Small Story 294.

Small Story 294: Grandpa's Blessings Madhavan had been planning to visit his daughter in Hyderabad for the past ten days. Finally, he made the decision and landed at the Hyderabad airport along with his wife, Padma. He called his daughter Amritha from the airport to let her know. Amritha was surprised and overjoyed to receive a call from her parents at the airport. Within an hour, Madhavan and Padma arrived at her home. Her husband, Krishnan, and daughter, Nirupa, warmly welcomed them. Padma handed over a big box of homemade sweets to Nirupa. Madhavan presented her with a beautiful crest and said, "This is a small gift for you, for winning the 15-kilometer marathon race you participated in fifteen days ago, organized by the leading IT company. Winning the first prize among 750 participants is no small feat." He continued, "We wanted to come fifteen days earlier, but we were waiting for my good friend’s arrival from Mumbai and couldn’t make it sooner." Amritha was touched that her father remembered Nirupa's achievement and appreciated her mother's delicious dishes, especially those that her husband Krishnan enjoyed. During their one-week stay, the family visited many places. One of the highlights was their visit to the newly built Ramanuja temple, which left them all thrilled. On the day of departure, Madhavan and Padma hugged Nirupa tightly before heading to their afternoon flight to Chennai. They blessed her for future success in all her endeavors, especially the upcoming Carnatic music competition. Though the trip was delayed, it turned out to be a truly delightful and memorable visit for Madhavan and his family. K.Ragavan 2-7-25