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The thoughtful gift my mother gave me
May 26, 2016

We asked you, dear readers, to tell us about the most thoughtful gift you ever received.

Raj Kumar Nahata writes about the special gift his mother gave him soon after his marriage. You can share yours too!

IMAGE: Raj Kumar Nahata with his wife and children. 

It was the evening of June 30, 1982 when I got married.

My father had retired long ago.

We were, at that time, from a low income group, and my brothers were the bread earners of the family.

My mother came to me on July 1, 1982 and placed Rs 7, 000 in my hand. She told me to go to Kashmir and enjoy my honeymoon with my wife. We went for a 15-day trip.

My father passed away in 1988 and my mother left us on November 14, 2015.

But I still remember her and Papa each day. I really miss them a lot.

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We ask you, dear readers, to tell us about a thoughtful gift you received. It doesn't need to be expensive, big and elaborate. It can just be a simple yet thoughtful gift.

Write to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject line: Most Thoughtful Gift) along with your NAME, AGE and the place where you LIVE. Don't forget to include a photograph of the gift if possible.

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