09.12.2008 Late Coming of Trains

09.12.2008 . My daughter after completing her Graduation (B.Tech Computer Sciences) has been appointed as Software Engineer by Tata Consultancy Services and had to join at TCS Trivendrum,Kerala for training w.e.f 15th December 08. Her tickets and the tickets of my wife were booked and confirmed in Coach B1 A.C. 3 tier ,4005 Up Lichvi Express for Delhi, boarding train at Allahabad on 09.12.2008. However due to accident and resultant derailment of goods train ,had affected both down and up trains ,and trains were running late ,by as much as 10-12 hours.Our anxiety new no bounds and my wife and daughter were not only nervous ,but were panicky with fear gripping in that they might not reach in time,and there might be delay on their part in reporting at TCS Kerala, as they had a onward journey from New Delhi to Kerala vide Kerala Express on 11th Dec 08. I must admit I was also nervous, the enthusism of getting a First Job was shattered by derailment of plans, courtesy railways.

Lichvhi Express did come not on 09th December but on 10th December 08 at Allahabad Junction Allahabad at 07.25 A.M .Exactly 12 hours Late.Had it been not planning,my wife and daughter would have have cut a sorry figure. The train did reach New Delhi Railway Station on 10th Dec 08 at 7.00 P.M.

I thanked God that Plans of my daughter didnot go haywire and ultimately smile on her face could be felt by me and I also sensed her happiness while I was conversing with my daughter on her mobile.

All is well that ends well. I wished them Best of onward Journeys.

I am deeply touched by my close relatives namely Dr. J.P. Sharma who is like a elder brother to me, and his Wife Dr. Uma Rani Sharma who not only provided valuable suggestions from time to time but also acted as de facto parents-guardians to my daughter, in, not only briefing her and providing her with various inputs, but were also on their toes ,lest any demand that may come from my daughter, and/or from us. I am indebted to Uma ji who not only took, extra pain and went out of her way, to prepare home made delicious delicies, including Laddoes for my daughter.I realised how affectionate she was to my daughter and how much, she loved,cared and pampered her, since her childhood and also all through budding years, in all matters .

Not only this they had been a great support to us, when we had trying times,even in our good times, Umaji has been a source of inspiration.

It would be mean on my part, if I donot express my gratitude to them. AND to describe them in short, I would say they are a Wonderful Human Beings. God Fearing . Caring , Sensible and also Responsible citizens. May God give them Good Health and Good Life. I and my family alway prays that they, and their wonderful children ,well settled in life,son Er.Vinayak Sharma and his Family and daughter Meeta Vibhore and her family may always prosper in life and God may shower all happiness to them.