Yesterday was a good day.I woke up late.My father was reading newspaper.My mother was busy in kitchen.My sister in law was knitting a sweater.Well I am waiting for an angel to come into our lives soon.I smiled.As I went outside I could feel cool breeze.It has just stopped raining.I went out to see the oleander tree infront of my house which is haven of few beautiful birds.Thats how my day started yesterday.I came inside and had tea.
Mom:Go get ready fast we have to make a visit to Doctor.
Mom:Always finding excuses lazy....
Me:Yawning and moving insisde out.Lets get ready.
So I got ready had breakfast.So I was on my way with Mom and Bhabhi.
Receptionist(To my Mom):Doctor is very busy today.She has to operate two cases after half an hour.Wait for sometime.We will let you know.Today many patients have come.
I am still yawning.
Mom:what about ultrasound?
Receptionist:The expert will come after 22nd Ma'm.
Mom:Where else can we go for ultrasound.
Receptionist:She named few places.
I am still yawning.In my mind[Whats wrong nobody's available these days]
Mom:Lets go to place X .
Me:Ok fine.As if I woke up from some dream.
We reached to a diagnostic centre.Took appointment.The receptionist over there asked to wait for an hour.
For a change I dropped my cell phone at home.Small talk started amongst me mom and bhabhi.It suddenly turne into group discussion when another lady jumped in.Topic was "My increasing weight".Everybody is busy giving tips how to loose weight.I am slightly unintrested now.I changed my seat and now I am sitting in front of a huge glassdoor.I could see many parked bikes,sky,people walking on pavement.I am an introvert so no point talking to strangers.I started observing people around me.
[Believe me group discussion is still on].
A lady with two childrens is sitting infront of me and she is just not intrested what her kids are doing.A young man is helping his grandfather to climb stairs.Few couples are chatting.Many people cming inside and going outside.
Now an hour has ended.Still we are waiting.My excitement to hear my would be nephew or neice heartbeat is getting down.If ever youve seen an utrasound going on you can probably understand.I wished to see the baby inside by Bhabhi's womb.But I have to wait.
I just turned my head too look at the gate.
A beautiful lady came inside with her son of 3 years of age.Trust me he was cute.I am fond of kids.He reminded me of my Nephew.I looked at my Mother.She smiled.
He sat with his mother a few seats away.He was energetic and lively.He caught my attention and I was smiling.My mood suddenly changed and I started enjoying his childlike innocence.
How cute.He looked at me and came near me. Two seats were vacant beside me.
Boy:Where should I sit?
Me:Sit beside me.He offered a handshake.I was amazed.I shaked hands with him.I took him in my arms and made him sit on my lap.I looked at her mother.She was smiling.Two mens came near his mother and sat beside her.Probably one was her husbandand the other one was a relative.
Me:What is your name?
Boy:My name is Y.
Me:In which school are you studying and which standard?
Boy:He answered my questions.
[I was lost in his innocence and was really happy with him]
Me:How many friends do you have?
Boy:Five.
[Meanwhile his uncle came and handed him a packet of chips.While his parents were busy talking.I thought his mother might have come for some diagnosis.His parents moved out and I could see them through window pain.They were a sweet couple.A handsome man and his beautiful lady.]
Me,my mom and bhabhi were busy talking to the kid.
Boy waved hand to his father.When I saw them I could see her mother crying and his father too.They were consoling each other and wiping their tears.I couldnt come to a conclusion.The man turned back and waved his son.I smiled too.
But what's wrong?
Nobody knows.
His uncle came in and said,"Come Son,lets go for the checkup".
I was shocked.What??I thought her mother might have come for an ultrasound or something else.What's wrong with this baby?He is too young.
Boy:[he looked at me with affection]Ill be back in two minutes.
Me:I couldnt say anything.What has happened to him?He is perfectly alright.Why his parents were crying?Now his uncle took him inside.I couldnt figure out which room he went into?
X-Ray,CT-Scan or somewhere else?
Meanwhile my Bhabhi's turn came for ultrasound.We had to go inside.The attendent asked me to move outside.I was seriously annoyed.I wished to see the baby.How rude these people are...Anyways I came outside and was searching for that cute little boy.I couldnt find him.I went inside.A technician was viewing images of an X-Ray.It seemed to be of a young child.It showed few black patches near his right chest and left ribs.I was fully concentrated on that image.I asked him what does this black patch mean?He said I dont know.
In my mind[What are you doing here then?]
He must be knowledgeable enough.He was simply not intrested in telling me.I figured out.Doctor came in and talked to him.Said something which was greek to me.I came outside.
I found that Boy's uncle going outside.M y eyes twinkled in hope if I could meet Y again.My mother came out with bhabhi and said lets go home.I will collect repots tomorrow.We reached near exit and to my happiness Y came inside in his uncle's arms followed by his parents.I looked at him happily.He was crying and was unwilling to go for another test.I said I am going baby say goodbye.He looked at me with tear filled eyes.He smiled an d said goodbye.
[I didnt want to leave from there.I was attached to him.But I had too]
I asked my mother to ask his mother what has happened to him.I waited outside.
My mother came out and said:There is a mass outgrowth near his left chest.Probably a tumor or cancer.I was dumbfounded.I looked inside but couldnt seee him.I said nothing to mom and bhabhi.I was on my way to home.I was still and silent.But my mind was not.
How come he is ill.He is just of 3 or 4 years of age.I could not do anything for him.I could not even hug him.My heart was full of sadness and pain.My mind stopped working.Why him?
I came back home and prayed to God.Please save him.[And if you are reading this pray for him.People say wishes work better than medicines.]
I just couldnt stop thinking about him.His face came infront of my eyes many a times.I am so helpless.I didnt discuss about it with anybody.And when nothing works only God can help I believe so.
[I know I ll never be able to meet him again.But I wish to see him someday roaming around my city at an older age.I may not recognise him[no chance].May be Ill be crossing a road and he is coming from the other side[young and handsome].My eyes might rest at him and next moment I am on the other side of the road.I might have forgotten everything then.But may be God is listening to me right now.]
Life is full of pain,sorrows and miseries.Still it promises to give back happiness and love.And thats how Life Go's On.A friend of mine told me whenever you are sad or find life meaningless just think you are not only for youserlf but for others too.You can help them.Bring a smile on somebody's face and you will find meaning of your life.Same way give some time to others.
