The sweet sound of laughter filled our house again today. Shivam found one of his old "gun" today and was chasing everybody with it. Even Meera joined in the fun and was following Shivam like a lamb. Sort of. She was actually following his nose tube and trying to pull it off.
Paul and his wife visited us for lunch today and it was very nice to feel normal again. In the evening Mrigs visited us and Shivam enjoyed playing and listening stories with her.
Gino, Urmila's boss is truly one of the nicest people we have met. The understanding and compassion shown by him is amazing. Sometimes we felt that good people are few and rare to find. These hard times have proven us wrong. And I am so happy to be proven wrong here. The amount of support that has been pouring in is almost overwhelming.
Aloka and Tulika, thanks a million times to you and your Mom and her friends for the continuous prayers for Shivam. We are so grateful to God for having friends like you. Shivam and Meera always keep on fighting on who will ride the toy cycle you guys loaned us.
I can write pages over pages on the help and love and support we have received over these last 53 days. I feel I have become more matured and understanding now. Life is too small and precious to worry about little things. Remember to hug your child more tighter every night. They don't need expensive toys. Kiss them, love them. That's all they need. As Manju didi once told me a couple of weeks ago: It's easy to father a child, it's very hard to truly become the father. And I completely agree.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
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Nice to know that laughter and bit of fun is back in your home..
this will definitely continue with God's blessings as Shivam will get better day by day
get well soon Shivam...hugss to youu :)
Mothers day gift to urmila by shivam through his million worth smiles...
Yes Always here. Shivam is in our thoughts all the time. We feel deeply bonded with your family even though we haven't met, right from the time Aloka and Nilesh broke the news about Shivam not feeling well. We felt like this has to change and there has to be victory. And a very Happy Mother's day to you Urmila and your mummy who is visiting. And you Nikhil have proven to be a role model father to so many.....Have a beautiful Sunday.
Love Tulika
I am so happy to hear that Urmila got agreat gift from Sivam for Mother's day and I am praying this happy momments to stay on your family.
Lots fo hugs and love to Shivam and Meera.
Mar
I have no idea how I stumbled upon this blog...but I live in Kirkland and my husband works at a giant company in Redmond. I'm currently a stay at with a 3 yr old boy and a 9 month old girl. Your family is beautiful!
If there's anything we can do to support you, to be available to you, or even just to cheer up Shivam - we'd love to. We live nearby. Either way, your family will be in our hearts and prayers. We wish the best for Shivam...
~ Catherine
cat@seanandcat.com
We all have heard about having a positive attitude even during hard times. All of us have been there at sometime during our lives and know how difficult it is. You guys are practising this every day and have been role models for a lot of us. This journey is a tough one but I am sure your family will emerge as winners.Lots of hugs to Shivam and Meera
Hey Nikhil,
You said it all "They don't need expensive toys. Kiss them, love them. That's all they need". toys get old in couple of them, but parents hus and kisses make them safe and happy always.
Really glad to hear Shivam and Meera together again to have fun.
Urmila, Hope you had a wonderful Mother's day.
It is Monday morning, always stressful at work; but when I saw your blog, felt really good when I imagined two kids are running and playing and laughing making the whole environment happy.
Wish Shivam get well soon...
Paramita
i am glad to hear that from you. Wishing a lot more happiness to you all. Hugs to Shivam!
So great to hear your little guy is doing so much better and is home with you. Our prayers are with you all. Take care my friend.
-John
I am so happy to See evrything is back to normal...Get well soom shivam ..God Bless Shivam and u r family..take care
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