On June 5, my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. It was intended to be a grand affair. Much larger than the original ceremony. Ideas were being thrown around and plans being made until my Grand-mom passed away in December.
Tradition has it that you do not have any celebrations or functions for a period of 1 year. And so the grand plans were all nipped in the bud. Nevertheless the fact remained that it was a BIG event and so we decided to have a small get together at home. Just the kids, their kids and my parents' siblings.
Don had flown in for the event, a journey that took him longer than the time he spent here. Frank remained consistent. He surprised us all. Everyone expected him to show up, possibly at the last minute. And this time around he didn't. Although it wasn't until the next day that anyone was willing to believe that he didn't make it.
All of us started the evening by going to Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Colaba. This was the place we all went to every Sunday for many, many years. The short and sweet 25 minute service was a pleasant difference from the traditional 1 hour Sunday service.
And then we all went back to our Home where 35 of the 50 years had been spent by my parents. Home cooked food that was brought by Annie Aunty, Mabel and Ivy made for an amazing and sumptuous spread.
Henry uncle raised a toast that was touching and from the heart. To quote him, "Inaas and Helen have shown all of us the way. Leading by example and showing us the way." And my favorite part, "And they have brought up 4 wonderful kids, who in turn have become role models".
To Dad and Mom, for making us who we are. You'll sacrificed the things you'll did, so that we could get more. And for that we're eternally grateful. No words can ever say a Thank You that would be sufficient. But THANK YOU. We love you'll and pray that you'll live a long and healthy life. Filled with Love and Happiness. Cheers !
Tradition has it that you do not have any celebrations or functions for a period of 1 year. And so the grand plans were all nipped in the bud. Nevertheless the fact remained that it was a BIG event and so we decided to have a small get together at home. Just the kids, their kids and my parents' siblings.
Don had flown in for the event, a journey that took him longer than the time he spent here. Frank remained consistent. He surprised us all. Everyone expected him to show up, possibly at the last minute. And this time around he didn't. Although it wasn't until the next day that anyone was willing to believe that he didn't make it.
All of us started the evening by going to Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Colaba. This was the place we all went to every Sunday for many, many years. The short and sweet 25 minute service was a pleasant difference from the traditional 1 hour Sunday service.
And then we all went back to our Home where 35 of the 50 years had been spent by my parents. Home cooked food that was brought by Annie Aunty, Mabel and Ivy made for an amazing and sumptuous spread.
Henry uncle raised a toast that was touching and from the heart. To quote him, "Inaas and Helen have shown all of us the way. Leading by example and showing us the way." And my favorite part, "And they have brought up 4 wonderful kids, who in turn have become role models".
To Dad and Mom, for making us who we are. You'll sacrificed the things you'll did, so that we could get more. And for that we're eternally grateful. No words can ever say a Thank You that would be sufficient. But THANK YOU. We love you'll and pray that you'll live a long and healthy life. Filled with Love and Happiness. Cheers !
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