This post is regarding a Father, who wants to gift something to her daughter on her wedding. I don't know the exact thoughts of a Father, but I managed to jot down some of my feelings on a paper. I am not sure whether I am successful or not, as still there are million things to say.
“I don’t know how to react at the situation, but I am feeling as luckiest person on the earth” this thought clicked my mind when nurse came to me and said “congratulations sir, it’s a baby girl”. I went to the ward, held you in my hands and it was like, am holding a feather. Your eyes were still closed and were looking just like your mom. Your mom wanted to take you in her lap, but you held me so tight, as you wanted to be with me ever. And, I was feeling the same way.
It was your first day at home. Everyone was so excited to see you there, besides some old age people. But I ignored them, because face of yours made me forget every lame thought. I didn't sleep, as I wanted you to sleep sound. And when I thought to have a nap, you made me awake again. Yeah, you cried a lot in your childhood. I didn't cook anything in my whole life, but for you I learnt to prepare baby food. I didn't know how to wash clothes, but I learnt to wash. The most amazing thing, you made me learn was, to be patient, because the most difficult task for me was, when your mom asked me to take you for bathing and you were as fragile as a dream.
One day, I was reading something and suddenly saw you standing on your little feet in front of me. You tried to balance and walk towards me but fell into my arms. I was so happy that day. In few days, you started walking while holding my finger. But, I didn't want my doll to walk, so I always kept you in my arms.
You were not leaving my hand on the first day of school. I managed everything in me, to convince you, that school is very important to become a successful person. I knew, whatever I was saying was not in the scope of your understanding but in the end, you convinced me that you have understood everything. You gave me a hug and went to your classroom. At that instance, I felt like I am at another place and was complete.
One day when I returned from my office, you gave me water and asked “Dad, how was office today? Is everything ok?” I had no idea how you read my mind and even my eyes. But, I controlled myself and said everything is great with me with a hope that I can hide it from you. You guessed everything right, every time.
I was so blessed to see how you care for your mother, brother and me. I always think that you have some magic wand to win heart of any person around you. At one time, you are like a child and at another you are like my mom. You were perfect at home, society and even in your studies. You made me proud many times and even I learnt millions of things from you.
Tomorrow is your wedding and in few hours you’ll go far from me. I am very happy for you but I am also sad somewhere. I don’t have much to give you besides my blessings and wishes. I can’t promise you that I’ll not bring tears in my eyes but I assure you that you will always reside in my heart as my little angel.
From Dad with Love..
