Dad and Me...

Dad and Me! Of course! A tag team quite often. But definitely one of us becomes a game changer at times. He has always been a protagonist it seems. Till my concerns. I don’t think any kid would like to accelerate and move ahead his father, but rather would like to see him win. This remains vice versa too.
A father is a superhero for the son. Mine is a Superman for me! I am a fan of the character. Just like both of them seem super strong, sturdy and what not. Mine can even fly! How’s that even possible? For me! Yes! He has been available whenever I needed him. No matter if I am miles away.
It’s not only for me but for the family either. A mentor. A solution always available! No need to give a try! I can bet on this. I can imagine how he might had held my hand and me holding his finger while being a toddler. It’s his talks and whatever he used to whisper in my ears while being a kid that today I am somewhere like him, in taking decisions or handling situations may be.
Today even when I am stuck in a puzzle, I recall what dad might had done if he would have been in this place! and Whoop...I find a solution.That’s his power! That’s how charismatic he is! Dads are our teachers, our friend and our mentor. They’ll never ever let you go on a wrong path. One cannot be directionless in his presence. I remember Dad coming to school. It rarely used to happen as mom’s duty it was. But it was altogether a different feeling when dad is there at school. To pick up or drop may be! Coming or going with him for me personally was like being enthusiastic and totally happening. Joyous I used to feel. Proud sometimes! Don’t know why, but yes it happened! His way of wishing luck during exams was also different. I used to literally wait for his wishes. His way of appreciating after the results was overwhelming. What a support he gives.
Not only exams but there are many other such instances. Say there was a situation about my sisters marriage or when Mom was hospitalized. His role was totally courageous! I was in my 2nd year of my engineering and there were talks regarding my sister’s marriage. She wanted to marry a guy of her choice. There were disruptions since it was an inter cast marriage, and history has witnessed our Indian thinking on the same. Thoughts apart, it was both the dads who brought the two souls together after arranging meetings and varying talks. Dad did ask me my convention on the topic. Considering me in this was a big thing but he did give me a prime importance! This was a team play here. Setting down the things from a puzzle to a proper design. We made it success, and today by God’s grace both the families are happy and the bonding is much deeper than expected. That’s my Dad and me!
Another such instance occurred when Mom was hospitalized due to acute renal failure. These days Mom and Dad are not much physically strong. Those days of Mom in the hospital were enough for dad to get more weakened. Tough it was for us to see a strong lady in this situation. We had never seen Mom like this before. Day and night we used to be there. Dad spent more time than any of us did. That’s a relationship they hold. They love each other a lot. We used to sit there spending time talking on every day themes. He told his stories of the past. Even today we like sharing thoughts and speeches. I never felt timid and credit goes to him.
Today I am blessed with a son and I can totally realistically relate the things. I can see my past in my kid. Today I am a father and my dad keeps on throwing light relating his past in my regards. We are a team. He has been my best buddy. He is my oar in my boat. He is my navigator. That’s my Dad and Me. Blessed to have him. Bow to him.