Year Ending Post

An other year also is just gonna pass in few more hours. And I’m fed up in thoughts with all the moments that left me in pieces torn and few happy moments which I’m longing to have again.

The first day of the New Year wasn’t that special. I dint even have a shower, dint meet friends, dint have good food. I just slept off and off. Few phone calls to receive, few to call, few to leave messages; It was just an other normal day. My birthday celebration is sort of good with 3 cakes and it was that day my second niece’s first month celebration too.

The perfect 5 had a chance to stay together after a really long time where we gathered for one of our friend’s wedding Ishu & Kenny. The night we spent hours together in planning our future, on how to convince our parents, how to be happy, how to be together and lots more. Girls, Thank you so much for being a part of my life and playing a very important role. Your absence will make a lot of difference in my life. I don’t want to experience it. I need you four plus four. 

Its more than 6 months with my classmates but there wasn’t any strong bond between me and them. The trip to Munaar, wayanad brought that bond of friendship I should say. Pradeep became one of my best friends. He was there when I’m dull. He is a philosopher at times. He is a mentor to me at times. His company I liked more than with anybody else in the class. I started to call him over phone. When Roviena pulls my leg, He was there beside to support me. First day out with my friends in college, Queensland! Just looking around the water, rides, sitting with Pradeep and  some head spinning ride with him! Pradeep, Thank you for holding me, for being my best friend. You are so special to me and will always be.

Prason Anna, I know him through Roviena, the photographer! Her clicks of Anya made me leave a comment on his blog and we became friends. I visited his house once for bible study and then for few one day retreats. Thank you Prason Anna, for all the lunch, for helping me to be with Christ with all the retreats, for ad shoot, for being there always as a elder brother and being there when needed. When Srilankan recession happened and when I was wondering where should I go, you said, “No problem, Come home and stay, Don’t panic “, I felt so happy . Thank you anna once again for those words! Lots of love to Anya and Joan Akka.   

The elections, the politics and the results taught me so much and led me to meet a new person Sam Jebadurai. Thank you sam for holding my hands in the Muttukadu lake when our boat was about to sink. I felt safe.  You have become an integral part of my life. I just cannot move on without you. I legally wanna adopt you as my little one. Thank you for being a brother when needed, for being a friend when needed. Remembering all the train journeys, the fights, the hugs, the letters, the shopping, lunch, ice creams and what not! Love you thambu, you mean so much to me!

I met one of my biggest crush in the hot city, Hyderabad. It was Vasisht Anna’s wedding, the perfect 5 turned up together and my crush also was there. I felt wonderful. But he looked at me as a College going student and asked me to study well, NON sense!

FMPB camp at Bishop Heber college, renewed , refreshed and revived my faith. Thank you Brigita for the good company. Remembering Jacob anna & Sylviya akka, you both are wonderful. May God be with you forever.

Niruba, Nimal, Nithya Akka don’t worry! Whatever happens life has to go on. Be happy. You are all not left alone. We are with you! Or at least, I’m with you!

The global alumni meet in college is one of the remarkable events of college. To be a part of choir in the 175^th year celebrations, Bishop Heber Christmas carol service along with the Bishop’s conference. All these things are enough for me to praise God. Thank you Lord that you have placed me in the right place. Not all of them got a chance to be a part of this college and part of the most vibrant choir. And not to forget the special food from all the higher officials of college.

For the first ever time, we the choir friends celebrated Friendship day in phoneix . Though it was not planned, the day was very good with Finley, Diana, Judith & Neghina. And we spent an other good day with American’s in Radisson & T nagar.

When the Coimbatore diocese bishop results came out and Timothy uncle was declared as the Bishop, I felt wonderful. And to attend the consecration in Coimbatore, is an other good thing that happened. Timy uncle, May God bless abundantly, continue to be a role model for many in this world. 

Heterophony Fest, was one such interesting, academic, scaring and wonderful music concert that happened on October 12^th. Don’t know what I should say with it. The program committee, the arguments with the Hod, Principal, Subject in Charge, the letters, the complaints, the Demand draft, the cheque, Sponsors and What not? Thank you Pradeep, Shalini, Roviena, Jony for the hands of support!

Runcie, my best bro! We will be happy soon. Cheer up!

Another new person in life, the America Mapilai, Sam Anna! Welcome to the family! Yet to welcome you formally! My dear lover girl’s wedding has been fixed with Sam Anna! All excited .

