I still recall spending time at kindergarten days of her pigtail hairstyle winging towards me. But time flies since her learning size, shape and colour.
It captures memories of our twinkle star. She is mummy’s little angel. Raising daughter is still fresh in our mind. We saw her growing from toy-strewn nursery days. She cried for mummy each time her only friend ‘Gunu’ cried at Air Force School. There was always her mother with play and dream. But time flies. Now she appeared for board examination from St Mary’s.
Last summer, I signed the consent form for a school trip. The activities were chalked out for that great occasion. The last few days were excited from buying trolley bag to final day shopping. Father adores his daughter a lot, who is the light of her parents’ lives. Whoever she grows up to be, she is always for us a little angel forever. It was all strange for a few days’ separation from us. Elapsed memories were still in my mind. She occupied a seat with her chosen friend. But I saw them happy and excited.
It was truly an exciting activity at Umran to remain independent. The site is on a hillock surrounded by lush greenery away from Shillong. We had been through anxiety. And a call from our daughter informed us about the unavailability of network. The communication was possible whenever they go for day out.
The day had dwindled down to a precious low. Daughters are parents’ best friend. It was the first time that she stayed outside. The Missionaries of Charity took a very courageous step to teach them a different taste of learning. No matter what critics say, convent schools provided a great education. They occupied the lines of bed inside a big hall. Self-discipline is the driving force behind achieving any goal. They queued up for food like a disciplined soldier.
They are taught to learn to lose gracefully while enjoy winning. There are wonders of the nature whilst hiking, they saw flowers, birds and wooded areas that made them to think ponder. Kids are very fussy about what they eat. The compulsory light off at 9 pm forced boarder to sleep. Beside St. Marians saw the stories of ghost and fun-frolic incidents at wintry night.
We love our children and everyone expects their toddlers to be the best in the world. We provide best schooling to ease at home. Nowadays, children demand more gadgets but technology can cause their creativity unconsciously. We must endow with education for life that can carry a serene life. They had visited Don Bosco museum for faith in mankind. Girls were mesmerised by the huge waterfalls at Elephanta.
When the bus arrived we saw innocent flashing smiles flitting across their faces broadly, the outreach of joy was reflected. It is the most cherished and coveted thing for every parent.
Parents bestow gifts to bring the smile. But it was poles apart. She brought a surprise souvenir for us – a little moving mongoose from the craft shop. The best thing was that our daughter valued a hundred rupee in a weekend excursion.
(Contributed by Kamal Baruah)