16 July 2013
“A journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step”.
This is a Chinese adage that I
have learned years back. Until now, it reminds me of the many steps- both big
and small, that I have to take whenever I want to achieve something. Indeed,
each journey begins with a single step. After you have made your first step,
you can (now) decide whether to continue with small steps, take a stride or
leap forward. Many times I have taken small steps when I should have made
bigger ones. And there were instances too, when I took bold steps when I should
have chosen small ones. Indeed experience is the best teacher. It will teach
you when to hurry up or when to slow down a bit to catch your breath; when to
break into a run or just calm down and proceed cautiously.
I am giving you a pair of
slippers on your 2nd Birthday because by now, you have learned to
walk on your own feet. How beautiful it is for your Mom and I to watch you
stand up and walk by yourself. It pains us to see you fall sometime but we must
accept that it is part of growing up, of exploring the world. You will soon
break free from our hands and choose to spread your arms like wings. You will
soon discover that you can do greater things when you are free, when nobody is
holding you, when no one is restraining your every move. But we do hope that as
you discover both the little and big steps that you can do, you will always
look back to where you came from- from the loving hands of Mommy and Daddy, and
all those people who love you and care for you a lot.
Go my baby…our princess. Take
those steps. Walk. Run. Fly. Have fun. Don’t be afraid. Always remember that we
are always here for you. When you seem lost in your way, “when the road your
trudging seems all uphill”, when darkness is everywhere, remember that you can
always look back and run to us because we will be there always waiting for you.
When you are happy, making the best out of life, enjoying every second of it, GO ON. We will be happy for you. We will
always pray for your safety, for your happiness, for your success.
I hope that the pair slippers
will always remind you of that Chinese adage. When you’re in a hurry with life,
slow down and take a deep breath. Take time to enjoy the beauty of those around
you, smell the flowers, enjoy the sun, and count your blessings. Strive to be
happy.
You are our dearest child, and
forever you’ll be. We love you very much.
Love,
Daddy
