The happiest day OF MY LIFE!

Not every day is a memorable one in a lifetime of an individual. Some

days become special by the virtue of the events of the day,

One such day was the first of April. It was the happiest day of my life.
The events of that day filled my heart with joy. The memory of that day is
ever fresh in my mind. It seems as if all this happened only yesterday.

I had just finished my annual examinations. I had worked hard. My

parents and teachers had high expectations from me. I, however, felt
that I had not done the social studies paper very well. I was not very
optimistic about the result. Though others looked forward to my result,
yet the thought of it made me nervous. The results were declared that
day. To my surprise, I topped the list of successful candidates in my
district.

Everyone congratulated me. I was the most important person on that

day. My headmaster and teachers were beside themselves with joy. My
parents were proud of me. My headmaster came in person to
congratulate me. I felt highly honored. Although it did not make me feel
very proud, I felt that it was a result of the correct guidance of my
teachers and elders.

That afternoon I had a windfall. I had written an essay in the local

Environmental Essay Contest some time back. In the heat of the
examinations, I had forgotten all about it. In the afternoon I received a
telegram stating that my essay was adjudged the best among all the
participants. I won Rs. 10, 000/-, which was the award for the best
essay. My father was very happy because I could now fund my own
education.

In the evening while we were preparing for bed, we received another

telegram. It was from my elder brother. He had written to inform us that
he had been chosen for the Indian Administrative Services. Our joys
knew no bounds. My parents thanked God for His kindness and
blessings.

People usually consider the first of April as all fool’s day, but for me, it
was a day when destiny smiled on our family.

SHAMBHAVI SINGH