The other difference makes the first worth the while- the difference in the kids. Our recently- turned- teen daughter returns from school and says "Hi" to the puppy in a shrill, high pitched voice, so full of love- and then the same voice turns more gruff and she say's "Hi Dad" to me. The difference in tone is so amazing!
Our 8 year old son has mostly forgotten hindi (I will change that through classes in the near future) but when the Pup is being naughty, he says " Aye, Salman Khan nahin banega"! Where did he get that from?
The kids do most of the puppy chores- and do them happily.
A few days ago, my daughter and I took the puppy for a walk around the community and we got talking about things. "Dad" she said, "When I grow up, I am going to decide what religion I am going to be".
Wow, I thought, this line of thinking needs to be killed right away. So I explained how one is born into one's religion, and changing religions mid- way, is a bit like chickening out. Then we discussed how throughout history, people had been forced by another religion to convert through threat and violence.
I was relieved when she replied that actually, she was quite happy with her religion, but she would search for any major faults when she grew up. Also, "What if a prophet or God comes down to Earth when I grow up and I see Him right in front of me doing all the things God does? Shouldn't I then follow Him?"
Touche! What are the chances of that happening, I thought, and left it there.
Or is there more to it as I am still thinking about it four days later?
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...and so Pathania rises from his deep slumber - much like his first name - UDAI!
The kids have obviously grown up and are quickly proving to have minds of their own.
Great hearing from you Udai. We often talk about you and your father's trip across the border. No visa no passport!!!!!!
Pratap
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