I quote from an anonymous comment on an earlier post of mine --that time, will help us, overcome the absence but the pain will live on forever.This was, from someone who had lost their son 10years ago, it must be true.
Another month passes and right now, both the absence and pain is still severe.
Yesterday, Nithya and me along with my sister, who is visiting, went over to Carlton Towers and said a silent prayer. It is still quite surreal,although the glasses have been replaced and signs of activity exist.It was almost the exact time of the accident, that we were there. 7 months ago and even now, we wonder what must have gone through the folks that day. We still debate how it could have happened,that it is unlikely Akhil would have taken a severe step.
It is a long road ahead and not all of what is ahead is clear!
The 7 months have also told us, that life for sure, is uncertain and each of us should try and live our life to the fullest.
Do everything you aways wanted to do,don't keep putting it aside saying you are young or have a long life ahead.If you do live long, you are lucky.
Sometimes,we wonder, that the support around us, is slowly moving away,but I pause and say, it only has to be that way, for us to get back to our feet.
We also have felt, more than ever, the blessing of a beautiful daughter, who is 'special' in all ways and her recent constant expression that, she is now here for us, makes our eyes swell and also makes life worth living for her.She is truly an amazing child!
So while we let time pass,right now,we hope that Akhil's absence and the pain reduces slowly!
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ReplyDeleteGlad to know about Arpi. :)
Stay strong. Akhil would have loved that. And yes, from the little that I knew of him - he lived...and he lived well.
And will live on. Amidst you, within you.
Dears Uday and Nithya,
ReplyDeleteTrue, we are all caught up in our own busy and sometimes crazy worlds of making a living and sometimes about making a life, that staying in touch seems an effort; but many a times we think of your family and along with it comes a flood of memories of that fateful day.
Just the other day I came across a priceless piece of wisdom that I would like to share with you. After reading your above post, this is so true in your case. This is how it goes………
GOD KNOWS BEST
Sometimes, God breaks our spirit to save our soul.
Sometimes, He breaks our heart to make us whole.
Sometimes, He sends us pain so we can be stronger.
Sometimes, He sends us failure so we can be humble.
Sometimes, He sends us illness so we can take better care of ourselves.
Sometimes, He takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything we have.
Arpitha surely seems to be doing her bit by making it easy for you to cope. She is trying her best to bring in a little sunshine into your lives. She is truly an angel in disguise. God bless her. In her, you now have a new reason to live. Yes, although the pain will always be there, she is there to soften the blow…..
Take care,
Kala