Sangeet Sharma

I vividly remember standing at the JFK Airport with flowers in hand and my entire family in tow eagerly anticipating the arrival of my mother from New Delhi. During the 45 minutes, it took her to clear the immigration and to come out, I experienced a bundle of emotions – excitement, joy, euphoria and anxiety- all at the same time. This was the longest time since I had seen my mom and realized how much I had missed her since moving to New York.

All along, my eyes were glued to the swinging doors and when I saw her emerge from behind a group of tourists, I could hardly contain myself and started crying uncontrollably with tears of joy. I ran and hugged her, just holding her tightly, long enough to erase any distance or passage of time between us.

Despite her long and tiring journey, her face lit up when she first saw me.The familiar pet name she had given me sweetly echoed in my ears. She included my brother in that long protective embrace like a typical loving mother, blessing both familiar and new members of our respective families with a moist smile.

Now that she has passed on, I can still feel that embrace and see that beautiful smile every night I go to bed!

Memories bring on nostalgia and cherished pleasures.  Mom’s family famous tasty food, great cup of tea any time of the day/ evening, her friendship, company, thoughtfulness, abundant love and so many other memories pop up every now and then. Her love for music, mountains,has genetically surfaced in me    with time.

Miss you Mom and hope you are spreading Smiles and are happy, loved and blessed wherever you are in the Universe now.

Mom, Kamal Bhatia, we are remembering and thanking you today with fondness, love and eternal gratitude.

Sangeet Sharma – Daughter

Rajeev Bhatia – Brother