April 29th Mumbai Kukki/Renu's flat
Anupam and Shalini arrived at 3 am.
After a flesh wonderful breakfast, we piled up in the minivan and made ourselves comfortable outside ICU..all nine of us.
Bina was sleeping and the guard was grumbling but after a while he took pity of us and he let Anupam in. Bina Mousi got very alert after seeing him. ( In Urdu there is a Gazal basically saying ," She looks at the brightness on my face that is brought on by her visit and thinks that I am feeling better ( from my sickness) but the brightness is the happiness of seeing her). The translation does not sound as nice but I hope you get the message. She saw the pictures Anupam brought and talked about Theresa and Atticus.
Shalini went in. Bina talked about her marriage, about Matt and about how sorry she is that she missed the wedding. She told Shalini that she wants to come and visit all her friends and stay in her home.
We celebrated by binging on chocolates that Anupam brought.
Miracle continues, the CO2 level is normal, Chemo is working and all other symptoms are getting better. Bina called me in to continue her complains about the ICU and how she just wanted to go to her room. After much negotiations with the doctor, she is in this amazing room on 8th floor. The room has three large couches ( in addition to patient's bed) , view of the water and gardens, private bathroom and is quiet. Oh and has a nice TV for watching serials...
For us this is a relief. Everyone knows it is not over yet but is thankful and relaxed. Bina is smiling, even laughing and talking. Kids are amazing. I raced cars with three year old Ansh, who knows all the States of India ( and I do not) , saw amazing painting done by Anaya, discussed Math and Physics with Rhea ( 11th grader), walked on the beach with Anupam and Shalini and had a wonderful home cooked meal with the family...life seems almost "normal". Bina is still in the hospital and still has cancer but it feels like this episode has brought us all closer. We will face what ever life has to bring,: with compassion, gratitude and the knowledge that you are there to hold us and help us get through it. Good night....
Shalini and Ansh ( who knows all about cars and States of India)
View from the room
In the room, on the way home, room with the view....
Anupam and Shalini arrived at 3 am.
After a flesh wonderful breakfast, we piled up in the minivan and made ourselves comfortable outside ICU..all nine of us.
Bina was sleeping and the guard was grumbling but after a while he took pity of us and he let Anupam in. Bina Mousi got very alert after seeing him. ( In Urdu there is a Gazal basically saying ," She looks at the brightness on my face that is brought on by her visit and thinks that I am feeling better ( from my sickness) but the brightness is the happiness of seeing her). The translation does not sound as nice but I hope you get the message. She saw the pictures Anupam brought and talked about Theresa and Atticus.
Shalini went in. Bina talked about her marriage, about Matt and about how sorry she is that she missed the wedding. She told Shalini that she wants to come and visit all her friends and stay in her home.
We celebrated by binging on chocolates that Anupam brought.
Miracle continues, the CO2 level is normal, Chemo is working and all other symptoms are getting better. Bina called me in to continue her complains about the ICU and how she just wanted to go to her room. After much negotiations with the doctor, she is in this amazing room on 8th floor. The room has three large couches ( in addition to patient's bed) , view of the water and gardens, private bathroom and is quiet. Oh and has a nice TV for watching serials...
For us this is a relief. Everyone knows it is not over yet but is thankful and relaxed. Bina is smiling, even laughing and talking. Kids are amazing. I raced cars with three year old Ansh, who knows all the States of India ( and I do not) , saw amazing painting done by Anaya, discussed Math and Physics with Rhea ( 11th grader), walked on the beach with Anupam and Shalini and had a wonderful home cooked meal with the family...life seems almost "normal". Bina is still in the hospital and still has cancer but it feels like this episode has brought us all closer. We will face what ever life has to bring,: with compassion, gratitude and the knowledge that you are there to hold us and help us get through it. Good night....
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