A lot of times we find ways of expressing our feelings by communicating amongst each other but then there are times when we want to say something directly to someone without caring for others to listen in or read our expressions because sometimes we all just need to talk to that certain someone. It has been a decade since Granny left us all for a better place but she continues to be with all her family members - husband, sons, daughters, daughter-inlaws, son-inlaws and all of her grandchildren and some of their spouses, some new additions to our family have never had the chance of knowing how she blessed us with her love and care for many many years grooming us and teaching us about life in her own subtle ways. But we, who have had the fortune of sharing her love and affection can tell you that there is no doubt in our minds that she is watching over all of us and continues to bless us and all new members of our family everyday that passes by. 

I find myself at a loss of words and don't know what to do every 20th of May, a day before my mother's birthday - yes, I find time to remember the mishris she kept for me, her way of scolding my buas to make Maggi for Winx, Rohit, Sona, me when we'd all get together during our vacations (and maybe she did that later for all the younger cousins of ours) and I think of all of those years that I shared with her in Delhi when I'd playfully tease her that someday I'd marry a woman who would not be Indian and she'd get upset and say - "Haan.?!!..Chup Raho, Marenge na" and then giggle knowing that I was only troubling her or the time when Amber pa and I would play cricket and I'd break pots and tell granny - please don't tell Mom and she would play along, the result was that Mom never knew how a pot broke every time I was playing cricket on the terrace, it was a strange phenomenon that she never investigated a lot. There are so many memories of Granny's (for most of you Mummy's) that all of us carry in our hearts but it's really not possible to pen them down all at once or collect them somewhere. So what seems plausible is that the memories we all have of hers be shared amongst us via this platform - a testimony of our resolve to celebrate her life forever. Personally, I don't think of this medium as one through which I share my memories or thoughts about Granny with others but one that is directed to her. So, my messages after this particular one will all be dedicated to you Granny. I will write to you whenever I want and whenever I can. I will use this as a platform to TALK to you because I miss you and I miss you a lot and I will always love you in my heart. 

I hope this platform serves as a messaging platform unlike any other so that we may all take our time to TALK to granny. We can post pictures of hers from time to time and MOST IMPORTANTLY stay connected through her - the lady because of whom we all share the lineage of a loving and caring family. 

And finally,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANNY !!! 

Richie + Jyoti 

There is a special person, I need to thank….

For all the love and blessings she has bestowed upon us…

“It’s been a long journey and I know you never left my hand,

  I miss your beautiful smile which once enlightened my heart….

  I miss your soft voice which still makes me anxious and I look for you…

  I miss your expressive eyes which expressed love even when we made mistakes….

  I miss your cotton saree behind which I used to hide….

  I miss your giggles when I troubled you and played with you…..

  I miss your soft hands with which you took me into your arms when I was hurt….

  I miss those delicious meals that you prepared in the middle of the night for me….

I miss those moments when you taught me the important lessons of life......

You have been with us in our most difficult and happiest times…..

The tree you planted has flourished with vibrant colors and shades today….

  Together we would stand in the harsh times….

  Together we would stand in the times of joy….

  This is our promise to you today…

  And we know you will never leave our hands!!!”


HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANNY

Winky + Someet