The Orange Tree and little Geet

The First Orange

Nov 2014 in its Second year of replanting.

In the corner of our yard stood a young orange tree, its slender branches mirroring the tender newness of our six-month-old Geet. We have been strolling along and watching a lone first ever fruit on our orange tree replanted only two years back. One crisp morning, as we strolled with Geet in Harvinder’s arms, we spotted this tree’s first fruit—a single, glowing orange.

Geet on 2024 -Thanksgiving's night 

With care, I plucked it and handed it to Harvinder to feed Geet. Her tiny fingers grasped it eagerly, her eyes wide with wonder at its bright color and smooth texture. Harvinder predded the small orange and squeezed into her mouth and she started sucking it instantly.a small piece.

Geet’s reaction was unforgettable. Her face scrunched at the tangy taste, then lit up with a gummy smile, followed by a joyous laugh. She waved the orange triumphantly, babbling as though she already claimed it as her own.

As the orange tree stands now.

Though she won’t remember this moment, we always will—the day our youngest shared a milestone with the youngest tree, both symbols of growth, joy, and life’s simplest gifts.