Author: Jithmini Amunugama
A story about
an Oldman waiting for his children to cheer up on Christmas. Caller on the
phone – his daughter, reasoning out that she cannot make it for Christmas. Her kids
saying “grandpa” with humble voices, as if they love to make it up with him all
the time. He pretends to be not caring but his eyes speak out a hidden phrase.
On Christmas,
his home decorated with a Christmas tree, dinning lighted up with candles
awaits the family from far, dressed in black. He bribes the children to visit his
funeral instead of calling them over for dinner. Children, with all their
difficulties they rush home. Surprisingly “Papa” home. Tears turn to joy. And
his Christmas made them bunch up together and spend another family time.
Our hearts
are connected to each other, where absence of loved ones lead to loneliness. We
grow up so soon and our parents grow old. It is all about a matter of time.
When we dream bigger to build families and new homes our parents wish to live
with us forever. The circular of this happening takes over from generation to generation.
Family isn’t an ending story, it only packs up and grow. Worth is not to make
way home for black dresses but to make over difficulties in good times. There are
no second chances for loss of life, when god summons it is always the time. But
make chances and priorities for the family’s good times, while we still live.
Save this Christmas for thanking and forgiving the loved ones. May jingle bells
ring over the doors of joy to you all. Merry Christmas!
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