A Rainy Day and Nusaiyba’s Vaccination Story.

Hello dear friends,
I hope you all are doing well and spending a beautiful life with your loved ones. I wish you all happiness and peace.

In every parent's life, there are moments that can never be forgotten. Especially the journey of watching a child grow—each little step, every small or big event—becomes deeply etched in the heart. Today, I want to share one such special moment: the story of our only daughter Nusaiyba’s fourth vaccination.

Nusaiyba is now one and a half years old. Since her birth, the Government of Bangladesh has provided several important vaccines for children, and it is the duty of every parent to ensure that these are given on time. While we managed to give the first three vaccines on schedule, due to various engagements and time constraints, we missed giving her the fourth vaccine on time. It was supposed to be done in April, but somehow it didn’t happen.

As days passed, the thought of the missed vaccination kept bothering us, but we couldn’t seem to make time for it. Finally, one rainy morning, we decided—no more delays, we must get it done today. So, the three of us—me, my wife, and little Nusaiyba—set off for the Narayanganj Mother and Child Welfare Center. Holding umbrellas and walking through wet streets, we finally reached the familiar place.

Since it was a rainy day, there were very few people around. Luckily, we didn’t have to wait in a long queue. That was a relief. But when the doctor came to administer the vaccine, we felt a little embarrassed. The doctor firmly told us that the vaccine should have been given four months ago. Such carelessness could have posed a risk to the child’s health. Both of us listened with heads down, feeling genuinely guilty. We realized how even small delays can sometimes lead to big consequences.

Then came the moment of vaccination. Little Nusaiyba didn’t understand anything at first, but as soon as the needle pricked her, she burst into tears from the pain. Seeing her cry like that made our hearts ache. But with a little affection, a soft touch, and some loving words, she soon forgot the pain and started smiling again. This innocent nature of children perhaps teaches us one of life’s greatest lessons—pain will come, tears will fall, but after a while, we must learn to smile again.

The entire vaccination process went smoothly. Both my wife and I breathed a sigh of relief. It felt like we had accomplished something important. Despite the rain, despite stepping out with a small child, our hearts felt full and content. Outside, the gentle rain continued to fall, washing away not just the dust from the streets but also the stress and worries from our minds.

That small day’s experience taught me some valuable lessons. Giving vaccines on time is essential for a child’s health and safety. As parents, we must stay alert and responsible because even small delays can sometimes create big risks. Even a rainy day can be beautiful and peaceful if spent with family. And the tears of children are always temporary—their laughter can make us forget life’s biggest troubles.

While returning home, our hearts felt light and calm. Nusaiyba fell asleep peacefully in my arms. We both kept looking at her innocent face, thinking—this tiny life is the reason for all our running around, all our love.

Life is truly like this—tiny little moments come together to create the biggest stories of happiness.