Keeping it simple for you

Do you remember his birthday? 😊 That was the only question I was asked during my first visa interview. I answered confidently, without hesitation, and I still remember the sheepish smile on his face. Later, he confessed that he had been nervous wondering what would happen if I got the date wrong! Since October 2024, I have lost count of how many times I have remembered and mentioned that date. 07.20. ** It’s a Monday today, and we wish you a Happy Birthday. ❤️ We have celebrated some proud moments along the way, Baaplu getting a job, Chinchin performing with happiness, and me stepping into and learning a new role. Life continues to move forward, and yet, the emptiness you left behind doesn’t seem to fade. It feels unbelievable that next Monday, we will be performing your annual rites, your first death anniversary. Gelha, did you really just vanish somewhere into thin air? How can someone who was so much a part of everything simply not be here anymore? I keep myself engaged in every po...

"Is your Chromebook charged?" "Do you have sleeves for your Chromebook and laptop?" "Don't forget your badge." "Hmm... don't you need anything else?" "Oh yes! Can you sharpen the pencils? And I forgot my pens, markers, and highlighters..." "My journal too!" "What's wrong with my Chromebook? Why can't I access my email? Why is this page taking forever to load?" "My handbag is going to be much heavier than I expected." "Why don't you take a backpack?" "What?! Ridiculous! I'm not carrying a backpack like a school kid!" "Are my phone and watch charging?" "What's your plan for lunch tomorrow? Is that sorted?" If you're wondering what kind of chaos this is, it probably sounds like a kindergartner getting ready for the first day of school. 😄 Well... that was exactly the vibe in our house last night. Only this time, I was the one panicking, an...

12.12.2002 … It all began with our wedding, a day filled with sacred vows, dreams, and the promise of forever. Years later, those promises blossomed into a life rich with love, family, laughter, and countless memories. Every picture, every smile, and every milestone became part of our beautiful journey. Then came the day, 07.08.2025, that changed everything. With Shirdi Sai Baba's sacred vibhuti on your forehead, Lord Jagannath's tulsi garland around your neck, the blessed sindoor of Panchamukhi Hanuman, Strength gathered from  Mahavinayak & anything and everything a mother could ask for before Maa Kamakhya Devi, you were surrounded by prayers and divine blessings. You had promised me and our children that you would be brave, that you would fight, and that you would come back to us. Yet, in those final moments, when your voice revealed what my heart was never ready to hear, time seemed to stand still. I still hold on to the promise you made, wondering how fate changed our s...

Amidst all the chaos, I completely forgot to share this hilarious, drama-filled episode from our lives. 😊 With the change in his taste buds, the only thing he could truly relax and enjoy was a popsicle. You must be wondering what's so funny about that? When we stopped visiting people and avoided gatherings, everyone started wondering what was going on and would occasionally drop by to check on us. Whenever there was a discussion about food, he would always mention his craving for popsicles. We started exploring different flavors that he might enjoy without any hassle. The kiddo gang would visit different stores, hunt for flavors, and even argue over which one to buy. They turned it into a sport, something they could do for their Uncle/Mousa. One fine afternoon, he had asked my dear friend to bring a pack of one particular flavor. We were at the hospital, and within the blink of an eye, she vanished into thin air! Wondering what had happened, I found out she'd rushed out becaus...

He understood it was just a breather, but he was petrified whenever I moved out of his sight, even for a while. Miscommunication by some, had reached its peak when two of my besties were fighting fuming for and against, exchanging words that could wrench anyone's heart. I kept my calm because I knew those words were never meant to hurt. It was their concern fighting for me, their worry about his health speaking through their emotions. None of us could truly express the battle we were fighting within. There stood a couple, friends forever in all directions, who kept encouraging me, but my heart knew its due diligence. It was one Fourth of July. I still wonder how a single day could shake someone so profoundly. He spoke his worries aloud before them. He cried. He asked for genuine concern and support for his family. A man who always stood firm by his principles occasionally melted... did he sense something that I couldn't? Or was I simply unwilling to let it break me? We listened...

  An evening I never wish to relive. I stood my ground, unwavering in my decision, fearlessly insisting that he be taken to the farthest hospital if it meant he would receive the best possible care. They argued that I was going against what had been decided, but nothing could stop me from trying to give him every chance we had. The ambulance ride, with its blaring sirens, pierced through my heart. Little did I know that he wasn't simply taking a detour, he was slowly beginning his final journey. He cried like a child, struggling to compose himself, and I held him close, assuring him that I would never leave his side. He asked me not to move an inch away from his sight, and I promised I wouldn't. Who could have imagined that within just a few days, our conversations would live only in memories, and I would long for one more moment in his gaze.