I believe in Angels!
Yeah! Call me an old school Catholic boy if you will...but I just do! And I am not talking merely of the likes of Michael and Gabriel but everyday angels. Allow me to elaborate. Here are some of the angels I have been blessed with knowing and why I regard them so…
Mom & Dad head the list, beyond doubt! Two persons who have taught me pretty much everything I hold dear to my heart and make me the person I am. They are the ones who have shown by example how much a person can give of ones self and not want anything in return. It is them who have placed so much trust in me that I would die trying to honor that.
My Sisters: My younger sister epitomizes unconditional love for others. She is a person entirely incapable of hurting another person and her humility puts [even] me to shame! (oops… forgot that we were discussing humility :D) I know she will soon also stand out as an example for “hard work always pays off!” My youngest sister is the living and breathing affirmation that growing up has nothing to do with losing your innocence. I don’t think even she realizes this, but her zest for taking on life her way can be quite an inspiration to sit back and enjoy life once in a while. I say once in while because I for one can’t emulate her enough given how much of a worrier [I hide it well though – I think ;)] I can be!
And well there are several other friends who have supported me through various stages of my life [some devils thrown in too for good measure- Hey when you believe in angels you should acknowledge that there are devils too :)]. I can’t take all of their names now for the simple fact that I don’t want to overlook anyone. Each of them have made life worth living in their own right. But there is one particular person who simply stands out and is actually the reason for this very post.
When I left my family behind in India almost a year and a half ago, I did not quite realize the enormity of what I was getting into. You can say that I was distracted by all the excitement that came with the assignment. But no sooner had I settled in, it began to hit me hard. I mean here I was thousands of miles away separated from the people I loved the most and certain that I would have to stay that way for a period that would last for how long, I had not the faintest idea! And at just that perfect time I was blessed with another angel…
That I met an angel was certain because I am convinced that you don’t just meet random people who can be so nice. They are sent your way for a purpose! And so I have discovered too in this past year. One may have various forms of communication to bring you close to people near and far but nothing can compare with connecting to someone in person. My friend filled that void perfectly. Being there to listen to my ramblings and my rants, she never once complained; a trait I have taken undue advantage of. I firmly acknowledge that merely knowing her and observing her outlook on life has made me a better person. I am pleasantly surprised but completely accept the fact that our acquaintance has renewed my Faith enormously.
When its time to return home, eager as I may be to be rejoined with my family, it is with a heavy heart that I will leave behind my Best Friend yearning only that our paths may cross again soon. Before I forget I should mention that all people are not without their faults and my best friend’s is that she has made me set high standards for the person I will choose as my significant other! Ah…she ‘d better be an angel too! I must start praying now …:)
Mom & Dad head the list, beyond doubt! Two persons who have taught me pretty much everything I hold dear to my heart and make me the person I am. They are the ones who have shown by example how much a person can give of ones self and not want anything in return. It is them who have placed so much trust in me that I would die trying to honor that.
My Sisters: My younger sister epitomizes unconditional love for others. She is a person entirely incapable of hurting another person and her humility puts [even] me to shame! (oops… forgot that we were discussing humility :D) I know she will soon also stand out as an example for “hard work always pays off!” My youngest sister is the living and breathing affirmation that growing up has nothing to do with losing your innocence. I don’t think even she realizes this, but her zest for taking on life her way can be quite an inspiration to sit back and enjoy life once in a while. I say once in while because I for one can’t emulate her enough given how much of a worrier [I hide it well though – I think ;)] I can be!
And well there are several other friends who have supported me through various stages of my life [some devils thrown in too for good measure- Hey when you believe in angels you should acknowledge that there are devils too :)]. I can’t take all of their names now for the simple fact that I don’t want to overlook anyone. Each of them have made life worth living in their own right. But there is one particular person who simply stands out and is actually the reason for this very post.
When I left my family behind in India almost a year and a half ago, I did not quite realize the enormity of what I was getting into. You can say that I was distracted by all the excitement that came with the assignment. But no sooner had I settled in, it began to hit me hard. I mean here I was thousands of miles away separated from the people I loved the most and certain that I would have to stay that way for a period that would last for how long, I had not the faintest idea! And at just that perfect time I was blessed with another angel…
That I met an angel was certain because I am convinced that you don’t just meet random people who can be so nice. They are sent your way for a purpose! And so I have discovered too in this past year. One may have various forms of communication to bring you close to people near and far but nothing can compare with connecting to someone in person. My friend filled that void perfectly. Being there to listen to my ramblings and my rants, she never once complained; a trait I have taken undue advantage of. I firmly acknowledge that merely knowing her and observing her outlook on life has made me a better person. I am pleasantly surprised but completely accept the fact that our acquaintance has renewed my Faith enormously.
When its time to return home, eager as I may be to be rejoined with my family, it is with a heavy heart that I will leave behind my Best Friend yearning only that our paths may cross again soon. Before I forget I should mention that all people are not without their faults and my best friend’s is that she has made me set high standards for the person I will choose as my significant other! Ah…she ‘d better be an angel too! I must start praying now …:)
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