Diary of Dil Kannurhttp://dilkannur.rediffiland.com/Diary of Dil Kannuren-usDate with ???This is a beautiful story that touched my heart, trust you will enjoy reading it and then practice it .. Toooo.

After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said I Love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.

The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the Demands of my work and my three children had made it Possible to visit her only occasionally.
That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.
"What's wrong, are you well," she asked? My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.
"I thought that it would be pleasant to be with you," I Responded. "Just the two of us."
She thought about it for a moment! , and then said, "I Would like that very much."
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I Noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our Date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had Curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had Worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.
She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an Angel's'.
"I told my friends that I was going to go out with my Son, and they were impressed, "she said, as she got Into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our Meeting". We went to a restaurant that, although not Elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my Arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Half way through The entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting There staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips
"It was I who used to have to read the menu when you Were small," she said.
"Then it's time that you relax and let me return the Favor," I responded.
During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - Not! Hing extraordinary, but catching up on recent Events of each other's life. We talked so much that we Missed the movie.
As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go Out with you again, but only if you let me invite You." I agreed.
"How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got Home. "Very nice. Much more so than I could have Imagined," I answered.
A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart Attack. It happened so suddenly that I did to not get to do Anything for her.
Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy Of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined.
An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I Wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I Paid for two plates - one for you and the other for Your wife. You will never know what that night meant For me. I love you, son."
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying In time: "I LOVE YOU!" and to give our loved ones the Time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more Important than God and your family. Give them the Time they deserve, because these things cannot be put Off till "some other Time!!!"
"Please do not take people you LOVE for Granted" .. It is said that people we love the most .. We hurt the most. Lets change this ->> NOW...THIS SECOND.... THIS MOMENT.....
Here's wishing your today is better than yesterday and tomorrow.
]]>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:32:17 +0530http://dilkannur.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/07/23/Date-with.htmlFriendsThere is no limit on sunshine seen in ones day

For the heart can see so much more than ever thought

No limit placed on love received in ones life

All this made possible because of friends like you

Wonderful doesn't begin to describe feelings felt

For some feelings are simply beyond description

Especially feelings as those your friendship allows me

And for that I know I have been blessed

Knowing I can reach out for your guidance when needed

Your assistance ever so near should I require a helping hand

Never missing a chance to point out everything good within ones day

And the best part of my everyday is having friends like you

Your friendship has become so important within my life

Sometimes all it takes is a simple call just to say hello

Perhaps a coffee shared with small talk and laughter

Or a silly card saying you were thinking of me

This life has indeed been made better because of your friendship

For you always bring me sunshine during my cloudy days

Allow me peace within my heart when I feel lonely

Thank goodness I have been allowed friends like you

Submitted to all my friends at Rediff Land.

]]>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:24:18 +0530http://dilkannur.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/06/05/Friends.htmlWalking BackI still remember our first days together.

How we thought nothing

of doing those things

people do while falling in love.

Walking in the rain,

catching the falling snow,

picking wild flowers.

How long ago was that?

Seems like forever.

Now we always take our umbrella

when it looks like rain.

We stay inside during those snow storms.

Everything just seemed so right back then.

Not a care to worry about.

Not a worry to care about.

I have to say I kind of miss

those days from long ago.

I miss the spirit we had.

The excitement of falling in love with you.

More than anything else,

I miss us.

The way we were.

Caught up in the everyday world

and all the business a household demands.

All the time we spend away from each other.

Even while together.

Perhaps it's time we thought about

leaving the umbrella at home.

Maybe we should start looking forward

to the falling snow again.

Please take my hand once more.

Let's walk in the rain.

Let's make some angels in the snow.

Let's fall in love all over again.

]]>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:31:35 +0530http://dilkannur.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/04/09/Walking.htmlYouYou came into my life unexpectedly,
and everything took a turn for the better.
Your warm eyes, your laugh,
the sincere way you speak,
and the kindness you showed me,
all became a part of my life.

As you unfolded yourself to me,
I discovered more and more beauty.
I have never seen so much
gentleness in one person.
Without even knowing it,
you were slowly making a place
for yourself in my heart.

It used to seem so hard at times
to feel so close in a relationship.
But it's so easy to feel close to you.
I can't tell you how nice that feels.
I realize now that I had never known
what it meant to be loved
until I was loved by you.

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