A time to weep and a time to laugh (Ecclesiastes 3:4)

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Uhuru thoughts were interrupted by Paavai’s question that got everyone in the room laughing, “Uhuru, Uhuru, are you still with us?”

Uhuru laughed and quickly said, “Of cause, I was just thinking about our wedding day.”

The atmosphere in the room quickly became somber and the laughter stopped. There was an awkward silence and Uhuru realized what she had just said. She and Paavai could sense the raw pain from the rest of the family. Hoping to distract everyone, Paavai spoke up, “than I am sure you remember aunt Aadarshini

The elephant in the room

There is an awkward silence when the doctor walks in

So silent that the loudest noise could be of a falling drawing pin

The elephant in the room

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Is the message of doom

It steals my hope

And I wonder how I will cope

To hear you gone

Has stolen my dawn

Who will wake me up with a sweet song?

And show me where I belong?

Who will remind me of who I am?

I silently pray that this is a scam

We stand by your bedside and I realise, you have not only left me, but this family

I am saddened and a dark cloud covers me

And once again I find myself silently praying that God hears my plea

If not, then let Him hear my cry

As I say to you my last good bye 

Bear with one another in love (Ephesians 4:2)

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Uhuru arrived to a warm family celebration. She was pleasantly surprised to see that Maran’s whole family came to welcome her. 

The moment reminder her of the bright and exciting wedding she had, which surprisingly turned out to be a huge affair. She was amazed at how many people attended the wedding. Many of the attendees were unknown to her and funny enough, Maran. 

During the ceremony celebrations, Maran would look at her and secretly whisper “who are some of these people, where do all these people come from” and kindly laughed. Uhuru on the other hand, found the attendees hospitable and didn’t mind that she didn’t know most of them. 

Faith, hope and love (1 Corinthians 13:13)

It was all hugs and laughter when Paavai fetched Uhuru from Delhi. Uhuru was pleased that she had made the decision to come to India. She didn’t realize how much she has Maran family and now considered them her family more than ever.  

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The thought of Maran made Uhuru feel a sense of peace. She felt close to him now that she had arrived in his birth place. She remembered how Maran spoke avidly about India and how much he loved his country. In the beginning of their relationship, he told her stories about India and his upbringing till the wee hours of the morning.

She even remembered the first time they had arrived in India to meet his family. Maran’s family was slightly   shocked at his choice for a wife. They had hoped he would take a partner who they thought was best for him. But the family eventually accepted her, like Maran had said. 

Every day is a good day

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Honestly, when I think about it, every day of my life is a good day.

Every day is a good day not because life is perfect, but because:

• Even though life is unfair, God is good, all the time and all the time God is good.
• I’m alive and the good purpose for my life is yet to be fulfilled  
• My parents are alive and healthy. The love they share helps me to see God in them and others that surround me.
• My brother is a Kool Kid- got my father’s heart and his integrity inspires me
• And there are times when I look at them and think “who needs Modern Family, these people are crazy!”
• My family members and friends are healthy and alive. Even when life presents them with challenges, things always work out for the good for them.  
• Finally, there is always good in the world.  When I think I can’t see it, I look around and always find it.

Now others might have different opinions on what makes “every day a good day.”  But it all boils down to one thing: Having a right and appreciative attitude for life and what it gives you.

When you learn to appreciate everything you have and greet everyday with gratitude in your heart, then everyday will be a good day. Even if some days do not fall under your definition of good, the fact that you are alive presents opportunity for you to make the day good.

You might believe what I have stated is hogwash, but the truth remains: nothing beats a good attitude.

You can choose to define your day as bad and be unhappy because of the things others are doing or not doing to you in order to make you ultimately happy. You can even go as far as to blame your misery (lack of peace) or unhappiness on others. But the reality is, if you don’t change your attitude and choose to respond/ react to life in a positive way, the object of your unhappiness might change, but you will always be unhappy and see your days as bad.

Face the truth; the circumstances of your life, whether negative can’t make you unhappy if you choose to have the right attitude. Your thoughts and attitude about your everyday life will determine whether you have a good day every day.

Entry 16: Be merry (Luke 12:19)

Uhuru spoke to the driver and quickly learnt that all taxis are metered but the meters are invariably out of date. The driver kindly said to Uhuru, “the meter is not working madam.’  

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Uhuru was slightly agitated at this but decided to not get worked up about it. She paid the driver scale of revised charges and jumped off at Delhi to wait for Paavai to fetch her.  

Uhuru found it relatively easily to find her way around Delhi, although it was very spread out. She walked around a bit and spotted interesting buys that included silk products, precious stones, leather and woodwork. She promised herself that she would visit Delhi again with Paavai during her stay.

Our greatest strengths are our greatest weaknesses

Let switch this statement up a bit and say “our greatest weakness are our greatest strengths.”

Now that sounds much better. This statement reminds me of the following Bible verse:

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

I meditate (think deeply, say out loud, focus for a time for spiritual purposes or to relax) on this verse every time I experience moments where I feel I lack strength or courage. After meditation, I remember the following, not only about myself but also the human spirit as well.

·         You are stronger than what you think

·         Everyone is born with power that far exceeds what they can imagine or contemplate.

·         Learning the lesson is far more important than how you feel at the moment because there are great rewards thereafter.

·         You do not need to understand or know all the answers of your life experiences, instead you need to trust, believe and live in faith. 

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