Thank you Aynesh, Sunny, Blesson, Neghina, Dienart for being a part of my life! 

The carol rounds in the campus, Martin hall Christmas program, The auditions of college, Deepwoods, Department elections, General body meetings, choir friends Birthday celebrations & weddings, the roommates noise, pavi mobile’s “Where is my water”?, Day and night choir practises, the long lasting phone calls, Special dinner in the hall, Meetings in the martin Junction, Botany tank & Dept junction; Madras Christian college is another world I lived in this year. Up Up MCC !

Lord, Thank you so much for being with me. For all the people I met, the cherishing moments I had and for all the things you taught me and made to experience. Thank you Lord. Be with me forever; your guidance I need, your love I long for forever!

The VI Bishop and The Diocese Expectations

SO, After a really long delay, guesses, fights, excuses, ice melting sessions, protests and prayers, Madurai Ramnad Diocese finally got a Bishop to rule for the next eight years. After the announcements of results on 25th evening around 3, Rev.Joseph was consecrated on June 28 in the Cathedral Church.

The purpose of consecrating a Bishop for the Diocese is to quickly make things happen and make things better. That means, The Bishop have to really work hard, focus on the initiatives taken to uplift the Diocese and get more souls for God. The post as Bishop is not an authority , it's an acceptance of responsibility.

Dear Joseph uncle,

Congrats! 

You have taken the responsibility for the life of the Diocese at the outset of your calling for Christ. Show joy, Excitement, Confidence, awe and gratitude when you talk about Our Lord. Aim on " Best Efforts" not on Results. Instead of complaining , find " Solutions". In everything you do exhibit the attitude of God and share His love.

May you be a good leader for all of us who continues to learn, grow, develop and help us to learn, grow and develop in all the aspects of life. 

Let Every service, every worship, every conversation and every interaction hold the objective to serve God.

Delight in His grace, walk in God's ways and be a blessing to the Diocese.

Wishing you the best days of your life ahead.

warm regards

Gladious

 P.S : 

It's Exactly one month since the results has been announced. I was actually waiting for some good positive response from the people to drop in a post about the Bishop. I decided to write this one when I got to know about Pastor's family get together retreat last week. The retreat was something which never happened in the past years. And it was one wonderful initiative taken! ** Appreciations** 

The Expectations:

• Pastor's Family retreat + tour ( It's been more than 10 years )
• Separate department for V.B.S
• Must buy a place ( land ) for Retreat Centre - Our Diocese doesn't hold one! All the R.C , T.E.L.C denominations has one.    
• Appointments according to the Seniority list prepared
• Preferences to the pastor Kids ( late & Present ) for appointments
• Hike in Missionary Salaries
• Construct more Churches
• Appoint Youth Director, Children Director - Separate directors! 

Lots more! Will update if at least one happens, God's grace! 

And Bani Uncle, God still has a purpose in your life. Good luck for your endeavors. Cheer up!

The beautiful Princess

I couldn't spend so many days with my second niece who is 6 months old. I miss her smile, cries, giggles and the crap she does. But, Thank you " Whatsapp" you always keep us together by helping us to share images. This is the recent crap she did. 

My brother was busy in rest room and in law in the kitchen, the baby shits and as she tries to turn around now, she turns around the shit itself. :) My bro comes out, ** Shocking** Ahh, what yellow color everywhere in the bed spread?? In law adds , " what's the pungent smell" ?? and Finally that was the beautiful princess Finola's digestion process ! No wonder she kept some in her lips too ! disgusting . But, what to do! 

After the release

When getting Scoldings from her Mother

After Makeup

 Again clean up, Himalayas powder and she smells good :)

Martin Hall ' 11 C '

Never in my life I have been exposed to a hostel life. But I was allowed to do my post graduation only if I get a coll hostel. That's my mom's words. It was a real battle to get a hostel in the most prestigious campus. A big queue to meet the Dean for hostel accommodation.  Dean of students screamed , " GET OUT" many a times! Every time he said those two strong words standing up from his Honorable seat. One side my mother screams and the other side dean and in between myself and Deborah. Tears about to come, She decides on what can be done next. Suddenly a call, Mom picks; With horrible voice, My mother, " who is this"; Can I speak to Glady", from the other end. Mom, " who is this"( now with even more horror ) ; "It's from dean office"; Mom smiles and takes me to the office and the Dean wrote " Admit in Martin Hall " 

The moment of surprise, God's grace, tears, joy overwhelming, I did not show anything outside. But I felt so happy that God did not let me down. With so much happiness, got the directions to the hall, paid fees, mom and deby left me in and went. I never cried when I waved bye. I happily came back to room and Diana introduced me to a few. 

