Zacharie, the father of John the Baptist, the one who remained silent until the birth of his son. It always makes me think of my own father who lost his voice after an operation and regained his ability to speak just before Christmas. Happy birthday to everyone who bears this name today.
That Zacharie who remained mute until the birth of John the Baptist reminded me of my father, who after throat surgery did not speak for three months. He started saying "let's eat" again right around Christmas, as if someone had given him a sign. Thanks for the mention, Thomas.
Po, Zacharie ai atij që u bë pa zë derisa lindi djalin. Më kujtoi vjehrrin tim që pas një goditjeje në tru heshti për muaj të tërë; filloi të flasë sërish kur vajza jonë e vogël i solli një ikonë të Shën Gjon Pagëzuesit nga shkolla. Faleminderit që e solli në mendje, Thomas.
Yes, Corina, your father's story is very similar to Zacharie's. In our village, a neighbor was also silent for almost four months after an operation and the first word was still "let's eat", but on Easter. Thanks for the mention too, Thomas.
Yes, Corina, I also had a similar thing with an uncle who was silent for two months after a larynx operation; the first time he opened his mouth was to say "give me the rod" when we went fishing on Jiu. These little signs stick in the mind. Thanks too, Thomas.
Zechariah also responds to me with this silence. About ten years ago, after a stroke, my father-in-law didn’t say a word for three months, and the first thing he said was “where are my tools” when I came to fix the wiring in the garage. Exactly as written. Thanks for reminding me of the story, Thomas.
Yes, there are moments that stick in the memory. In our village, the first thing grandfather asked for after neck surgery was a slice of bread with lard, no big words. I think Jiu was more into the silence than the fish. Thanks too, Thomas.
Yes, Ana, that's exactly how it is with our grandparents - a slice of bread with lard says more than any speech. In our choir, an old singer after his illness only asked for a cup of tea with honey and said that the rest comes from God. On Jiu, did you also catch that peace, or are you catching more and more fish? Thank you too.
Yes, Ana, that slice of bread with lard sounds just like something my grandfather would make. At our place, after a neck operation, my husband was silent for two months and the first word was "give me another piece of cake", not long prayers. Thanks Thomas for the mention.
Yes, these little characters stick. In our choir, a singer didn't say a word for three months after her throat operation, and the first thing she did was “add a spoonful of honey to her tea,” just like Gheorghe did. Thank you Thomas for bringing back the story of Zechariah.
Yes, Corina, in our family too, grandfather was silent for almost two months after a throat operation, and his first words were also about food - "put another spoonful of soup". It's like it's a sign that life is returning to normal when you get back to the table. Thank you Thomas.
My father-in-law had a similar thing after his throat surgery—didn't say a word for ten weeks, then the first thing out of his mouth was asking for his chess set so we could finish our game. Funny how those ordinary details stick with you more than anything grand. Thanks for sharing the story, Thomas.
