It is too late in the night to come up with a catchy title so 'literal' will have to do. Sachi is still going strong. He takes a few short naps during the day and has become a picky eater for the first time in his life but is still able to join in most of the activities. We met with the Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Garces, today. She is a charming, energetic and interseted person that makes us feel we are the only clients she has. Her smile alone is encouraging; her declaration that Sachi is doing very well has doubled our hopes. Ofcourse, Sachi is such a shameless optimist that a plain sunny day is proof to him that the world will be OK.
We are slowly settling down in our hotel suite. It reminds us of our first attempt at nesting. The enthusiasm is a little bit less and experience a little bit more. Every day it is getting more and more comfortable.
My dad often says thet God has great sense of humor. He blesses us either with money or the time to enjoy it; never both together. For a short time Sachi and I are beating the odds. Visits from family are icing on the cake. Today bhai and Vivek came over from Chicago to spend the weekend with us. Hopefully Sachi will continue to feel well so we can cram in a lot of family time.
Thanks again for checking in on us and taking the time to connect. We regularly log on and read your messages.
Ambi
20 comments:
Anyone who goes through the comments and postings on this site and doesn't get moved to tears, needs his head examined and his heart transplanted with a human one!!
I feel humbled and blessed to be able to participate in the collective prayers offered by so many for so few to the One and only King of kings....
Kith and kin spread far and wide across the planet, loved ones hovering nearby taking care of every need, healers at Mayo waging a battle against the fast receding claws of a silent killer, and above all, Sanabhai, a beneficiary and a victim at the same time, a healer and the healed, forges ahead with determination though tinged with a little discomfort...., progresses with defined precision though slowed down with a little fatigue....,scales the looming heights of endurance though weighed down by a little weakness.....
The Hercules in you shall dispel the darkness and the Tarzan shall release the roar of triumph as your army of well wishers accompany you in mind and spirit through the tunnel out into the radiant brightness of a beautiful tomorrow....
Pranams & Prayers.
Babi & Vicky
my angel nuabou,...its not Dr.Graces's smile which is encouraging...it is the LORD HIMSELF WHO IS SMILING in her and DECLARING THAT MY DEAR BROTHER IS DOING VERY WELL. GOD IS GREAT N KIND, u'll see nuabou...Bhaiya mera..like a tarzan will come out of it in flying colours. nothing bad will happen to him...for HE IS HOLDING his HAND AND LEADING him KINDLY...small things might trouble him at times ,but in the end the whole treatment will b a big success...u'ii see..my HERCULES brother will come out smiling...
One week passed...in this manner another 5 weeks will also pass...within no time both of u will b back in lincoln...
Loved to hear ur voice dear brother...it was as usual happy n cheerful...looking forward to badabhais arrival along with dear vivek...he is another GREAT BROTHER of ours...who believes in action, that too instantly...he has proved it ...see, when all of us r worrying, crying n planning...he has alresdy reached U.S.A....HE IS BEYOND IMAGINATION!!! LOVE sini n sanju
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Five days down!!! Hope you have a wonderful week-end. Chuck's brother Todd's echo and stress echo turned out OK. Yesterday was my last day on day shift. Rebekah has also decided to work nites, we start March 9 (Sunday through Thursday). Chuck and I leave for Mexico early Monday morning (Zihuatanejo), on the Pacific coast, we are looking forward to a week together of relaxation and exploring a new place. I do not know if we will have internet access, so if I do not post anything next week that is why. Take care and stay strong. "Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial;...for he will receive the crown of life." James 1:12. In my thoughts and prayers always. Janelle
Yes, Siniapa is so right… We, the thinkers, writers and planners, are so far from the eye of the storm where Badada has already reached and is exuding warmth and love in the midst of icy winds and sub-zero temperatures…
Sanabhai, he is the only one who can take you on a journey in nostalgia, bringing back memories from your childhood, recalling bits and pieces of events that you thought had been long forgotten in the aging pages of your diary, a person who even though being so close to you in age, still considers you a child as he does all the younger ones after you, a person for whom a moment with you is well worth the long hours of travel it took to transport him across oceans and mountains, a person in whom you shall see and experience the love and proximity of each one of your brothers and sisters........Badada, the second father of our family.
