Written by: Anshu Rajbhandari - 29008, Grade VII
Posted on: 21 March, 2024
Mina used to be a beautiful, joyful, well mannered little girl. She always greeted her relatives when they came over. She had a beautiful doll which she carried everywhere with her. It was like her child. She was very obsessed with her doll. One day, she felt a very sharp pain. Her parents took her to the doctors and the doctors examined her. After a few days the doctors gave her mother the report with a very sad face. The mother panicked. Her daughter had cancer. Her and her family were all devastated. They had little money and couldn't afford the treatment. They all tried everything to save their little girl, but because of the store policy, the treatment would be done only after payment.
They lost their child. Mina’s mother and father were crying all day and night hoping to see their daughter for one last time. The mother was depressed. She couldn't stop hugging her doll. It was the only thing left of her daughter. One day, a strange thing happened, Mina’s mother found out she was pregnant. They did not plan for this to happen. After 9 months, they found out that the gender of the baby was a girl. They were happy. They realised that their new baby looked like Mina when she was just born. They gave her the doll that Mina always used to play with. Mira (their new child ) grew up looking exactly like her older sister. Her personality was exactly like her sister, her appearance, her favourite colour, favourite food everything was like her older sister. One day when Mira was 10 years old, her mom saw her burying her doll in the same place they buried Mina. They cried together, overwhelmed by the bittersweet memories flooding back. Mira looked up at her mother with tears in her eyes and said, "I'm giving my sister her doll back. I know she's watching over us, and she needs it more than I do now." In that moment, the mother realised that Mina's spirit was living on through Mira, bringing them solace and healing their broken hearts. They hugged each other tightly, finding comfort in the love that transcended loss and connected them forever.
As Mira gently placed the doll on the ground, she whispered, "I'll take care of her for you, big sister." The mother knelt beside her, holding her hand, feeling a profound sense of gratitude for this unexpected gift of resemblance and spirit. Together, they adorned the makeshift grave with flowers, a tribute to the bond that persisted beyond life itself. From that day forward, Mira carried her sister's memory in her heart, guided by an invisible thread of love that bound them together across time and space. And though they continued to grieve, they also found moments of joy, knowing that Mina's legacy lived on through Mira's kind gestures and gentle spirit. As the years passed, Mira grew into a compassionate and empathetic young woman, embodying the qualities that once defined her sister. She found solace in caring for others, just as Mina had cared for her beloved doll.
Each year, on Mina's birthday, they visited her grave together, sharing stories and laughter amidst the tears. And though the pain of loss never truly faded, it was softened by the warmth of Mira's presence and the enduring love of their family. As they stood together, gazing at the sky, they felt Mina's spirit surrounding them, a gentle reminder that she was never truly gone. And in that moment, they knew that love was the strongest force in the universe, capable of transcending even the darkest of times. As Mira approached her teenage years, her parents cherished every moment with her, knowing all too well the fragility of life. They filled their days with laughter and adventure, creating memories that would last a lifetime. But tragedy struck one fateful evening when a drunk driver crashed into their car, shattering their world once again.
Mira's parents were taken from her in an instant, leaving her orphaned and alone. Devastated by the loss of her beloved parents, Mira found herself grappling with grief once more, her heart heavy with sorrow. With no other family to turn to, she was thrust into the foster care system, navigating a world that felt unfamiliar and cold. Yet, amidst the darkness, she clung to the memories of her family, finding solace in their love and the moments they shared.Despite the pain that threatened to consume her, Mira persevered, drawing strength from the legacy of resilience passed down by her parents and sister. She vowed to honor their memory by living her life with purpose and compassion, determined to make a difference in a world that had been so cruel to her.And though she carried the weight of loss with her always, Mira found moments of light in unexpected places – a kind word from a stranger, a shared laugh with a friend reminders that even in the midst of tragedy, there was still beauty to be found. As the years passed, Mira grew into a young woman of remarkable courage and grace, her spirit unbroken despite the trials she had endured. And though she would never forget the family she had lost, she found comfort in the knowledge that their love would always be with her, guiding her through life's darkest moments and lighting the path ahead. With a heavy heart, Mira made the solemn decision to lay her parents to rest beside her sister's grave, uniting them in eternal peace.
In the quiet of the cemetery, surrounded by the whispers of the wind and the gentle rustle of leaves, she bid her final farewell to the family she had loved so dearly. Every day, without fail, Mira made the journey to the cemetery, a bouquet of wildflowers in hand. With each step, she felt the weight of her loss, but also the warmth of their presence, guiding her along the path. Standing before the graves of her parents and sister, she found solace in the memories they shared, recounting stories of laughter and love that echoed through the years. As she knelt beside the headstones, Mira spoke to them as though they were still there, sharing her hopes and fears, her triumphs and struggles. And though she knew they could not answer, she felt their presence all around her, a comforting embrace in her darkest moments. In the quiet of the cemetery, amidst the flowers and the fading light, Mira found a sense of peace, knowing that her family was together once more, watching over her from above. And as she turned to leave, she carried their love with her, a beacon of hope in a world that often seemed so cold and unforgiving.
