I have read in literature about love at first sight, how a
guy gets transfixed by a complete stranger when he lays his eyes on her. For those who follow Indian Cinema, I don't have to explain
what happens next. A copy of him teleports along with his object of affection,
to a distant land, Switzerland maybe, to engage in duet. J
I have always questioned the logic behind love at first
sight. I mean, how could anyone be so
sure about someone who they have seen just few moments ago?
Since I have not bought into this logic, it was even more
difficult for me to understand what it meant or how it felt to be spellbound. So,
I associated these emotions with fantasy & continued with my life until THE
DAY came.
THE DAY was 22nd October 2013, at around 8 AM; I was looking
at something very small, barely 3 Kgs, my Son. I really understood the meaning
of being spellbound and I became a believer.
I along with many others was waiting outside operation
theatre to get the first glimpse of my son.
Doctor walked out carrying a small bundle in blue and she
presented the baby to us, like Rafiki presented Simba to pride lands in
"Lion King" movie. :)
After explaining the initial details of the birth (time, weight,
etc...), she posed a very important question.
"Who is going to take the baby from my hands?"
Without a moment’s pause, I swiftly took my son in my arms
and walked towards the hospital ward room, talking to him all along. I didn't realize
I was leading a procession of my in-laws. :)
I kept staring at him and talking to him about subjects that
I did not recall 10 minutes later. Such was his impact on me.
I always knew what love is. But only on that day, I realized
I could love someone so much without any expectation. My heart welled up with
love for him.
My wife & I were waiting for this blessing for close to
5 years. We had to endure false expectations, terrible disappointments and an
inconsolable loss to have this blessing. Every time I look at him now, I realize that he is worth the
wait, many times over.
I sincerely believe that every child is an angel sent by god
as a gift to us, humans.
We call him Jeffrey Michael Miranda, after Archangel Michael
!!! J
