Gratitude

For Eid, I had haleem, gulab jamuns, a chicken kebab-roll made previously on my request and then some.

A few days later, I was able to eat Mama's special chicken samosas and fine meat kebabs.

I'm really grateful for a Mama like this, who knows that the way to your offspring's heart is through their stomach.

Also, a conversation that transpired between us last night.

Mama: I can't wait to go home (i.e. India).

Me: I thought I was your home.

Mama: No, you're not my home. You're the center of my home.

If you have a Mama too, go hug her. You're the center of her home too.