Every person will for sure have beautiful stories to share about some somersaulting events in life. Here is one such which made me believe once again that patience and hard work can move anything.
I recall my early years as a single mom, when our financial needs were bigger to realise our childrens career and education.It’s actually like suddenly falling off from heaven when you realise that you are all alone with your brilliant kids. When a successful father is offloaded from the journey of life with commitments just blossoming, the responsibility is herculean on a pampered woman, who was always basking under the umbrella of her partner.
The teething problems are all tangled up with the lack of confidence.I recall how I counted every penny before any meagre expenses. Our elder son who was then preparing for his 10th grade board examination, had asked me if I could afford a one is to one special tuition for him for science. I juggled though my resources and my confidence crashed. I had to confess that Rs 1000 per month at that time would be impossible for me to bear. This pain haunts me even today. But luckily he accepted it in the right spirit. When that board results came in, I saw he missed the highest mark in science by just 1. This feeling is crushing but if you reflect its also a blessing. Our boys learnt to appreciate the value of money at that tender age.
life moved on with patience and immense perseverance on the part of all three of us. I moved to a more comfortable financial zone and our boys climbed up the ladder of life facing all hurdles with confidence.
Presently, our elder one has his own start up for almost 2 years now and the younger one at 24 is able to live the life of his dreams but of course with dedication and commitment to work.
As I was sailing through a lonely working Durga Puja this season. I was all along reflecting on the beautiful memories we have of the festivals when the kids were home.
On the day of Bijaya Dasami, when everyone wishes for the triumph of good over evil. My life just came pouring in with material happiness.Our elder son called and we mom and son had a long heart to heart conversation. That alone is a great pleasure for any mother.But God seemed to be kinder. At the end of our happy exchanges, he softly said, ” Ma my company has moved to the next level”. I unwittingly asked, what does that mean. He humbly replied from today we are valued much more than I ever imagined .
Oh Dear ! Life truly takes its own space and time to give you your dues. This boy could not get a tuition worth over 10 dollars about 15 years back, today tells his mom the value of his brain child” Triple Blind”.
This just proves that sweat, blood and patience can reach most material goals. I say this because I feel for real peace of mind and happiness one will also have to work on it. I told my boy ” Touch wood, thank the almighty and learn to also be peaceful and content”.
life moves on but to count our blessings and be an arcadian soul is another art to master .
By
Dr Madhumita Priyadarshini Das