Flagstaff

This was a national park called walnut willow park. We stopped here on the way to grand canyon. These were the homes of early Native Americans(cliff dwellings)wonder how they reached it/lived.we were able to access a few.
serene place. sat on a rock and waited for others.narrow paths with deep gorges .Climb up was worst.Nature is just amazing.

Bhatt Family

I got into our blog today after my trip to India and was shocked to see this message. I have such fond memories of the whole family. I spend many evenings at their place and had such wonderful meals with the family. I always looked forward to maam's meals, they were a welcome change for me from the hall meals. I used to walk with Poopy and Priya in the evening all around the campus, they used to take me to all the remote areas of the campus where none of us would ever try to venture. They were a loving couple, they cared and respected for each other so much, it was a treat to watch them. I used think lucky are those people who truly find a soulmate in their life. There were days when maam got back from work and she felt very tired and would go and lay in her bed and ask sir if he could massage her legs and sir would very lovingly do it for her, those images are still fresh in my mind. I also had the pleasure to introduce Jay( my husband) to them and Jay has been able to meet them many times after that. He loved them so much. He will be shocked to hear such a sad news. Sir was the reason I chose a red saree for my wedding. He had suggested me to choose a red saree since the color red is very auspicious. True or not I really feel blessed in my married life. I had such a great time with them. I will miss them a lot. They have been a great part of my life and will continue to be. Sir and Maam are truly great souls and I feel blessed to have known them. They will forever be in my heart and their kids in my prayer.
I hope the kids are able to cope with the loss of such wonderful parents.

Sunita-

Obit 2

Mrs. Radha Bhatt passed away yesterday at her Chennai residence. She had been ailing for the past two months. Had various complications including diabetes, fibroid, I hear.
Such an energetic and pleasant lady, she was. I cant forget the rasam and rice she fed me some afternoons when we were visiting sir. They had seemed such a happy and content family.

The Party

Was Happy to see the New Party being floated in TN and Venky playing a crucial role. Residents of Chennai can see Venky picture in Banners and posters all over Chennai and I am sure TN. All the very best Venky.

Cheers.

Tight-rope walk?

I wonder how they put the clothes on the line on a daily basis?

Jesus and Christ

Just through with reading Philip Pullman's The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ.(Maha, I assume you have read it.)
It comes as a handy book for beginners too, especially in understanding some aspects of Jesus' life and his teachings. But as the author says, This is a story, and an atheist's interpretation of the life and death of Jesus. Hence good Christians might not exactly appreciate the book. The book portrays Jesus and Christ as twins, and how one betrays the other unwittingly.
But altogether a good narrative and an easy read (which is expected as Pullman is a children's writer). But beneath the seemingly easy prose, there are complex  theories, thoughts and questions for us to ponder. I particularly liked the Garden of Gethsamene soliloquy, which reflects some of my doubts and fears.

April....Happy Easter.

Pull a fast one on your friend and celebrate your friendship on April Fools' Day.

Happy Easter.
Wishing everyone to new beginings. Easter fills us with hope, joy and warmth. Hope you all enjoy your easter eggs, chocolates, egg hunting and all the other things you all plan on doing.OR a day of rest!
May there always be baskets of Easter goodies in your life.
Have a great week end.
Hope this brigtens the day after the previous blog!!!!!!!

40 th Birthday!!!!!!!

Soon or some may have already reached the 40th birthday.
My hubby turned 40, 1 card he got for his birthday,had me thinking , shortly i would be following hmm.. already aches pains, our parents better than us!
Thought would share the words of the card ,you guys may enjoy it too!
First one said
On your 40 th birthday
The
secret
to staying

young
is
eating Right,
Exercising,
Taking your
Vitamins,
Getting Plenty
of REST...
(inside the card)
And Lying About your Age!

Tryst With Nature

This year on New Year day decided to spend some quality time with Nature with a Wordsworth Poem in my heart..

I WANDERED lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed--and gazed--but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.

Creek

......Enjoy.

Decline on medical treatments.?

There has been a lot of recent deaths of family and friends due to the same factors which you all mentioned.
They go with pain, they are told nothing on EKG/ no Bp they send u back.. there were cases ,where the patient goes back and then they are told wait, we will send u to another hospital: we don't do it.(kerala). (my hubby's uncle passed away Feb 8)
The patient leaves to be with God. Leaving behind grieving Family ,friends and relative.With thoughts what if we had gone there,or what if i had done this.Lot of this seen .
last time ,i was visiting India,my grand auntie came visiting me(some of you met her) she had swelling on her throat and was tired. one look made me think she had cancer,it took them weeks before she could get admitted and surgery done,her son had come here to help with his sister(undergoing cancer-related issues) .I was surprised they did not push surgery ,although they told her to hurry.
She wanted to wait for her son to come back. After all that, now they have given her time!Her daughter is still fighting for her life. They both don't know each others situation.
I have had Personal experiences in North, where i put my foot down on their treatment methods ,flew back to mds and got just a cream from my local Dr.stopped all the medicines from North .Few days i was better. while i was under treatment with antibiotics which caused ulcers,painful,iodine treatment for month.There was a incident when i went with severe pain, the night duty Dr prescribed meds. My hubby ran got it. I took it and had severe side effects.. told him, he took me back next morning and the morning duty Dr,who had just come in was mad ..she asked which "idiot" gave u this. I told them their Dr, she charged out gave a dose came charging back tore the prescription!
Many incidences i can tell, i know each one of you have your own to tell. I find here too, one has to be careful.Regarding Good Dr coming here,some of us like having Indian DR for treatments,some of us run away from them.Because of their careless attitudes or bedside manners or their money minded nature .We have urgent care system where we can go and they will do x-rays, blood work, prescribe medicines thats open till about 10.Thats where we go, when your regular Drs office is closed. Emergency, if we go we land paying 100$.(With insurance) You pay before they start treatment.
Recently , an Indian Dr was arrested locally for insurance fraud for millions of dollars.Here we ask each other look up Internet sources also check with other Dr.before we take any major decisions.
Another decision of ours we put off, thanks, to 3 different Dr opinions.
Some are Good, its in their system to help.They tell us your insurance will not cover,or will give only so much before they give us a heavy bill.They tell you pros and cons.

some study to become Dr giving money with less marks (back home )one is always worried.Dr also are guessing our problems(one good example).Last time i was in for pain,swelling, the Dr I had were not Indians they told me , sorry ,don't know why- we have to go fishing, well they fished by sending me to all sorts of painful prod, poking, scanning tests and came with- maybe one kind of arthitis and said few names.. no meds,nothing: but pain swelling came down.Still when too hot or cold my fingers, toes swell up.Part of age catching up.
May God bless all of them.