells and sounds – even my turbulent feelings – as I waited nervously outside the operating room for news of my baby’s arrival.
I fell in love at first sight – and a decade of daddying has only intensified several-fold that powerful initial emotion.
The journey since then has been one of dizzying highs, spiced with some nerve-wracking moments of stress and anxiety. Of delightful hours interspersed with occasional frustrating minutes.
It has been as much a journey of self-exploration and discovery, as one of learning and experience.
Heart-warming giggles. Stern faced cooking instructions. Wise philosophical observations. Deeply insightful remarks. Long, lazy, leisurely evening walks. Cozy tight hugs.
All these and more have become fond, precious, treasured memories of being a first-time dad.
With almost a shock of surprise, I realize today that a full decade has flown by since that mystical day in 1999.
Our helpless infant is now a self-confident young girl. Soon, she will step across the threshold of womanhood into a chaotic world of adolescence, and then an uncertain adult universe.
Through it all, I must keep redefining my role as ‘daddy’. Learn all the way as I go along. Get wiser (and grayer haired!). Do the job well, or stumble, falter and fall. Enjoy, cherish and thankfully relish every moment of the journey ahead, as I have the adventure thus far.
Savor the “moment before” – as it turns into what it is to be.
Happy birthday!
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Dr. Mani
Please extend to your daughter on
her VERY special Day our:
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§§ “Joyeux 10ème Anniversaire”
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Joel & Maryline Bomane from Sunny Southern France
N.B: May the three of you share fully
together the many blessed days ahead!
A joyous day for me to remember with my wife too.
Greetings to you & your soul mate – half the battles wouldn’t have been – if not —-
Please say Happy Birthday to your daughter.
My thoughts are flashing past – what sentiments do I (along with my wife) pass to her – I’ve got it – A book by a renowned & majestic personality of Great India to a Daughter.
11.30PM – cannot lay my hands on it now.
It’s from us to her – will be hand delivered at your door step.
I need to work out the logistics.
Do, please forward me the address Doc.
Regards warm to all three – on this day.
Promises are not to be broken – they are meant to be lived
upto – is it the pursuit of WOW – or the brand in you?
Even an athiest could be an illustious brand leader.
Wonder – how many will disagree.
Also – it has no congruence here.
Never mind.
With the long holidays – my wife has decided to get our little lodging, color washed.
Hence, I’ve not been able to lay my hands on the book – as promised – but, I sure will – please tell your daughter.
In the process, rummaging through – interestingly – what do I discover.
Let me go slowly with it:
” For our little daughter who now has the opportunity of hearing the story of life told by a loving mother”.
Name of the book – WHAT A YOUNG GIRL OUGHT TO KNOW.
Mrs. Mary Wood-Allen, M.D. 1897
(this is the 1936 edition)
I am proud to be able to show my deep gratitude & appreciation,
in true color quality & value.
Takes me back Doc – to what you wrote at – “In Taken For Granted”.
Worth also mentioning something subtle:
My father died in 1979 – I was 24+ yrs then – the eldest too.
He & I both, wanted me to pursuit on an obligation to Hippocrates.
I messed up & (pardon the lingo) screwed up – beautifully.
Sure, he will be too glad & proud too – in his grave, 30 years later.
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