No one could have represented the entire family with more involvement and devotion than Badada. Far away though we all are, we send all our affection and prayers through him to share a few moments with you in this difficult journey through life's unpredictable vicissitudes....
Pranams & Prayers
Babi & Vicky
The test of TIME, is infact a test for all of us. And leading right on the front is our dear BIG UNCLE. And yet we learn and yet theres more.... Dear Sati Mamu, U are our hero and we love you.
Love... Joy and Sree
Dear Sati mamu & Ambi main,
The power of love to change bodies is legendary, built into folklore, common sense, and everyday experience. Love moves the flesh, it pushes matter around.... Throughout history, "tender loving care" has uniformly been recognized as a valuable element in healing.
We know that all the TLC that Ambi main is giving you will be one of the greatest weapons you have in your fight against this disease.
There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of a new & better tomorrow.
So here's wishing that each day brings your renewed strength, brighter times, and a healthier, happier you.
Love always,
Seema,Sandeep,Anamika & Salas
dearest sanabhai n darling nuabou,....as the days r passing, i am feeling more n more restless...i feel like flying to u ...see ur dear n loving faces...then come back happy n contended.
what a wonderful thing u have done nuabou, by giving us an oppertunity to write down our thoughts in words n learn eerything thats happening in mayo..we had never shared our feelings so much, as we r doing now ..its a wonderful feeling.. sometimes i feel as if i am near u both.
how was ur weekend? enjoyed each others company?vivek n badabhai must have had a good time with u both...i feel so J..
my love best wishes n prayers r with u . love sini n sanju
Dearest Sanabhai&Nuabou, Pranam.Nuabou,Thank u for your nice message giving us a full picture of Sanabhai`s treatment& u r makeshift home in the hotel suite.Admittedly u r a wonderful home maker.We r very happy to know about charming Dr.Grace and her opinion that Sanabhai is doing well.It is only God`s grace & blessings which is coming through the blessed doctor.God bless her& her most important & courageous patient(our dearest brother-Hercules to Babi & Tarzan to Sini-but to me always my older brother who used to tease me as a child till I cried -mostly doing all~badmashis`himself but putting it on me simultaneously helping in doing my Math, homework & taking me to see movies.Sweet memories survive.His pecking at has to be shortlived .He is the person who took a full tin of Rasgollas while I eagerly & expectedly watched him.When asked he explained that they are just to good to be spared.So Nuabou don`t worry his any loss of apetite has to be purely temporary.It seems both of u are naturally missing your sweet Lincoln home.Rest assured five weeks will pass so quickly that u will be back in Lincoln in no time,hale & hearty.By grace of God &Dr.Grace`s care everything will be fine.We r all eagerly waiting & praying for that day to come quickly.OK..Bye.GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.With love.best wishes and warm regards to both of you.--Nandini&Swarup
Hi, Sachi. This is your friend, Nancy. :)
I am so very touched to read the comments posted. Does give a sense to realize how blessed we are to know you. You are such an amzing person!
The comments posted give a sense of being involved with you and your family, even though you are in a different city.
It is good to hear that things are going so well for you.
I miss you and look forward to seeing you soon.
Nancy Monnier
Ambi,
I think Sachi's greatest quality is his optimism. His thinking is right. There is always sunshine after a few cloudy days. This is cloudy period in your lives and sunshine is just around the corner. Nice to know that doctor thinks he is doing real well.
Gurjeet always quotes Sachi's saying that when his patients thank him, he feels that he should thank them, as they are the ones paying for his efforts and life style. Anyone who has such noble thoughts and who has taken care of so many suffering patients in past, is bound to benefit from prayers of all those treated by him and literally treated nice by him. Usually doctors brush you off with couple of sentences. I know Sachi has patience and dedication to spend time and explain in detail to his patients.
You guys are always in our thoughts and Gurjeet says that with “waheguru’s kirpa” he is going to be OK very soon. Everyday she does path, she prays for his quick and complete recovery.
Avtar-Gurjeet
Dear Bada dada,
So happy to know that things are coming along well. 1 week went by and so will the rest of the 5 weeks - although not soon enough for you and all of us who just can't wait for all of this to finish.