Portia, the wonderful room mate was the one, I met the minute I entered my room. with the Holy Bible in her hand, traditional clothing, The christian look, the fearful smile and that south Indian look. I felt happy cos she shares my language. After a brief introduction, I felt so happy that she is from Vellore where I personally know a lot of people. The technique A is friend to B ; B - C ; And finally A-C worked out so well ; Eddyson uncle family are close to both our families and that brought us very close. Initially we never spoke so much but as day went on, there weren't any things which we did not share. Right from the silly talks in our different classrooms, silly fights, the cries, friends fights, the crushes, the hangovers, lecturers, relationships, forward messages and till family issues, We had no secrets. we love each other so much. Never in a day we have fought! But I love irritating her to the core. It's a wonderful feeling. Calling out her name unnecessarily a million times a day , yelling at her and finally hugging her made Us so close. Portia ( bold, rough tone ), mokke portia neenge, moonje paaru moonje, Ericha paduthaathinge.....All these are my favorite dialogues to her. I wont express my love to her but I know she does that everyday to me. She is so loving who trust everyone easily and end up crying most of the nights. The smell of oil, The face bleach cream and other adding colors cream is on her face everyday. She took care of me so well and even now before I started to write this post, I irritated her by not reading her lessons to teach her :) :) Ha ha .and tomorrow is her Exam. Portia, Love you! I will never forget you and you really mean so much to me! Wherever you are, You will be a blessed kid and I will uphold you in my prayers! Do come for my wedlock just to check out with whom I'm finally joining hands after all the confusions :) will be expecting your presence. and Happie Birthday my dear girl!

Swathi the fresher, just like me! She came in after a week and she never opened her mouth to speak. Just one word answers all the time. It really took a month's time to get along with her. The freshers party, the meetings, the work allotted for the freshers, decorations made us close. We never fought, we never quarreled. We always exchange that smile and yea she knows all the names of the person in my life. She encourages me to study, she welcomes me with a warm smile, She will make sure that I'm not skipping food, She will prepare coffee for me if I'm not well, She reduses the volume if am sleeping early and patiently she will listen to my stories. Swathi, you are wonderful. Thank you for being a part of my life. and please be in touch. There is an other year for both of us to go. So for now I don't miss you! But next year by this time, you will be so much missed in my life! 

Just 48 hours more to go in this room! I will so much miss each moments spent here. The love, the care, the hugs, the kisses, the long lasting phone calls, the smell of lemon, the prayers, the screams, the songs, the movies, the food, the noodles, the ice tea, the thrilling moments with Pavitra on the night of April 18, the kicks while sleeping, the pillows, the smelly bed spreads and everything else which is a part of my own room '11 c' will be missed in my life. 

God thank you so much for all the blessings and for the people in my room. Can't believe that one year has gone by just like that !

Special Mentions : Ancily, Dona, Srija, Neginah, Pavitra & the eggies ; You kept our room live most of the time! Thank you so much.

Letter to the Creator

Why should this three sixty five acre area of campus came into my life? Why I had a struggle to get into this campus? Why did God bring me here? I’m completing one year of my life here in Madras Christian College and Lord I really wonder whether I’m being molded by the potter’s hand! Whatever steps I take, everything is a flop. When the things are on my way, I believe it has been sent by you. I boast about it and at the end I have nothing in my hand. Why does this always happen to me? Right from my career to relationship. I know am far away from you. I know I am unworthy enough to take all the blessings from you! I understand that life is not a bed of roses and receiving blessings from you is definitely not easy. I admit I made a lot of mistakes. Lord I know you are trying to teach me a lesson. I’m sure you want me to be a stronger woman. I know you have called me here for a purpose. I know you are trying to remove the unwanted things and add the needful. But this phase is so much painful, I tell you. Your plan is hard for me to understand. I still believe in you.

Lord, I really love you so much and I don’t know what more to say other than tears! You are wonderful.

