A 7th Birthday Wish!

I can’t keep calm tonight, wasn’t this the night I squirmed? And we waited for you with bated breath… Woah you are Seven! Weren’t you just born? There is no one quite like you now and never will be. You have everything inside of you that will get you to wherever you want to go and be whatever you want to be. When I write this today to you as a permanent reminder of how beautiful you are, I wish to tell you that no matter what happens, you will always shine like Sun, Ilvikaa! I am not saying this because I am your mom, but because I have seen you enrich our lives and I foresee how you will go on to enrich the lives of others you are yet to meet. Lost all of 5 teeth, gained 4 of the strong and bright, in addition to all the awesome things you accomplished in your last year have brought me more joy than anything I could have ever imagined. When I look into your eyes, I see hope for us, your large heart so full of love and generosity makes me want to build a type of world we should all live in. Sigh! Hasn’t your love for LEGO grown stronger, I have seen you develop those UNO skills, playing those magnet games and looking for far-away lands and possibilities on a globe. It was a remarkable year for you, look at those passport stamps you have – wow! Aren’t you the most traveled family member yet … I didn't even have a passport, let alone stamps on them when I was 7. I barely got through my philatelic collection. But you my girl, you have flights to take, journeys to unravel and lots of people to meet! On this day I wish you that you never change … *As you grow, you will be asked to change the ways you think, and you get around the works, change if you want to… Know that I am here for you no matter what, even when you need love and support as you grow into your unique person. Don’t change, just evolve into all that you are destined to become. It will be enough, my child. *Enjoy being a child, even if there are times you wish you were a grown up. Believe me; there are so many grownups who want a second chance at childhood. Your parents, for example! *Don’t ever fear the right or wrong – they will eventually even out. This is a unique time for new experiences, learning new things, and just have fun and goof around. Never forget the fun part. It is the stuff that great memories are made of, and will get you through any difficult times later in life. Remember that you are a beacon of light, a beacon of hope and let those deep colors of light spread far and wide. On this birthday, I wish you go to wherever the breath of life shines, spread the light and illuminate the whole world because it belongs to you. Love and Prayers, Manogyata Narayan & Pradeep Narayan 00:59AM, 02-April-2018 NEW DELHI