‘Its Isabell’s b’day this sunday, please do come as we are celebrating
her B’day’ called up Hannah few weeks
back Both Esther and Ezekiel were
excited to hear that and Ezekiel said –‘will we song happy bday to you?’ Esther
asked –‘ what gift will we give?’
Hmmm ‘gift’ has always been the exciting part in any b’day party ! for me it also happens to be a ‘real
confusing time’ to think and decide what to give … Probably I think a lot
,trying to select something meaningful and useful gift ….. and
finding/deciding a gift is difficult for
me …especially for children …
This was almost 5-6 years back, I was invited to a first Bday
celebration of ‘Angel’ I was living alone so her parents ensured that I was not
left alone on a weekend , I agreed to be there for the celebration … I also
knew Angel’s story, how she happened . Angels parents were told by the doctors
that they would never have child of their own and that her mother would never be able to conceive – when sh happened , for them she is an Angel sent from above
…. … running out of ideas, I bought a
small activity sort of game for a one year old and a colorful bible story book
for toddlers, the book was hard bind and
so colorful that I was sure that it will attract Angel’s attention. Couple of
weeks after the B’day when I happen to meet Angel’s mother in a store – she was
so happy to see me and thanked me for the book, saying that every night she
reads story to Angel , who listens and watches the picture quietly ….. what more
could I ask for ….
More recently , we happen to remember one of our friend’s B’day – we
just thought of dropping by their home and on our way we picked some fresh
flowers . She was not expecting us and she was so surprised and happy to see us
and the flowers – she thought flowers were artificial and it took us some time
to tell her how to keep it fresh for 3-4 days, she was so happy and becoming
emotional said that this is the first time in her life that somebody has given
her ‘Real fresh flowers’ :)
The best gift one can give on any occasion is first to remember the occasion,
and then personally call or visit or send a note to the person on that occasion,
and if I have time I usually try to give something which I have made, a cake,
or cookies or a handmade card or note ,
I think that’s the best gift I can get and give – thoughts, time , love and
affection of someone known :)
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