My first hero.....my papa

     How can I even move on without talking about my first hero.....my papa. 

    An army officer, he is disciplined, hard working, a selfless team leader, extremely punctual, straightforward and kind - values which I always admire him for. Hailing from a very small village, having to walk hours to reach his college; his was no mean achievement. 

      He always encouraged my brother and me to try out new things. He taught us that perseverance was the key to success. He left no stone unturned to see that we had access to everything that was essential for us. 

   Among the countless memories I shared with him, this one deserves special mention. When I was in the 11th standard, without informing my parents, I changed my college, mid-session, as I wanted to change my stream. Nervous, I mustered up courage and informed my father expecting to hear an earful. However, I was surprised when he told me that he trusted my choice completely if I was sure of my decision. That day I made a promise to myself that I would not let him down.

     Thank you papa for believing in me. Had you not shown faith in me that day, I would probably not be where I am today.