The comments above remind me of when I was working at Madonna. Every time I met a patient there who had been treated by you, and he / she heard my name, naturally they would ask me if I was related to you (since I think we were the only Mohapatra's they had come across). And once I told them I was, the first thing all of them would say was how patient and respectful and kind you were - esp the time you always took to make sure they understood everything happening. They felt so safe & secure in your hands. They always felt you were the best doctor they had ever been treated by. They did appreciate your expertise as a doctor, but they were always so touched by you as a human being as well. It always made me so proud!
I know people still say the same about Bapa, too. I remember when I was a kid and we used to go to BBSR for our vacations - even long after Bapa had retired, people he had treated before would still insist on coming to him for advice. And he would sit with them and talk so patiently. I can see the same happening with you, too - that is, if you ever decide to retire! It's hard to imagine you retiring - with your unlimited energy and drive.
Waiting to see you get back to "the good life". Praying that the next weeks pass by uneventfully.
All the best to both of you.
Love & prayers,
Pinky
yoooooooooooooooooooooo! we'r back in chicago. see you in a week! drive was great (albeit some rain here and there). but it was great seeing you and enjoying the movies & food of rochester. we've made it a point to see at least one movie a visit!
miss you guys already!
love and pranams,
vivek
dearest brother mine,..the above comments filled my eyes with tears of joy n pride...what a wonderful docter is my brother..more than adocter...a fabulous humanbeing...as pinky said...we see Baba in u sanabhai...so compassionate, kind n patient..like Baba.we all r really really very proud of u , bhaiya...a noble person like u, who is having so much of good will, can never suffer for long. everyones good wishes n prayers will work wonders...
nuabou dear...how has ur painting gone? u r really an allrounder. u r doing housekeeoing, taking care of ur hubby, painting n watching movies too...wow! how did u enjoy "yodha akber"? we have not seen yet.
we r all ok here.my love pranam n prayers r with u both. love sini n sanju
The light of divinity that would bless my brother with recovery and recuperation, is slowly advancing....The horizon is brightening up with colors of festivity.... And I can feel the exhilaration of relief and intensity of gratitude building up in the depth of my being....
Reading the comments in this sacred site is like witnessing your biography in the making, with contributions flowing in from countless people whose life you have touched is so many different ways, and like an angel, left your mark of service and care in their hearts....
Hearing Badada relate his recent encounters with you, his voice trembling with emotion and mine silent with awe, I felt deeply grateful to God for having blessed us all with a place in the same womb.....
The story of your life is not just the summary of this birth alone.... While we are vulnerable to the unpredictable onslaughts of fate in our daily existence and react in our own inimitable manner, however, when we realize the background of our existence and the inevitability of life and its manifold dimensions as they unfold each day, the bitterness inside dissolves and turns into peaceful tolerance and universal compassion. Each living being that enters into this world comes with an enormous legacy of Karma from his previous incarnations, and what we see happening to our fellow beings and ourselves, is in fact a result of what we had done or undone earlier. Otherwise, how do we explain the capacity of a 10 year old reciting the entire Bhagawad Gita, or Mozart, who created Sonatas at four, gave public recitals at five and composed his first opera at seven.....did he really learn all this in such a short time? Or Christ who affirmed that John the Baptist was Elijah previously?
By emulating your example we should all try to purify our souls by passing it through the scorching fire of service, sacrifice and compassion thereby affording ourselves peace and happiness in this birth while ensuring better tidings in our future ones.....
Let us allow the spark of divinity in us to blossom into manifestation by the sheer power of compassion for our fellow beings....
I will leave you with a beautiful verse from a Persian mystic:
“I died as stone and rose again as plant. I died as plant and became an animal. I died as animal, and was born a man. Why should I fear? When was I less by dying? Yet once more shall I die as Man, to soar with the angels. But even from angel hood I must pass on. For all is change except the face of God”
Pranams & Prayers
Babi & Vicky
"Arise and awake. Stop not till the goal is reached".... Swami Vivekananda awakened an entire nation from slumber by appealing to their strength, within and without, and led them ahead, bearing a blazing torch to self-realization…
The goal being so lofty and divine, the physical ailment you are now passing through is just another small hurdle you have to face with courage, accept with grace and overcome with endurance, before moving ahead…. Your inner reserve of resilience coupled with advanced spirituality and the silent but indispensable love and support of your best friend, Nuabou, by your side, shall enable you to carry on your journey….
