Delivering an Important Document on an Important Day

--by monkeyinpajamas, posted Apr 18, 2010

I was a recipient of a profound act of loving-kindness this morning.

I woke up around 8 am to find my dad telling me happily, first thing in the morning,: "Your I-20 visa has finally arrived!"

To those who are not familiar with these terms, the I-20 visa is the document I need to proceed with my next degree, without which I would not be allowed to enter the US. I have been extremely worried recently since I had only two weeks left to receive this important document.

"I knew it would come today," my dad and I said at the same time. It was the anniversary of when my grandfather, a truly beautiful and kind soul, died. In fact, the house was noisy and busy with the rituals done to mark this date.

Someone, I don't know who, had come up to the house, and learning from the maid that the rituals were going on, dropped off the I-20 which had mistakenly been delivered to his address.

I dont know who dropped it off, but I can only imagine the huge trouble I would be in if he hadn't taken the effort and had the consideration to come to our home and drop it off.

Sometimes the only way I can thank the universe is with a sense of deep gratitude.

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Posted by monkeyinpajamas
Apr 18, 2010
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Readers Comments

myfbil wrote: Congratulations! Good luck to you in your endeavors!

monkeyinpajamas wrote: Thanks friends :-)

Jacinda wrote: That's so awesome MonkeyinPajamas!! I'm so happy for you :) Best wishes for the future as you undertake your further studies.

Wow you have maids over there!!! That's what they have in the movies!! In New Zealand we don't have maids.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Lots of love, Jacinda :)

innerjourney wrote: "Your I-20 has finally arrived!" got lot of memories flowing through my head Monkeyunpajamas! Those are magical words, which I heard 3 years ago and I'm working so I can hear them again next year. Thank you for putting this up. And bless the fellow who got your I-20 back! Love and Prayers, Manish:)

Aurelia wrote: Wishing you continued success Monkey.
I hope you have a lovely day remembering your wonderful Grandfather. Lots to celebrate!
~Aurelia

Bluebell wrote: I am so happy for you. Good luck and don't forget to pay it forward, make someone smile today. Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles

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