WATER AND A BAD COUGH

 

First letter

I had an opportunity to visit the famous textile shop on 2ndFebruary2026 along with my wife and my brother who is based in the city. 
We stay in Trivandrum. 
While we have shopped at a similar shop elsewhere, we could never do that at the city under reference..
Since we had enough time on hand yesterday before our return, we thought it was the best opportunity to explore the famous shop.
My wife wanted to purchase some dresses. As she was into the Sarees, a bad cough started to bother me. I was sitting on a chair near the counter where my wife was immersing herself among the Sarees.
I quietly asked the salesman for water. He responded. He pointed his finger in the opposite direction and told me I could have water from that end. Though the throat was bothering me much, I just sat there quietly.
Later I went to a billing counter and advised him that the shop should teach basic courtesy to its employees.

He at once said he was sorry and arranged a bottle of water. It was a big relief. I request that this gentleman may please be acknowledged for the good turn he did.
I have no complaints against the one who was disinterested in looking after my request
My only suggestion is all your employees must be given training in basic courtesy 
Humility pays.

Second letter

Indeed grateful for the quick response.
The Officer in Charge spoke to me on receipt of my message. I reiterated I had no complaints against the salesman.
The Officer was receptive. He listened. We had a hearty conversation.
He invited me to visit the shop when I visited the city again. I have agreed to that. The only hitch is, I have no idea when I would do that.
The Officer appeared to me the right fit at the right spot.
I told him my visit to the City was to receive a literary award for the best book (general) 2025 from the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese for my book A WALK THROUGH THE RAIN published in 2025 by the KUTSeminary, KUTS Publications, Kannammoola Trivandrum. The book was the compilation of my blog posts in childisprecious.blogspot.com.

Thank you once again for the prompt response.
I wrote because I wanted your shop not to lag behind in customer service.

Shobha De

 

Lovemaking involves your partner's brain, imagination, emotions, tuning in to you, and your response to your partner.'

'If you look at it as something transactional or something that's a part of a relationship formula as determined by society, then it's fornication, not lovemaking.

ROSES ROSES ROSES

 The pictures were  taken at 2.20 pm. The Sun shone at its brightest. And at its harshest. The heat unbearable. It was burning hot.

I was not in the pink of health. I knew exposure in that weather would worsen my cough and wheezing.

I took a risk. I had to.

Two minutes in the Sun was terrible for me.  Even after 10 minutes, the burning sensation on the uncovered parts of my body persists at the extreme.

But it was worth it.

The pictures came out superb.

You won't get a chance like this after the Sun went down.

     Lalchaya, you took those pictures braving the elements. 👏🏼👏🏼 I could feel the heat of the sun. 🌞 Could we please compare them with golden hour shots?

                                                          

                                                           Taken at 6.15pm yesterday

                            Wow, the pictures convey the ambient temperature so clearly.

                                         Can almost feel the relief in the second pic.

                                                          5.47 pm the next day

           

 

                This is a masterpiece. We can see the curve and depth of each petal. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

                                                                       

                                               Roses Roses Roses

                                                                  

                                                                           

                                                                           

     

Humorist Dave Barry

 Humorist Dave Barry

If you had to identify in one  word the reason why the human race has not achieved and never will achieve its full potential, that word would be, "Meetings."

BINU SAMUEL THOMAS

 "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me". 2 Corinthians 12:9. Also love this quote from the late great Bruce Lee: 'Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can.'

Binu Samuel Thomas

FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS

 When you teach, teach well leaving no room for error

TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE LITERARY AWARD 2025

 TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE LITERARY AWARD 2025

AWARD FOR THE BEST BOOK ON LITERATURE (GENERAL)

THEME

A WALK THROUGH THE RAIN

AWARDED TO ABRAHAM JACOB 

TRIVANDRUM

It was surreal 

One, presentation of the award for the best book in 2025 at Kottayam in front of a mammoth assemblage of believers last Sunday, 1stFebruary2026

Two, presentation of the award for the best book in 2025 at Christ Church, Trivandrum during the Malayalam Worship on Sunday, 8thFebruary2026

Praise the Lord

Rev Dr Santy S Paul, Faculty KUT Seminary Kannammola, Trivandrum writes:

What a proud moment dear sir.

I really appreciate your perseverance and creativity as well as your ability to connect an idea to the context, which invites the readers to 'Walk' alongside your thoughts and experiences.

May you bring out many more works.

Thanks for sharing the link and the photos. I watched the session.

Good wishes 🙏

And I replied:

Dear Achen

I am overwhelmed by your message. 

I am struggling - groping in the dark - to pen a reply.

I am indeed grateful for your   invisible yet invaluable involvement in this journey.

Thank you Achen once again for everything 

Regards

Abraham

When somebody once asked me if I would receive royalty, I replied whatever it might generate it is for the KUT Seminary, Kannammoola, Trivandrum

I am grateful to them for launching me as an author.

This is my way of response to what they have done for me.