One More Year in Life

Celebrating Birthdays with family makes you feel better no matter how much clashes you have with your parents. It's even more better when you sit back in your own room in the midnight twelve remembering all the precious moments you had in the previous years and waiting for the phone calls from your friends or that one special person whom we always feel must be the first to wish. 

I never had any plans to get back home for my birthday. I felt like cutting a cake after a really long time. Every time when my friends plan something for the day, I make it a flop show cos I don't like celebrations as there are a million others who are suffering. But this time, I badly wanted to cut a cake, to have a surprise kind of things. Whom to ask other than my friends?? I asked them if they will throw up one. And whatever secretly they talk, I will ask, Surprise??? :P :P No, We don't have money to do and don't expect is the answer I received from Fragz and Aki. 

 The clock ticked 11.52 in the night, the girls called except the lazy bum Deby and yeah the formal wishes went on for an hour and few other calls. It was 6 in the morning, these girls came home with a wonderful cake mentioning "happy birthday flirty". The first word from mouth, " What Surprise ??, Better come later, I'm sleepy :) :)" As I opened their gift, I knew it's a photo frame and I actually was scolding them inside, "Mokke ppl, Bringing photo frame" But then the photo frame holds the most beautiful precious picture for lifetime! We five girls together :)  

It's exactly one month after my second niece was born who is staying in aunt's place 175 Kms away. On the way to meet both of them, I cut an other cake in my mother's school where her friends and school children arranged for me. I felt so happy :) Next in aunt's house, They had a very big white forest cake to cut :) I felt even more happy to share that birthday happiness with the whole lot of family. My first niece and I did cut the cake, And the second one was sleeping! But still I gave pose with her with cake :) Wonderful nieces I have. Cute kutties!

The Birthday was awesome. Thank you so much for those who wished me and I forgive all those who didn't check the right end of Facebook for Birthday updates:)

Thanks a tonne Akilah, Geetha, Fragy, Deby, Steffi, Godwin, Fiona, Finola, Granny, Mom & Dad, Anitha Akka & Dhina Anna for the love, for the gifts, for the surprises! 

I could see a lot of transformation in me compared to last year Birthday!

 And Lord Almighty thank you for adding one more year in my life; Guide me in the right path! 

This is Geethz work--->>  

  

Year Ending Post

As this year draws to an end, I'm remembering of those good moments which left a smile and those depressions where I really had a feeling of "nothing more".

The blessed verse of the year was "Easuvin ratham jeyam". Wondered if I will be admitted in the hospital and my mom prays for my recovery. The verse seemed so. But luckily nothing happened and am healthy.

I have always imagined new year as a very special day with a lot of surprises as in suddenly getting a call from a friend who is far in miles, close to heart, whom I love much , comes to my place, gives me a big hug and wishes " happy new year" ; Dada I'm so much in love with you, thank you so much for the day; The year was awesome I tell you. You are that one good friend of mine!

I felt so much happy when my dearest bro Josh left to NZ for his higher studies which is his dream, dream and dream. The long long prayers were answered. The last time when I met you in the departmental store, I choked back my tears; Tears of out of love, feeling of missing, joy of sending him abroad. Just wanted to tell you, you are my dear bro and I love you. Me and Akilah miss you the most when we realize that no one else is there to listen us patiently. We are so happy for you and you are definitely missed here in India. Love you

I'm extremely delighted about my joining in Madras Christian College. I'm totally in love with the campus. Eventhough the department I selected is not my kind, I still love being in MCC and Martin hall. It brings so much pride in being a part of 175th year of College anniversary. Here, I must thank Guhan for his extra hand of help. Guhan you are so innocent. You clearly understood five of us, eventhough we dont update you on certain things. We feel so blessed to have you and everytime when I feel so much happiness inside the campus, I always remember you. I'm grateful to you too and I wish you grow higher and reach your goals. Thank you Rev.Jeyachandran uncle for your help of getting hostel for me in the campus. Thank you Benz sir for guiding me through.

The other awesome moment was when my dad became the secretary of the Diocese. It was the proud moment of my dad and mom where they felt happy and blessed. The next is , when Bani uncle entered the bishoperic panel for further selection; I felt so happy , that real sort of happiness.

