Thanks Dad!

So, today is Father's day. For the first time that I'm away from home, such days suddenly have gained a lot of importance. Anyway, I'm just too thankful to God for having blessed me with such a wonderful Papa. His gentle care has always moved me, and still does. I remember the time when he used to wake me up with a cup of tea or coffee during my exams when everyone else would be fast asleep. I remember how he always made sure that I never even had to pay my mess dues but would pay them himself. I remember the time when he would drop me off and pick me up at a summer camp during school days. I remember the time when we tearfully embraced each other as he left home after summer holidays to resume office at a distant place in northern India. I remember how he chose to quit his job early so he could be at home with us. I just remember the time when a personal disaster took me by storm and he made sure that I was emotionally stable. I remember the time when I did really something bad and he defended me the way only he can. I remember the time when people told me that I had sinned and he stood by my side and told that I spake the truth. I remember the time...

Here below is one of my favorite songs that suits him so perfectly. And I remember the time...


When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

- Rolf Lovland & Brendan Graham