Monday, October 20, 2008

The C - Word

My Friends,
The reason I have been away for so long and shall continue to be after this post, is that a couple of days back my world crashed in. And I was busy picking up the fragments and trying to glue them together. I still am.
You know how life can be. Like a broken piece of glass. Even if you do manage to collect the slivers and plaster them in, the cracks somehow always remain. Insistent. Like a token of disquiet.
My Dad was diagnosed to have a serious ailment in the advanced stage of the disease. And I`m flying back with them to Kolkata so he can get treated at the earliest. In spite of the state-of-the-art technologies and advancements in medical science in this country as well as the super efficiency of the health care system, it continues to remain inaccessible to middle class people like us, due to insane costs. And I have to take my ailing Dad back home, because we cannot afford the treatment here.
I dont know for how long I shall be gone. I dont know whether any of you will continue to wait for my return.
And yet, the ties that bind me to you, my readers, are so staunch, that I could not leave without saying goodbye. And that I hope you all shall put in a word for my Dad, in your prayers. The Gods up there just dont seem to listen to mine.

P.S - Thanks for all the comments on the previous blog. Nope, I wasnt trying to influence anybody with my thoughts or make the 'environment unwelcoming' as someone thought! I was simply stating the obvious. That Money Can buy Me Happiness. I wish I had some more.

And lastly, even though I might not be able to blog, I shall definitely check my email in case anyone wants to write in :) Here`s my email address : piperish@gmail.com

17 comments:

Unknown said...

OMG Piper. I cannot pretend and say that I understand what you must be going through. I simply cannot.
But I can promise, that your father and your family will be in my prayers. Be positive and be strong.

RaisingT said...

hey.. so sorry about this.. herad about it from nc.. even got your email id from her.. just been too busy.. will write to you soon.. take care till then..

Sunshine said...

Ohmigod! Piper I'm soo sorry! I wish you loads of strength and courage!! I really don't know what to say but your father will def be in my prayers!

Take Care!! *hugz*

Jira said...

Really sorry to hear about ur dad Piper. I seriously hope he feels better. I will def pray for him.I seriously feel that the health care system here is almost a joke. It is def not affordable.

Have a safe journey.

Anonymous said...

We will be waiting for your return.
Hugs :)

How do we know said...

All the best Piper!! I dont know much at all.. did not even know what "here" means.. or if we from the blog world can do anything about it..

But your dad will be in my prayers.. promise!

Anonymous said...

I dont know what to say!I wish I could comfort you.
Have faith, have hope, be strong.
Anon

my space said...

piper...jus be strong... we are all here for you...remember- this too shall pass..i will def pray for you..already am..

J P Joshi said...

Very sorry to hear about this development. Have faith and courage, and do your karma. My prayers are with you and your family.

Mystic Margarita said...

Hugs, Mishy. Praying for all of you.

Renu said...

Oh dear, i am so sorry to hear this.I will always pray for u.

Anonymous said...

I am so so sorry, hon. Your family will be in my prayers. Chin up, girl, you have a war to wage.

Life Of A Domestic Diva said...

Hey Meenakshi! I'm so sorry to hear about your dad :-( I will pray for him and your family during this difficult time. Please take care of yourself...

Apple Bee said...

:-( :-(

I'm at loss of words. I hope all the best for you and your family and wish with all my heart to see your dad come out of this safe and sound!

We'll miss you Piper! I'll be waiting...

Reflections said...

My prayers with u. Be strong, take care.

Vee said...

Be strong, everything will go well. I will pray for ur father. take care

Anonymous said...

Hi girl, I hope you're doing better. Noticed it's your anniversary in 3 days and hope it is wonderful.
Stay well.
Warmly,
OJ