One Call-Remembering the One Call That Changed Everything in My Life | 9-06-2020 | 10.30 AM |Delhi-My Office | Covid 1st Wave Lockdown|#Gratitude Post

One fine morning you wake up and have adapted to the once in a lifetime situation after working continuously for more than 2 months on ground in Covid 1st wave/Lockdown. I was operating from my office with only one of my senior colleagues and limited team, as a normal day there was chaos of the multiple requests and also the number of distressed calls we were receiving from people/organizations for the help and support.

Amidst the chaos, a call from my sister interrupted the routine, a call I initially dismissed, intending to return it when time allowed. Yet, her persistence with a second call hinted at something urgent, something serious.

Four years have passed since that pivotal moment, yet the memory remains as vivid as if it were yesterday. As I concluded my prior call and dialed my sister's number, her choked sobs greeted me on the other end. In that instant, my world shattered.

My sister's voice trembled with emotion, her words catching in her throat as she delivered the devastating news my father had suffered an attack, initially suspected to be a heart attack but later confirmed as a devastating brain stroke.

With a sense of urgency born of desperation, I sprang into action, rallying friends and family to attend to my father's needs. Every second felt like an eternity as I navigated the logistical challenges imposed by the pandemic-stricken world ,my heart & mind consumed with worry for my father's well-being.

As I pen these words today, on the same date and time i.e 9th June 10: 30 AM that forever changed the trajectory of my life, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Gratitude for the unwavering support of those who stood by my side during that dark hour, their love and compassion serving as a beacon of hope in the storm. Lots of love, gratitude, respect for all the people who directly or indirectly supported and helped me during that time. I am eternally grateful to each and everyone of you from the bottom of my heart.

Though four years have passed since Papa's physical departure, his spirit remains ever-present, a guiding light in the darkness. Not a day goes by without his absence keenly felt, a testament to the enduring bond we shared.

Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate facing life's profound challenges at such a tender age. The sheer unpredictability of it all leaves me awestruck. There's a tender ache in my heart, a regretful whisper for not embracing certain experiences earlier. Even as I poured my heart and soul into every endeavor, I can't help but feel I've arrived late to life's grand performance."

Yet, within this whirlwind of emotions, I find solace in the shared human experience, in knowing that others have weathered similar storms with grace and resilience. It's a gentle reminder to me, and perhaps to us all, to cherish each fleeting moment and to greet life's uncertainties with open arms and unwavering love.

Let's make time to cherish and share moments with our loved ones. Life's unpredictability reminds us that not everyone gets a second chance. Regrets may linger, gently urging us to embrace the present moment with love and compassion, knowing that time spent together is truly priceless.

With Love & Gratitude

Roshan