The New Year was just round the corner. I was chatting with my friends one evening when the conversation shifted to buying something special on New Year's day. As expected, they decided on buying some diamond jewellery since their affinity for gold & diamonds is very strong. I am not sentimental about my new year shopping. I buy only when required & most of the jewellery have been purchased during my marriage (Lucky Husband! I make no jewellery demands!). Anyway they were discussing about the shops -GRT, Joyalukkas or Tanishq? I was only a silent observer.
My thoughts shifted for a moment ...... looking back I have crossed so many hurdles, problems, tough times but eventually emerged unscathed. But brushing aside the past - what I do not have now? A beautiful family, a caring husband, 2 lovely children who have brought along lovely spouses, who are as good as son & daughter to us & the most adorable grand children who bring smiles to our faces - not to forget the circle of family & friends around me. Are these not the diamonds I own, so precious, difficult for many to get? I am blessed !
Just a few days before the new year, my mother hands me a small box. I open it & what do I find ? The most beautiful diamond studded ring! "Happy New Year" says my mom. "This is for you". Awsome feeling! My husband says when you have no expectations, things will come to you! How right! So my new year too has started with a shower of diamonds !
My friends got together for their new year party and I realised they had still not set off for their diamond shopping !!
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