I live now in this township that houses loads of indian families..am staying here for 3 moths One of them was throwing party for their daughter's third birthday for which we were invited ..So following the protocol, we dress up in salwars and attend it.. One of the families in the party amused me and had me thinking about life!!The couple come with their 7 year old daughter and then the room just brightens up.. faces that exuded energy ... Music played and the father was the first one to sprung up and dance.. and seeing him dance, u knew he really enjoyed it.. The mother was clapping so ethusiastically and making her daughter rock with her for the song!! Watching them closely, i could make out that the girl wasnt quite like others!! She was calm , quite and clinged on to her mother like a baby monkey wud to its mom. Enquiries here and there added together revealed that the girl suffered from autism.For folks who havent heard of this word before, its a state where a child grows physically but not mentally. This gal cudnt talk and occasionally experienced fits of anger. The news surprised me and saddened me!! Surprise because her parents never exhibited this sorrow in their actions at all and they seem to be the liveliest couple in the room, sadenned because the gal looked like an angel, smart and so pretty.. I admired that family so much !! A family that taught me a few lessons in life and gave me a perfect example of taking life as it comes and making the best out of it!!
I sincerely hope the gals get better ..
Monday, June 23, 2008
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