Deepa

When I complained to Appa that my UKG teacher had eaten my tiffin-box (which had one big delicious doughnut), he promptly sent two doughnuts the next time ! In my class 5 summer holidays , the swimming coach did not teach me because my mother didn't come to the muncipality pool everyday like the other mothers. When I informed Appa about this, he came back from office the next day with a Russian book translated into English - How to Learn Swimming. And I actually learnt Swimming from a book. When we landed at an unplanned guest-house on our way to a holiday in Mysore. He simply changed the plan because the view was beautiful and we children loved it. Long walks, book stores visits, libraries, bakeries, sea shore, mountains, films, songs.......these are some of the things that I associate with Appa. Gratitude for unravelling the significance of faith in the infinite potential in each one of us. And the need for courage to fearlessly explore its limitlessness. To enjoy the green grass & the blue sky ...as much as the doughnuts and pizzas ! Trusting to continue learning from his indomitable spirit. And reconciling with the challenges of the same spirit. I believe that he is here with us.....just in a different way now. He is with us. I wish him eternal contentment.