Sachi is still in the hospital. He has his Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube in and he is doing OK. Using it is simple and intuitive (in other words I have learnt to give him the feeds with that). He still has the fever though. So it will be tomorrow morning, after the doctor's rounds, that we will know for sure whether we are going to Lincoln or not. Right now he is in the hospital lounge reading all the blogs he has missed these past days.
The ringing of the Bell went very well. I gave him a brown teddy bear as a symbol of your collective love for him. I have a photo to share with you but I need to be at home to be able to transfer it from the camera to the Blog. Hopefully it will not be too long now. I want to pack and be ready for the trip tomorrow in case the doctors do discharge him. Anup, our dear friend in Lincoln and a very good pulmanologist, will meet us at home and decide what care Sachi should get from then on. Good night and Good morning till next time.
Ambi
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Dearest Sati Mamu & Ambi Main,
Pranam.Main..Thanks for your quick but detailed update..We were all eagerly waiting to hear how the ringing of the symbolic "Bell of hope" went..We are all so glad and relieved to know that it went very well..can't wait to see the photo of our Titanic Handsome Uncle ringing the "Bell of hope" with his brown teddy bear..a symbol of our collective love for him..Main thank you so very much for making this moment so special for him and all of us back home and also thank you for making it happen so smoothly with all your care, devotion, love, and perseverance..We all salute and applaud both of you on your victory and completion of your long and painful battle..we are all very sure and positive that together you both will win the War too.
Sati Mamu..U make us all so proud and happy..we feel so fortunate and proud to be part of your family..hope we can show half as much strength, courage, perseverance and tenacity in our lives and adversities..We both hope and pray that your fever gets okay by tomorrow so that you can leave for Lincoln as scheduled to be back home with the kids and be on the road to full recovery..We are glad and relieved to know that the Peg tube surgery went well and that you have started to eat through it..soon this ordeal like all the previous ones will be over too and u will be eating and drinking on your own as before and enjoying all the goodies that you have missed over the 12weeks.
All the very best for your journey and recovery ahead!Have a safe and pleasant journey back home.
Take care & Getwell Soon,
Pranam & Prayers,
Love always,
Leema & Achintya,
Dear brother mine, congratulations. You have successfully completed your treatment. You also have rung the Bell of Hope, which proclaims your victory at the end of a painful and obstacle-ridden journey.
All is well that ends well. When Apa called me at 2AM thursday night to inform me about your sudden deterioration of condition and admission to the hospital, I was flabbergasted. All day long I was elated about your completing the treatment (one radiation left) and not having to take the last chemotherapy. Apa had just got the news from Seema and as it was so late, could not call anyone. At the same time she could not sleep with such a big weight on her heart. So she woke me up and gave me the news. As I did not know what to do I just prayed and prayed till I went to sleep (about 3.30 or 4 AM)
But God is great and kind. Next morning Sini gave me the news that you were much better in the hospital after antibiotic was started and respiratory therapy given.
Also Sanabhai, the stomach-tube was long over-due and could have prevented this complication and much discomfort. I had been telling Apa and Sini that in the last week at least, you should have the tube, which will ensure your nutrition and help you in your recovery after the treatment. There is no glory in suffering unnecessarily when the remedy is at hand.
Anyway as always, God has ensured the best course of treatment for you, albeit for one night He gave us all a big scare. Inscrutable are His ways and it is impossible to understand Him. Therefore the best policy is to trust in Him completely and surrender to His will.
As Nuabou has correctly stated, now that the biggest hurdle has been crossed the marathon of waiting and watching with regular check-ups will go on for 3 – 5 years. But with your complete faith in God that will not be a problem. Actually the anxiety will be ours and you will be our consoler, giving us good news at regular intervals.
Bou is also praying for you and waiting eagerly for your next visit home. She talks to us often about your strong faith in God and total acceptance of His will for you. She is very happy that ultimately all her children have chosen the path of God – Realization.
Now that your treatment is over I can start planning for the treatment of osteoarthritis of my left knee. I had one consultation at Hyderabad in January 2008,where it was decided that I would definitely require a ‘total knee replacement’ surgery. Now I am enquiring about the best place to have the operation. As it has become very painful to walk or climb stairs I must have it done as soon as possible.
So I will pause for the time being .I cannot but wonder at the patience, perseverance and strength of Nuabou. She has single handedly managed your whole treatment and will continue to support and care for you through your recovery. Our congratulations for her too. Please accept our pranam to both of you and love for the children.
Subu and sudha.
Congratulations on finishing your treatment. I am looking forward to seeing you both at home. Continue to hang in there! You are one of the strongest people I know. Keep up the fight and I know things will get better. Let me know if there is anything I can bring for you when I come to meet with Suraj.
