My dear Anu,
“Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn around…”
Do you remember this sweet nursery rhyme which I taught you when you were a small kid? I liked that song and enjoyed singing it with you. In fact, I was reliving my childhood with you in those days.
Teddy bears are cute. You had a collection of teddy bear dolls of various colors and sizes with you. You had called them pet names like ‘Pinky’, ‘Brownie’, ‘Meenu’ etc. You loved to play and sleep with them. You were very possessive about them. You didn’t want to share them with your elder brother. But he was interested in dolls of soldiers and vehicles, wasn’t he?
Even when you were grown up as a teenager, we used to share our happy moments playing with teddy bear dolls, in a small cloth tent in our room. Then one day, you shifted to a college hostel for graduation. Whenever I missed you very much, I used to hug those teddy bear dolls and cry. ‘Pinky’ was our favorite Teddy.
Now you are a happily married woman. You had taken those teddy bears along with your favorite dolls and toys, your prized possession. But Kiddo, you forgot to take your most favorite doll, that is your Mumma…
Be happy my dear child. Don’t worry when you have bad times. Think that ‘This too shall pass!’. Every dark cloud has a silver lining, and every end has a new beginning. Let faith in God lead your way. Always remember to stay strong and be positive. Be compassionate. Share smiles and happiness.
God bless you! May all your wishes be fulfilled. You are an achiever. Never feel that your mom is away. I am always right there in your heart. I will always love you, my kid! We will meet soon and share our nostalgic Teddy Bear stories…
Missing you,
Your loving Mumma.
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