Brothers and sisters

To my brothers & my two sisters, since today is the day of rakhi:

We grew up together, 

Shared memories & love, tantrums & fights.

You were there when I needed a friend,

Some unconditional love and some silent support.

That time seems like a distant memory now,

New relations & work taking its toll,

Each one of us now busy with their own lives,

There's barely the time to sit down & chat.

An occasional phone call & a facebook message,

I know from them that you are okay,

And even though I might seem to be lost,

I want you to know that you are always in my heart.

Some things will never change,

Like the love & the support & the playfulness we had,

You will always be a friend, a companion

But most of all, a constant in my life.

Happy raksha bandhan to you all.

Sharing with you a picture postcard our 6 year old niece made for little v. It was such a heartwarming surprise to see this. Am sure little v could not have asked for a nicer rakhi; he is blessed to have such a loving sister!

And finally signing off with a picture of rakhi my 3 year old niece made herself for little v; the image is blurry but I HAD to post it. I really don't think there can be anything sweeter on the face of this earth than this band of love a little girl made with her own hands for her little brother. The fact that she is in India & he is here in United States & that they have personally met only for a couple months does nothing to stop her from thinking about him every day & making this band to tie him with her love.

Can there be anything more beautiful than these two rakhis?

Blessed,
V