I wrote this post on Feb 29th, 2016, The Saree no- 96 in my 100SareePact journey. Today I cannot think of anything more than post. Feeling of gratitude on this Thanksgiving day. Anand is home after 3 months for the weekend. Brothers met after 3 months, played video game. Ajey drove his brother out for dinner at Five Guys and while I cooked for rest 3 of us as Ajey wanted to eat at home. My house felt warm, smelt of food and bright as ever.
Hope you resonate with what I felt few years ago and I hope you find yourself somewhere in my story.
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The tribute to unsung heroes of our life, we don't even acknowledge their presence in our life but there they are in sideline shaping our lives every day.
Let me begin my story thanking them. Friends and strangers who suggested a new poet, a new ghazal or a song, a new genre , a plumber, an electrician, a snow plow guy, a landscaper, a movie, a restaurant, a new dish , who sent notes, cards, couplets, a new poetry, a new tune. Thankful for some hugs, a tissue to wipe those tears or just a pat on the back. Neighbors who took my panic phone call and checked my stove I thought was left on, who kept the trash barrel in when we went on vacation, checked the house when we were away. Those strangers who waved when I crossed them while walking or replied to my hello with smile, helped pushed my cart in grocery store, were patient when I was trying to look for missing credit card in the checkout line, who didn't honk when I was trying to parallel park in Boston.
The receptionist at Children's hospital with smile on her face, the parking cashier, the counter person who wrote "love your smile" on my coffee cup, the kid in the stroller who smiled at me when I made faces. The school receptionist who asks for family every time she sees me. Not only Anand’s teacher but the whole team from counselor to therapist who checks on me and him and sends me emails about not only concerns but something good happened.
One of those random phone calls, emails, text messages to remind me that for some my existence matters. a cleaning staff who says good morning honey every time he sees me, asked me where I was for last 4 weeks, when I was away, the chef who puts extra stuff in my sandwich to make it tastier, the colleagues who took care of my stuff when I was away, coworkers who asked about my trips and pictures, husband’s colleagues who treat me as one of them, remember my Bday, get me gifts, some of them even from China visit us and pamper us.
The train conductor with a smile, the strangers walking in Boston commenting on my saree. The drivers in India who closed their ears while I chit chatted with my sisters nonstop for hours long drive, the cooks in their house who made sure I was well fed and treated with my favorite food, the household help who without fail ask about my day, sister’s neighbors who came to say hello. The tailor who puts up with my last minutes demands, the Saree shopkeepers who lets me go in their shop and choose my own stuff against their rule and them treat me with chai. The beauty parlor girls, who listen to my music, pamper me with smile and clear their schedule to accommodate my last minute requests, give me my favorite seat. The check in lady who took my extra luggage without charge, the custom officer who didn’t make fuss about my spices and boxes of bangles, who lets me take 6 bottles of scotch because I told him that I wanted to treat my husband for taking care of boys while I vacationed in India. The patient passenger next to me in the plane.
All those what’s app groups with cousins, classmates, old friends. Even with the annoying jokes and forwards they keep us connected. The list goes on but today I stop for a minute with this saree to thank each and every one of them to make my life beautiful.
Today I am happy woman, feel beautiful because you are in my life. A BIG thank you to all of you A simple Cotton Saree for a thank you note video, you will get to see soon.
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