Sunday, June 13, 2010

A Last Farewell



My father passed away on Friday, the 4th of June, 2010.
Although he had been ailing for the past few months, it was a gentle passing, and he was able to speak almost till the very end. (He actually had some juice and buttermilk five minutes before he slipped away).
I like to think that he and my mother are together again.

Goodbye, Daddy, and thank you for everything.
More later.
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40 comments:

  1. Aneela ZJune 13, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    dipali ji...further to the FB note Im sure Baisali's dad and yours will be arguing to do away with one river of milk and honey to accomodate for one with tea (or dipping tea bags in milk and honey)

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  2. The Soul of Alec SmartJune 13, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Hugs Dipali! I think too that your parents are now together. Wish you peace and strength.

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  3. UnknownJune 13, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    just from your description alone, somehow even a person who has not interacted with either one of your parents can see how they would be watching over each other.

    our prayers are with you Dipali.

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  4. B o o.June 13, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Hugs, Dipali.

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  5. ShankariJune 13, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    RIP Uncle-ji. Sorry for your loss Dipali-ji.

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  6. ChoxboxJune 13, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Hugs Dips.

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  7. Aneela ZJune 13, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    hmm if you are in a subbing mood would it be doing away with "a" river in the third line or "one"?

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  8. Indian in NZJune 13, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Hugs Dipali ! Sorry for your loss..My prayers are with you.

    2Bs mommy

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  9. starry eyedJune 13, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    So sorry Dipali. May God bless both their souls. (((((((HUGS))))))))))

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  10. BannoJune 13, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Lots of hugs, Dipali.

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  11. IBHJune 13, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Lots of love Dipali.... they both are blessed souls to be together even in their death....god has been very kind to both of them in that way....

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  12. UttaraJune 14, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    love and many hugs.

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  13. PenguinJune 14, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear this, Dipali. But that only means you have an extra star watching over you now. Hugs.

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  14. The BrideJune 14, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Love and hugs!

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  15. Preeti Aghalayam aka kbpmJune 14, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    oh dipali, love, kenny

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  16. NatashaJune 14, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Love you, Dipali.
    It must be painful losing both your parents so soon after one another. But I guess he didn't want to live much longer without his wife. Love like that humbles you.

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  17. NatashaJune 14, 2010 at 9:07 AM

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  18. AA_MomJune 14, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    So Sorry to hear it Dipali. Hugs to you and yes the short time it took, really makes you wonder that they are meant to be together up there as well.

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  19. radhaJune 14, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Whatever age one maybe - it is tough to lose a parent. Not only will both of them be together again - I also get a feeling that they are taking care of me from up there!!

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  20. SueJune 14, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    *higs*

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  21. nityaJune 14, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Hugs and much love.

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  22. AshaJune 14, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    My prayers, Dipali.

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  23. AnonymousJune 14, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    My sincere condolences - my prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

    M

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  24. AnonymousJune 14, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    Sorry to hear about your father's demise. May God give you the strength of the separation and may his soul rest in peace. Surely they both are together. My sincere prayers for you. Sarika

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  25. Cee KayJune 14, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    Hugs Dipali.

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  26. Mamma mia! Me a mamma?June 14, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    They are together now Dipali, most definitely so. She went there earlier to fluff up his clouds just so...

    May his soul rest in peace.

    Super-sized giant hugs.

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  27. SoniaJune 15, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Ohh So Sorry to hear that...

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  28. RonJune 15, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Im so sorry Dipali. Hugs.

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  29. SukuJune 15, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Wishing you strength in this difficult time.

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  30. AnonymousJune 15, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    hey dipali... really sorry to hear about your father.. a big hug.

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  31. AnonymousJune 17, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Just read this- i am sorry for your loss Dipali. Big hugs.

    Nitya

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  32. Nino's MumJune 17, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Hugs. He looks so serene in his photograph. How are you? All my love.

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  33. Bong MomJune 17, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Hugs Dipali. I too think that Uncle and Auntie must now be together and having a good time watching you guys.
    My prayers are with you

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  34. NeeraJune 20, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Condolences Dipali and hugs too. But yes I too would like to believe that aunty and uncle are together again and that kind of relieves me immensely.

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  35. SandsJune 21, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Hugs. My prayers are with you!

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  36. AnonymousJune 24, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Diplai,

    Delurking to convey my condolecences.Have been following your blog and your struggle with your parents' ill health. You have dealt the tough times with such strength and love.
    I am sure they are proud and happy wherever they are!
    Hugs and love,
    Jyothy.

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  37. smartassbrideJune 24, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Hugs to you. They are together, of course!

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  38. AnonymousJune 24, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss Dipali. Losing both your parents, that too in a year is hard. I hope you find some solace in the fact that he lived a full and happy life. Hugs to you.

    I wonder why people have to die. I keep asking myself the same questions everytime a dear one dies. Why do people have to die?

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  39. UnknownJuly 6, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Dipali, I just saw this. My most sincere condolences. Losing both your parents in such a short span of time must be tremendously difficult. But as you say, they must be with each other now. Thinking of you!

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  40. bird's eye viewJuly 30, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear that, Dipali. I know I'm very late with my condolences. It must be tough coping with the loss of both parents so soon after one another. Hugs

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