Friday, July 26, 2024

Celebrating 80th with Family Love




Shiv and me - Friends for 49 years

Shiv's love and appreciation for his dad are shining through in a special way as he marks this milestone. Despite being a reserved person, Shiv has been actively promoting a series of Shabad launches leading up to the birthday, a testament to his deep affection and respect.

Five years ago, we celebrated my 75th birthday in a big way at our Gurdwara Sahib, with about 400 people attending for Kirtan and Ardaas, followed by Guru Ka Langar and some modest donation. This time, I decided to keep the celebrations more modest, yet my family’s enthusiasm remains undiminished.


2023 New Year bash with family

My wife, Harvinder, and Shiv's wife Shilpy have thoughtfully arranged a special trip to the scenic shores of southern California. Grand daughters Jania and Geet are preparing for the trip and Cake cutting after personal Ardaas by Ocean side. But we will miss Gobind who is interning at Boston at this time. This intimate celebration with close family members not only honors my 80th birthday but also allows us to continue our Sehaj Path of Guru Granth Sahib, culminating in a meaningful moment on Gobind's 21st birthday falling on Aug 7.

It’s truly a blessing to experience such profound love and affection from our family in our lifetime. These moments of togetherness and spiritual reflection add even more significance to our celebration. 

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