"A Walk Down Memory Lane"

"Letter to my Brother"  

Posted by Asim Padh


A letter that I have been working out since few months after arriving here in DC!! Finally I have piled in some free time. This is some reciprocation from my part to my dearest brother in chasing his dreams and all the time spent with me. I would not be able to tell special people in my life how much they mean to me and how special and unique they really are. First of all I never in my wildest of dreams had thought that he would be securing a “free” government seat in MBBS that too in one of the most renowned college for medical education in India. It was a dream come true at least for dad, that his son is carrying his legacy ahead and that to in a bombastic manner. But I am sure he will brush up dad’s medical brain with all his millions of crazy doubts. The highlight of my childhood was making him laugh so hard that eventually he suffered the beatings for all the deeds done by me, as he easily used to get trapped in my web. Remember all the night beatings you used to get when you couldn’t control your laughter. I fondly remember, with a gleam of light in eyes, those wonderful crazy days we spent on the Home Cricket pitch where u were succumbed to my beamers and always end up edging all the shots to my prĂ©cised field positions. How can I forget the Neelam Photo studio owner “Sai” who always used to throw stones whenever there was a Mahaudah going on as if it was hindering his great photo business. hehe. Now as I have taken up a small break, I hope that you must have polished your cricketing skills and must have jotted down all your footwork drawbacks. But I am damn sure it’s of no use as there exists only one winner. Always used to have some insane excuses to support his massive defeats and the funny part was that dad always even used to support it!!!! And I used to always say “If you win you need not explain….But if you lose you should not be there to explain”.
But the journey so far has been not been a smooth sail in the park. How can I forget those traumatizing days that we all went when you where just about to see the world through those innocent eyes. My heart sinked when the nurse claimed that it required some good doings to impress the Almighty. But as always he has never refrained us from his blessings. Now that you have entered the professional phase of your life I wish U all the best for your goal in serving the humanity and achieving new heights in life. See you soon-----------Asim Padh

This entry was posted on Sunday, 25 January 2009 at 8:50 pm . You can follow any responses to this entry through the comments feed .

4 comments

hi!!!!!
liked ur letter very much. malum tha itna mast likhega so always i m eager for ur blog.good keep it up.mbbs mein admission leke i have entered a new phase of life.its so interesting.its fun.(of course pehle se padha toh,varna jaam hai).rahi dad ki baat vo toh hai unka dimak toh khana hi padega.cricket ki baat kare toh it will be very tough for u 2 play and win against me when u return u will have 2 be on ur toes when bowling is concerned varna aussie ki halath kaise hu hai vaise hi reputation ki vaat lag jaegi.actually speaking dad ka dream tha that tu US jaee aur do ur further studies there.With all credit 2 almighty jiske support ke bina it wasnt possible.aur apni mom ke khane ke karan i have made good muscles so tere samne sixes marne ko ek alag hi maza aaega.it will be fun u seeing the bowl high in the sky but unable 2 find it.
so bro,do well.always show dedication in what u do and u will be appreciated for ur work.keep faith in God and be calm.thats the mantra.bye tc.waiting for u eagerly.ur sweet little brother------A cricket Champ.bye.

1/27/2009 2:42 pm

Dear Alu,
I am proud of both my sons- younger getting MBBS seat on merit and elder overcoming various hurdles and obstacles 9000 miles away from home to achieve his goal.Days are not too far when both of you will be on your own feet ready to face challenges of life.In life there is struggle but there are always options.
You are friend,elder brother as well as father figure to your little brother to guide him and provide helping hand when needed.
Dad.

1/29/2009 4:06 am

God Bless you all...

7/11/2009 11:13 pm
Anonymous  

my god Asim...thats just amazing...i have a hand full of wet tissues...it is just so touching. love your letter, how did your brother react after reading this letter? keep up the wonderful job your doing...luv Roshni...x

1/29/2010 6:35 pm

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