Happy Hour ... and Me

A relationship is like a house.  When a light bulb burns out you do not go & buy a new house. You fix the light bulb.

Tuesday, 31st May 2016, at 6.10 pm, I was walking my husband’s grandfather Dada into the ICCU. We knew what was around the corner and he wanted to say bye one more time, while I wanted to be with him. Just then my husband came out and softly announced that she’s gone. Dada and I continued moving inside the ICCU, when we saw her. She was peaceful and seemed like she was in deep slumber.It was display on the monitor that conveyed a different message. “Wait for me in Vraj (Heaven), I'll join you soon” he said touching her softly and just like that companionship of more than 6 decades ended. 'Ben' as she was lovingly addressed, was my husband’s grandmother. She lived a full 80 years and nurtured 4 generations. I had this opportunity to share few words during her prayer meeting and here is what I said, well almost because emotions said few other things. We all lost a wonderful lady. No matter how hard I try, I can never do justice to what talk about her

'I am so pissed', I told Mihir in a truly flustered way during one of our conversations. 'You always are' came the instant and cool replay from him. I was shocked and even more annoyed now. I let it be. No really, I did. Its not just because I want to sound good on my blogs. But when I reflected, I realized that when situations choose a not so favorable direction, is what causes the Pissed Syndrome to kick in . Also, somehow Mihir is responsible for most of those things. Even if there is an earthquake in Alaska, I tie it back to him. So he needs to know, you see!! While few things choose a take a different trajectory in life, there are lot things that do follow a 'the expected course' or choose a better route. Those are blessings for which the words 'Thank You' are insufficient. I have a thing for lists, there is to-do list,packing list, check-lists  etc etc. On an impluse I decided to make a Grateful List!! So basically