Saturday, March 22, 2014
Morajkar Aunty – a story of Sacrifice.
We never thought that she would leave us like that, so sudden, so quick! Coz it just seemed that she would be there always, for her grandkids, for her husband. Strong and smiling, she never displayed the sorrow that lurked in her heart! Losing both daughters in quick succession, in their prime, would have crushed anyone. But she did not have the luxury to mourn.
She had to pull herself together and collect her two little grand kids; too young to comprehend what fate had struck. And she did just that! From being a grandmother she became a mother all over again! Never an easy task, taking on the responsibilities of two growing children when you should be retiring!
But she did it all, the studies, the disciplining, the birthday celebrations, the Open House in school, the entire gamut of duties involved in bringing up kids! That too without a frown on the face or a crease on the brow! She accepted the life that came her way and tried to find happiness.
She saw the kids grow up into bright adults. They in turn gave her all the love and helped to take some pressure off her. Roshan tried to provide whatever help was needed. She had the pleasure of seeing Rashi engaged to Paras, a fine young man. I’m sure she looked forward to getting them married! It was perhaps, time to relax.
But sometimes, problems never seem to end. Uncle fell ill and grew totally dependent on her for all his needs. Began a cycle of hospital visits for Uncle, her own visits to the doctor, fighting to control her diabetes. She was in her late seventies herself; although she never once complained!
But fate struck again. Diabetes did its bit, and the strain of caring for a sick husband took its toll. The spirit was strong, but I guess, her “time” had come! The unavoidable happened, she succumbed. Akash rushed her to the hospital. But within the week she left for her heavenly abode on Jan 9th, 2014.
The kids lost their amma again! Aunty too would be loath to leave them with an ailing grandfather. But as they say, ‘Life is like that’. Unpredictable! Fickle!
She lived her life, an embodiment of Strength, Sorrow, Sacrifice with a Smile always! Hats off to her! We can take some lessons there! May her soul rest in peace!
She had to pull herself together and collect her two little grand kids; too young to comprehend what fate had struck. And she did just that! From being a grandmother she became a mother all over again! Never an easy task, taking on the responsibilities of two growing children when you should be retiring!
But she did it all, the studies, the disciplining, the birthday celebrations, the Open House in school, the entire gamut of duties involved in bringing up kids! That too without a frown on the face or a crease on the brow! She accepted the life that came her way and tried to find happiness.
She saw the kids grow up into bright adults. They in turn gave her all the love and helped to take some pressure off her. Roshan tried to provide whatever help was needed. She had the pleasure of seeing Rashi engaged to Paras, a fine young man. I’m sure she looked forward to getting them married! It was perhaps, time to relax.
But sometimes, problems never seem to end. Uncle fell ill and grew totally dependent on her for all his needs. Began a cycle of hospital visits for Uncle, her own visits to the doctor, fighting to control her diabetes. She was in her late seventies herself; although she never once complained!
But fate struck again. Diabetes did its bit, and the strain of caring for a sick husband took its toll. The spirit was strong, but I guess, her “time” had come! The unavoidable happened, she succumbed. Akash rushed her to the hospital. But within the week she left for her heavenly abode on Jan 9th, 2014.
The kids lost their amma again! Aunty too would be loath to leave them with an ailing grandfather. But as they say, ‘Life is like that’. Unpredictable! Fickle!
She lived her life, an embodiment of Strength, Sorrow, Sacrifice with a Smile always! Hats off to her! We can take some lessons there! May her soul rest in peace!
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