FocuslyDeFocused: Blessed to be called as their's

Yup, it took me little longer to internalize all that took place on 3rd Nov.... no, I am not yet there in it's totality.

Mum had planned a lunch at home and invited my late Grand father's brother, his wife, their son and daughter-in-law. This set of grandparents, with them, I had the most fond memories of my childhood - Gardening with home-made tools, playing in the soil without any restrictions, going to "Tagor park" with grand-dad, Helping my granny with vegetable chopping and without any apprehensions, asking her all that bothered me or which my tiny brain couldn't decipher.

Everyone was so excited about the gathering/ lunch and the morning hours were rushed to make arrangements, get the food ready, dusting house etc.

That day, my eldest uncle gave me a rose from his garden and later a silver coin. He loves kids and he is one of the members in family I feel deeply connected to. Aunt woke me up with a kiss on my cheeks ...(frankly, I am not accustomed to such greetings and felt a bit awkward, but I respect her gesture and love).

My day was filled with showers of love.

Dad was back from farm to attend the party and I din't realise how much that meant to me until I blurted out " oh! papa is coming?"; when mom was sharing who all will be around.

I am not sure if I could really feel a part of it all or was involved emotionally, but now that I am in train, a bit distant from them all...it makes me think, how blessed I am. How much they all love me, and I am glad that my birthday became the reason for them all to come together, have some meaningful conversations, build bridges that were emotionally burnt with a few members, laugh and just be.

In the evening, I had a chance to visit one of my Aunt's paternal family too.

Then next day, my parent's Punjabi friend wanted to treat us for my birthday....(Sometimes I love this belonging in small towns where hearts are open to all and caring)

Amidst all, I continued to stick to my yoga and meditation routine and self reflection. One thing that made me the most happy was - a whatsapp post by my sis (the pic - me and her daughter) + the new book.