Traditions

Indian tradition- The eldest son remains with his parents, even beyond marriage.

Vikas is the eldest, and only, son. His family is pretty traditional so when we get married we will live with his parents. How do I feel about that, you wonder? I accept it and am willing to live Indian style, so to speak. I can only hope for the best in that situation. I would NOT live with my parents for the rest of my life and they certainly do NOT want to live with me for the rest of their lives, but then again we are not very family oriented. We are more of individualists. You know that motto that says "It takes a village to raise a child"? My family is "Ill do what I want, how I want, when I want and I don't really care what you say". I'm happy to be accepted into a family that still has this village mentality, where life is a combined effort and there is no need for nursing homes or daycare (sometimes).

I am just assuming that I'm going to marry Vikas though. I have every intention of doing so although he hasn't proposed. When we do get married we will have an Indian wedding with splashes of my Christian faith. It is my decision to have an Indian wedding (I think). Vikas' mother said to have a complete Christian ceremony, but I know that's not what they want and it's not what I want either.

Pray for my family on my father's side. My grandparents house burnt down last night! Everyone made it out okay though. Thats all I know for now.