Mother's Day Story!

Today is mother’s day, I am penning down this note for all mothers especially for mummy who has a rough mother’s day this year with a broken wrist and a plaster on her left hand. Mothers are God’s agents on earth to keep us safe n protected. They have the magical power blessed to them. I have witnessed this several times and I will share one instance from last year when we all were going to Mumbai from Delhi and we thought we have enough time for the flight and we were a bit relaxed, after the security check we thought we would go relax and freshen up and eat something and I thought I will take some cash out and while we were doing all that, we heard our names being called out and that we were late and need to board the flight ASAP and we then rushed towards the gate and we found out we were the last ones, we had lot of stuff as hand luggage and when we entered the flight, it was all crowded and lot of people standing in the aisle and try to put their luggage in the room above the seats and we were trying to make our way to our assigned seats which were towards the end.

While we were mid-way in the aisle, I heard mummy’s voice from behind and she said “Anuj, where’s your documents bag?” And I was like yeah where’s that bag for which we were going to Mumbai, for our visa interview, I quickly checked with Shivangi and Papa and they also didn’t know where that bag is and then I just ran towards the exit door of the flight and they were about to close the door and get ready for the plane to move, I told the official that I forgot my bag and I need to go and get that as it has all my docs, visa passport, education and work related and they were obviously pissed off with me and I had an argument with them and I saw mummy also came out and she said I will talk to these guys, you go rush towards the boarding gate and try to find out about the bag, I ran like Milkha Singh that day as I could hear they continued argument in the background and I met the police guy and flight official and a closed boarding gate, they saw me huffing and Puffing and questioned me what happened and that I need to be in flight, I explained the situation and the airline lady was not helping but the CISF guy gave me assurance that if your bag is in airport then I will get it, they asked for description of the bag and sent a message on the wireless and after a little while he got a message that similar bag is there at security, i forgot to pick it up when I did the security check, I thought i left it at the ATM when I rushed for the flight call. Finally, I got the bag and I thanked that police person immensely and rushed in the flight where there was pin drop silence for some reason as if Everyone was just waiting for me and I feeling so embarrassed made it to my seat which was apparently the last row so I walked the entire stretch in great embarrassment.

This short little story made me realize the power of a mother who is constantly thinking about her kids and well being, staying alert all the time, protecting her children from whatever she can. I wonder if no one realized about that bag or if even realized it 15 mins later, I would have no documents to go for visa interview, it was right at the starting phase of my India trip, would have to somehow collect the documents if I was lucky enough and then reschedule appointment and go to Mumbai with Armaan’s birthday party all planned and other things too, This would have disrupted the entire trip and just with mummy’s magical power she saved me from all the hassles and troubles like so many times earlier in life before, being there in that situation, I know it was a super power that came to my rescue that day!

This mother’s day, I couldn’t send you anything due to current situation, I hope this note will reach your heart and I hope and pray that you get well soon and It is good to know that papa is helping out a great deal with whatever he can, this mother’s day I feel it is all about parents strength with you two fighting it out together, still comforting us that you are fine and showing strength and I am sure this tough time will pass by soon, hang in there!!

Thank you for everything to you and all the lovely mothers for all that you do for us!

Take Care!!

Regards,

Anuj