Continually in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather
Like the all embracing lap of a mother, this blog has served to absorb the collective outbursts of numerous contributors without rejection, denial or criticism.... We have vented our frustrations and expressed our views, we have shed our tears of despair and decorated our dreams of hope, and once in a while we have also broken into peals of laughter and enjoyed the sunny days of healthy respite. Over the last six long weeks of travail of spirit and turmoil of treatment, we have emoted and endured, wept and consoled, prayed and appealed.....It was as though Life had stood still all over the planet and all eyes and attention were focused on the city of Rochester where one man fought the battle of a lifetime, while his partner provided the ammunition of love to surge ahead..... torn and wounded, he never surrendered to anything or anyone except to His Will, while his best friend walking along the same path offered her unyielding shoulders to lean on.... the journey was agonizing but the company of loved ones was fulfilling.... the treatment entailed endless suffering but the strength of support from within and without was ever flowing....Together the team of two, cheered on by an army of millions cleared every obstacle, overcame ever hurdle, braved every onslaught of fate and are now ready to cross the abyss and step into the glowing radiance of life and fun filled times....
As He holds His divine shade of deliverance above these two brave souls, the journey approaches its desired end with the ailment removed and normalcy restored. There may be bruises collected along the way but they should not be mistaken for anything other than reminders of His tests that you have so courageously triumphed over.....
Life hereon shall adorn a new meaning, it shall become a journey in fulfillment every step of the way because you two have walked through fire, and it is now your turn to sleep on velvet.
The climax of every episode rises to a point of highest potency before settling down to the smoothness of normal rhythm. As the clouds clear away and the storm recedes, one final gush of wind shakes the earth and weakens our limbs….nerves are on edge and the heart is pounding against the chest…insecurity mounts and uncertainty creeps in. In the whirlwind of timely action and much needed medical attention that followed, the body surfaced to the sanity of health and life resumed its normal stride. With the insertion of the PEG tube and infusion of IV fluids your strength will come back again and fill your veins with rejuvenated vigor to continue the journey.
May God bless you and yours’ with peace, great health and fulfillment.
Pranams & Prayers.
Babi
As both of you prepare to embark on your drive back home, drive slowly…..As you glide through the soft and caressing touch of mother nature, allow the jewels of creation to shine in the brightness of light and fill the cup of wonder in your heart. See the exuberance in every flower that blooms, smell the fragrance of fresh air as you breathe in the vastness of the open fields, and enjoy the twinkle of every star in the night sky…..Your journey through the ailment and its painful treatment has taken you and Nuabou through countless struggles, and today as you emerge from the tunnel, a new era of Life is about to begin…. You may have looked before but today you will have the capacity to see….you may have heard earlier but now you shall listen too… you may have felt in the days gone by but from this day onwards you shall live and experience in the truest sense….you shall soar to the zenith of living because you have emerged victorious from the nadir of suffering….
“PLAYTHINGS
Child, how happy you are sitting in the dust, playing with a broken twig all the morning! I smile at your play with that little bit of a broken twig. I am busy with my accounts, adding up figures by the hour. Perhaps you glance at me and think, “What a stupid game to spoil your morning with!”
Child, I have forgotten the art of being absorbed in sticks and mud-pies. I seek out costly playthings, and gather lumps of gold and silver. With whatever you find you create your glad games. I spend both time and my strength over things I can never obtain.
In my frail cause I struggle to cross the sea of desire, and forget that I too am playing a game.” - Rabindranath Tagore-
I have learned some of the greatest lessons on appreciating the small things in life from Sudhabhai. His honest admission of personal preferences and courage to pursue them regardless of age or situation, have taught me a great deal in slowing down in life, sometimes taking a pause and appreciating all those millions of beautiful things happening all around us without our notice. In our breathless race to conquer the world of transitory pleasures we forget our roots and the art of being a child again......
How can I survive if the child in me dies?....
Pranams.
Babi
Dearest Sanabhai&Nuabou,
Pranam-Sanabhai! So the countdown has ended,the ordeal is over and the battle is won-Congrats-you really fought very well like a brave soldier with patience,courage andself assured confidence.The last week was tough and you had to suffer a lot with fever,dehydration,falling blood count and the accompanied weakness-We are all disturbed and concerned.But we have faith in God and and are praying hard to give you the necessary strength to come out of it.We know God is always with you and we are sure HE will help you in your speedy recovery.We hope now with now with the Pep-tube you will be able regain your strength and weight within a short time.
You must feeling very good to be back in Lincoln-although your home-coming may be delayed for few days.We are sure you will recover in no time with your darling children and dear friends around you.
Nuabou-you have been an angel and affectionate good care of our dearest brother with love and patience.All through the treatment you were beside him(24X7) caring,helping and making things easy and nice for him.Especially in the last week your help was very vital and timely.Thank you-Nuabou!we will always remain indebted to you-May God bless you and your family.From now on-we hope bad times will go good times will begin.We hope and pray that everything will be fine again with Sanabhai back home in a few days.
SANABHAI-GET WELL SOON-
Wish you all the best for a grand Home-Coming.GOD BLESS YOU ALL-
with lots of love & warm regards-Take care-
Nandini & Swarup
Meditation for the Day-
"Life is all a preparation for something better to come.God has a plan for your life andit will work out,if you try to do His will.God has things planned for you,far beyond what you can imagine now.But you must prepare yourself so that you will be ready for the better things to come.Now is the time for discipline and prayer.The time of expression will come later.Life can be flooded through and through withjoy and gladness.So prepare yourself for those better things to come."-June 29-A.A
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