It's like a dream come true event when I stepped into Synod office for my internship. Got to meet a lot of good people from whom I learnt a lot. Viji Achen, Thank you for admitting me into your department; You are one awesome leader with whom I loved to work with. and I have never hesitated to call you or talk to you; I neither had a feeling thar you are the boss as you are very polite, friendly; I'm totally in love with Susan aunt's handworks. Prayers and get well soon achen. Thank you once again for giving me a chance to be part of the synod communication family. It is really a family. Not to forget Solomon Anna; Anna you are an other brother of mine; Just wanted to tell you that I felt being in home when you, Joshua anna, Barathi anna, Gnanam anna and Jeba akka were around. I really loved the way you all took care of me. I'm so much thankful for each one of you in the department. It's indeed a great pleasure in working with you all. Joshua Anna I loved the way you carried yourself so spritually. You really set an example.

The second niece to my family is the other blessing reacved from heavens. Lord you stood there and heard our prayers and brought us Steffi and Finola back safe home. Thank you for you know the desires of our hearts. Thank you Lord for adding one more year in all of my family members and friends. We honour you.

Sunny, It was so good to see you in my town after so many years. I never thought a guy whom I met in a interview will become my extension of family . Friend, I meant. You are a pakka pastor's son; Special thanks to you for referring me for internship.


Bala anna, Just couldn't believe that you are nine years elder to me. You are so loving, wonderful care taker and an awesome human to roam around. Will definitely miss you when you fly to UAE. Already started to miss :( I wish you all success in life and get married soon.

Bujju, I love you; I jus't don't know what should I tell more. Love you loads. Hug you tight. Eventhough I know that you are not a child of my mom and not from my family.... to me..You are my brother and I love you.I take that pride in calling you my brother, my own brother, Runcie. I wish you become an awesome musician. Niroson Madhuranga, You are resembling my bro Runcie and thats why I always give a second look.

Fiona and Finola You both are the darlings of the family; I admire you both, I love you so much and I'm feeling so much blessed when you call me "athai". Grow up soon. You both are the first babies whom I love from the heart. You are a blessing to us.

Steffi, You are an super sister in law. Rather than naming you in law , I find it better to call you sister. Thank you for being there when needed; thank you for being a part of my family and bringing two kids; thank you for all the patient listening of all the stories, thank you for being a communicator to the family; Here is an other message to communicate " search a groom for me soon"!!! :) Love you .

Gidi..You may never know how much I missed you this year. In every moment of happiness , I rememberd you; In every moment of pain, I wished you are there to give hope. I missed when I drove alone in roads; I missed you more when life turned upside down. I cried when I realised you are far away. I cried when I was left alone in thoughts. I smiled when I went through all the chats we had. But I felt really happy when you married Christy akka and flew too Korea. No matter how far you are, you are the hero of my life and I always feel complete when I end up sharing with you. Gidi Anna..I wish you both come back here for my wedlock! Loads of love.

Thank you my own sisters, Niruba, Nimal and nithya for always being there as the elder sisters of mine. You are the best sisters to me ever. Nithya akka, The next bride in line. Wishing you best years of life ahead.

Thank you Daphne, Priya, Lakshmi, Nisha you have made me feel blessed. Eventhough we are different in age, I'm so happy to call you as my friends!

Allen Anna, United States of America is not so far I guess. Thank you for that long lasting call. Rememberd the childhood days. It was wonderful spending with you and Carol Akka. Merlin Akka, you are so humble, polite and all the dictionary words which will refer down to earth. You are just wonderful.

Thank you the whole set of M.A and whole set of Martin Hall and the choir of Heber for giving me good memories and for the days yet to come. Dienart, Santhosh, Sam Anna, Bala Anna, Edwin anna, Sugi uncle, Aynesh, Diana, Pavitra ( the high :)), Portia and Swathi thank you for being a part of my life. Stephen Anna and Vimal Anna a tonne of thanks for teaching me theology.

My special thanks to my parents for bringing me up; What I am today is because of you both.

And yea, about my friends. Akilah, Geetha, Fragy, Deby Loving you much more than words. Big hug. As I'm typing this tears are rolling down my cheek. Love you girls; Had loads of fun and equal amount of cries. Girls I wish our bond continues forever and we remain the same set of friends , grown even more in love! Loads of love to you four! 

Lord thank you so much for bringing to the end of this year with abundant blessings.

I guess I thanked everyone.

I wish this new year brings our family a lot of happiness; If you face difficulties be still and know that God is in control. May this new year brings us hope, joy and blessings!

Happy New Year.

Loads of Love

Gladious