The day that Prissy started her 1st steps, there
was such a celebration! I was busy taking out my video camera and digital
camera, couldn’t quite decide which one to use first. Evidently, she knew that
it was a new milestone for her. Her hands were waving in the air, while she
chatted away in her own baby (or toddler’s) language, oblivious to the fact
that no one understood her, except that her gestures and babbling conveyed
excitement.
My parents were clapping their hands as she took her first
walk into their quarters. I wondered if they had cheered for me when I took
mine. At that point, I could almost see them reliving their parenthood! Prissy
helped me see the side of my parents that had been buried for many years.
Its amazing how the smallest and youngest one in the family
could bring forth so many surreal moments. As Prissy stood in front of the TV,
a music piece was played. She started swaying her body and fearing that she
might fall, Prissy fell on her bump and had a good laugh!
I was ecstatic over the milestone and when I looked around, I
discovered that all of us were blown away by her. Dear Lord, is this how it is,
that we too could blow you away with our baby steps in faith? If so, I pray
that I would always grow in faith so that I could bring boundless joy to you!
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