Some dates on the calendar roll around so quickly it’s just uncanny.. before you even realize it.. the day is here once again! The 3rd of February is like that for me.. today marks exactly eight years since you left me Daddy.. and I miss you every single day!
This year things are a little different though.. I
miss you but the unbearable pain and sense of loss have metamorphosed into a
calm acceptance that now I am truly “on my own” but you’re still “right here”
with me in my mind heart and soul.. and that you’ll never leave me alone..
Today as I think of you.. it is with a sense of wonder
as to how very wise you were.. how organized.. how practical and sensible.. and
how blessed and lucky I am to have inherited some of these wonderfully
desirable qualities (although to a much lesser extent) from you! Today as I
think of you.. it is with the deepest gratitude for imparting to me the sense
to know “right from wrong” and always choose the high road.. the one that is
tougher but builds character courage and conviction in the long run!
Today as I think of you.. it is with appreciation for
the virtues of punctuality integrity meticulousness compassion neatness
gratitude and faith in the Almighty.. Today as I think of you.. it is with an
overwhelming feeling of being blessed and lucky to be born to you and to get
your love for books.. for reading.. for writing.. for language.. and for good
music..
Today as I think of you.. it is with humility for
teaching me important life lessons such as.. always selecting that best of what
is available.. for understanding never to compromise on quality in the
important things like work.. friends.. independence.. finances.. for not
trusting blindly.. for always believing in myself.. for choosing to be
efficient over being popular and most of all.. for giving 100% of myself to
whatever I do!
Every girl’s Daddy is her hero and you will always be
mine.. for leading by example.. for practicing what you preached.. for always
understanding and “being there” rock solid no matter what.. Every girl’s Daddy
teaches her things that nobody else does (mine taught me how to change a flat
tyre!) and is her greatest cheerleader and supporter.. Thank you so much for
being the best one possible!
Confession being good for the soul.. I also inherited
your nasty temper and sharp tongue.. When I also achieved some of your wisdom,
I realized that these were damaging me and doing more harm than good.. With some
help from my “guru”.. my “soul family”.. some insightful books and some highly
evolved friends, I began my “spiritual journey” and started working on myself..
Am very much a work in progress even today.. fortunately have managed to pretty
much calm the temper and subdue the tongue.. and trying to achieve balance and
build compassion and patience!
Eighty-eight plus years of a life filled with hard
work.. dedication.. faith focus food and fun.. books and music.. honesty and
humour.. discipline and control add up to the very special and unique person
you were Daddy..
You left BIG shoes to fill and I am trying my best to
be the daughter that will always make you proud and carry on your legacy of
sterling qualities and values! Love you hamesha
and remembering you with very special love today Daddy!!
Thank you (as always) for reading and do please type
your name at the end of the comment (should you choose to write one)!
You have been blessed.
ReplyDeleteSo v well penned. You have helped me by penning my feelings towards daddy too. Yukti
ReplyDeleteEach sentence is full of Love gratitude & the deep respect you have for your father. And how better to pay homage to such a man than to live with his principles. You have inherited many of His fine qualities & He watches over you with pride His Blessings are with you always .
ReplyDeleteYour beautifully penned article resonates with so many of Daddy's girls. Brings back memories of so many similar qualities we unconsciously imbibe from them. Yes I also miss my Dad every single day n so grateful for this sacred bond.
ReplyDeleteMassi..sending you so much love...how proud your father must be of you...to write about him...to think of all your beautiful memories together is so elevating....bless you Pallavi
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed .. sending big hugs
ReplyDeleteSooo v well expressed.. U write so beautifully dear Pallu 🥰❤👍🏻
ReplyDeleteHe was everything that you have so lovingly said about him. One of the very few people one meets and simply cannot forget.
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully expressed ❤️
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ReplyDeleteDaddy’s girl! The love comes shining through-Rashna
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully expressed. The description of your father so perfectly resonates with the qualities of my parents whom I miss till date. But like you, I feel they are always there with me and stand by me in my difficult times, even though I have moved on. I think their generation was a class apart and we are the privileged to have been under their guidance.
ReplyDeletePallu, you are blessed to be his daughter. He was everything you've said n more. He was special. He is with you, always. Hugs Varsha .
ReplyDeleteDearest Pallu , Your sentiments for you loving and caring father , deeply resonate with those I hold for my own dad , my hero . . I felt they stood head and shoulders above other men, and it was a blessing to be born to them and be nurtured by them , to imbibe the qualities and the principles they upheld .
ReplyDeleteLoved the confession bit -and here’s mine …I too had to work on myself , over the years , with the help of gurus , books and prayer , to soften the sarcastic ,razor tongue and quick temper , which mommy dearest pointed out wasn’t a worthwhile quality to mirror !!
Love reading your blogs … but this one was exceptional . Love , Nimmi
He is beaming at you today and everyday - his chest probably bursting at the seams with pride that you are his daughter. Hugs to you, Pallu Masi! 💞
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