Life in New Haven was fun with friends and family; I thrived in the loving environment. Weekends meant going for long drives through rural surroundings or running without a care on the beach. Then we relocated to India. I suddenly found myself in the midst of strangers; missed Ronald, Alicia and Zuhaan my pre-school friends. Moreover, the flies were annoying! Nevertheless, I made friends with Dhruva, Shikhar and Dennis, whom I met in the children’s park in our residential complex. Life was fun again.
“Is he in coma?” I faintly heard my mother ask the doctor, just before I drifted into sleep again. Later, I learned my blood sugar levels had gone much beyond 600. We were in MGM Hospital’s Pediatric Endocrinology ward. On waking up, when my …show more content…
I became comfortable with diabetes, within a month. Next Year, in the Fifth grade, I confidently took my Glucometer to school for ‘Show and Tell’; described how cool it was.
After few months, my regular Ophthalmologist’s visit took on a different shade from the usual. On hearing him talk to my father; utter the word, “surgery”, I panicked, briefly. However, I calmed myself down soon, for I knew that knowing about one’s problems, was the first step to overcoming them. Another visit; I learnt that all was well – just that I had the first stage of Lattice Degeneration in my eyes, which required annual checkups. “I will be able to see anime and play Soccer, won’t I?” My father’s answer in the affirmative put me at ease; life was fun once again…
The following seven years saw me discover life and myself. I tested my stamina and strength by participating in outdoor sports, like, Rappelling, Kayaking and camping. I also discovered that playing Soccer with ten teammates, mimicked life, perfectly. Music, instrumental and vocal, gained in significance, even though it had always been an integral part of my life. I participated in several music competitions; won some, sang in the school choir, wrote songs and set them to music. I connected with music; it became a part of …show more content…
I would indubitably request my guides to take me to their homes and introduce me to their families, especially children. From the latter, I will love to comprehend the way they manage their school and homework in what, for me, would be night! I will also find out the games they play in their snow-covered land. Finally, when I return home, I will bring with me happy memories, the Aurora light show captured in my mind’s eye and new
“Is he in coma?” I faintly heard my mother ask the doctor, just before I drifted into sleep again. Later, I learned my blood sugar levels had gone much beyond 600. We were in MGM Hospital’s Pediatric Endocrinology ward. On waking up, when my …show more content…
I became comfortable with diabetes, within a month. Next Year, in the Fifth grade, I confidently took my Glucometer to school for ‘Show and Tell’; described how cool it was.
After few months, my regular Ophthalmologist’s visit took on a different shade from the usual. On hearing him talk to my father; utter the word, “surgery”, I panicked, briefly. However, I calmed myself down soon, for I knew that knowing about one’s problems, was the first step to overcoming them. Another visit; I learnt that all was well – just that I had the first stage of Lattice Degeneration in my eyes, which required annual checkups. “I will be able to see anime and play Soccer, won’t I?” My father’s answer in the affirmative put me at ease; life was fun once again…
The following seven years saw me discover life and myself. I tested my stamina and strength by participating in outdoor sports, like, Rappelling, Kayaking and camping. I also discovered that playing Soccer with ten teammates, mimicked life, perfectly. Music, instrumental and vocal, gained in significance, even though it had always been an integral part of my life. I participated in several music competitions; won some, sang in the school choir, wrote songs and set them to music. I connected with music; it became a part of …show more content…
I would indubitably request my guides to take me to their homes and introduce me to their families, especially children. From the latter, I will love to comprehend the way they manage their school and homework in what, for me, would be night! I will also find out the games they play in their snow-covered land. Finally, when I return home, I will bring with me happy memories, the Aurora light show captured in my mind’s eye and new