#100RaysOfSon – 64
The Grown Up Child
Rayyan has two completely opposite shades of him. One is
that of a mature wise old man, whereas the other one is that of a child who
loves toys, superhero miniatures and many such things which most of the
children grow out of after the age of 12 or so. In fact other than the times
when we are discussing some serious issues or making a major decision, Rayyan
usually lives like a child around home. It is only when we talk to him that we
realize that he is mature beyond his age and not a silly child. These are very contradicting
personalities which is a surprise to me that it exists in the same body.
Two years ago I was quite busy with lot of work and
completely forgot Rayyan’s birthday. We did not go shopping for him nor did we
get a cake. But on my way back home, I saw a group celebrating Rajiv Gandhi’s birthday
and realized that it was 20th August, Rayyan’s birthday as well. Rayyan
had good bank balance by then and had helped me set up My Giggle Garden. He was
no more the child who I could buy some toys on his birthday, but a grown man. Yet
I did not have heart to not gift him anything at all on his birthday. So, I quickly
entered a shop and bought a simple put together puzzle for him. Though it
looked childish, I just wanted to see his response to this.
Rayyan was very happy when I handed this box to him and
wished him happy birthday. I went to have some tea and when I came back, I found
him sprawled on the floor working on the puzzle and setting it up. It was just
like when he was 6-7 years old working on puzzles. At that moment I could not
see the 25 year old man, but the same old child with the same old interest,
oblivious to the world around him, in the same position laying there on the
floor. I am not very sure why, but that moment touched my heart. A lot of
blessings flowed me to him. I did not disturb him and allowed him to complete
the puzzle. Finally when he was done, he walked up to me with the same pride
and showed it me just like he did when he was child.
Somehow I felt that may be it is his wisdom and maturity
that allows him to be a child and enjoy little things which we are unable to do.
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