Therefore, arise and awake….! Today is the dawn of another new week, with new experiences, some pleasant and some otherwise, new faces, new foods – some delicious and some barely edible!! But, on the whole, this too shall slowly recede to the background to form a part of your distant past…..an experience of a lifetime that will enhance the beauty and significance of the Gift of Life….
On a lighter note, allow me to share a catchy definition of 'Morning', from Omar Khayyam:
“Awake! For morning in the bowl of night,
Has flung the stone that puts the stars to flight,
And Lo! The Hunter of the east
Has caught the Sultan’s turret
In a noose of Light!”
Have a great morning, a greater week…. and the greatest life, with God above and love within…..
Pranams & Prayers
Babi & Vicky
Hello Sachi and family: It is wonderful to hear that all is going well. You are such an inspiring family to me. Your positiveness always make me to a "stop and think" when things aren't going the way I think they should be. Take care and keep those chins up and those smiles big. Mel/Scheduling/NHI
Hi Sachi and Ambi,
I have been thinking of you both daily and wish you well.
With great respect,
Ed
Dear Didi and Jijaji,
It was sooooooo wonderful to talk to both of you on the phone the other day. It was quite reassuring. Jijaji, it is comforting for us to know that you have done pretty well in the first week of your treatment. I think you had the weekend off! Hope you were able to enjoy it like one. As we know how much mind can help in healing the body, I am sure with so much positivity in you and around you, you would make the radio-chemo feel like feather-touch on yourself.
Daddy-Mummy are doing fine and getting ready to send me off. Until now they have not exausted all that they wanted to talk about their visit to Lincoln, and about how much they felt loved and cared for by you both and the kids.
I am thrilled to know that I will be seeing you around 22nd March. Till then sending lots of love and prayers your way from mummy-daddy and me.
Bablee
Dear Sati Mamu and Ambi Main,
Let me first apologise for not calling or writing to both of you whole of last week..It was firstly due to our broadband failure so had no access to internet from home and secondly because of our four days trip to Pondicherry from 28Feb-02March to attend the Aurobindo Ashram foundation day celebrations on 29Feb and also to meet Maa Achintya's mother who is visiting from Cuttack for a week.
It is great to hear Dr.Grace's positive feedback saying that you are doing well..I am sure u will get by the balance 5weeks of your treatment too without much of side effects..Both Achintya and I prayed for your complete recovery and a reactionless 6weeks treatment at the Samadhi of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo in Pondicherry..We both are positive you will come of this difficult period stronger,healthier and happier with each passing day.
This blog has truly risen to a much higher level in this past one week..I feel so proud and honored to be a part of it and to be a part of this wonderful loving family...I feel blessed to be yours,Suka Mamu and Babi Mamu's neice.
Achintya and I will be sending you through Babli Didi some Sandalwood Agarbatties and Blessings of The Mother n Sri Aurobindo in form of dried flowers from thier Samadhi which is distributed to the devotees on auspicious days..we were very fortunate to be able to get the blessings from the Supramental day for you..As Mother has also said in her writings..That complete surrender to the divine brings complete protection..so now that you have completely surrendered yourself to The Lord you need not worry any longer he will take care of the rest for you..so just sit back,relax and enjoy each day as it comes.
Got to go now as it's pretty late in the night now..will keep in touch regularly thru the blog now.
Pranams & Prayers,
Love always,
Leema and Achintya
Dear Sati mamu & Ambi main,
We are very happy to know that you are going through the treatment with minimal side-effects and are now close to the end of week 2.
We all know that in life pain is inevitable but suffering is optional and depends entirely on how we look upon and manage the pain. While you may perhaps be in some pain and may experience discomfort from time to time I have no doubt that you will never allow yourself to suffer.
Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will (Jawaharal Nehru).
We are very proud of you for the strength you have shown in these trying times and also very proud of everyone in the family for the support and love they have been pouring out onto this blog.
I am looking forward to seeing you on the 14th.
Love,
Seema,Sandeep,Anamika & Salas.
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