tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post3768725370234199176..comments2024-03-28T01:33:49.436+05:30Comments on gappa: A house remembers.....यमुनाबाईची गोष्टUgich Konitarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-38492571308507417262008-12-02T15:12:00.000+05:302008-12-02T15:12:00.000+05:30Brilliant narrative! the poignancy woven in with s...Brilliant narrative! the poignancy woven in with such finesse... wow!magiceyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848851692951192508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-48631371852762202162008-11-22T12:58:00.000+05:302008-11-22T12:58:00.000+05:30I opened my mouth to say something and then notice...I opened my mouth to say something and then noticed that lily above has said it all and said it better than I could:<BR/>"If we didnt have people like Yamunabi then our hopsitals and aged homes would be overcrowded and not be able to manage. With an aging population this issue is a real concern in years to come. We all need to plan I think. May we all be lucky enough to have someone like Yamnabai in our life."<BR/>Ditto.<BR/>And you make these characters come so alive. ThanksUshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00179239922869639391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-23522066160945569902008-11-16T13:20:00.000+05:302008-11-16T13:20:00.000+05:30My best wishes to you from the bottom of my heart....My best wishes to you from the bottom of my heart. That daughter was you, wasn't it? I can't even imagine, even with Yamunabai's help, how anyone can go through such difficult times, watch someone so dear waste away before ones eyes...And I wonder, will I be as strong when the time comes?rajkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473706252786535841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-52423028650334422962008-11-16T11:24:00.000+05:302008-11-16T11:24:00.000+05:30partha Thank you for the kind words. Words often f...<B>partha</B> Thank you for the kind words. Words often flow when one has lived the episode. <BR/><BR/>I used to think writing was difficult. Then I just gatecrashed the blogosphere. Its fun. Maybe you can try blogging too. (I have told this to someone else called Ganesh who comments here, too).<BR/><BR/>Best wishes to you.Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-86493359914761135072008-11-16T11:15:00.000+05:302008-11-16T11:15:00.000+05:30I am one who likes to read blogs, but there is an ...I am one who likes to read blogs, but there is an inherent tension within me when I sit down to respond since words do not come so easily to me while writing. I must compliment you on your narrative & writing skills (wish I had one like this). I came across your Blog through Shri Patwardhan's Blog (his is another blog that I love to read). I shall keep looking forward to " asach ugich kahitari" from you. My Compliments again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-67996025432527934942008-11-16T09:48:00.000+05:302008-11-16T09:48:00.000+05:30Rain,Debbie Thank you.June have sent you email....<B>Rain,Debbie</B> Thank you.<BR/><BR/><B>June </B> have sent you email....Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-52111649692170979312008-11-16T08:53:00.000+05:302008-11-16T08:53:00.000+05:30I admire the Indian lifestyle that allows room for...I admire the Indian lifestyle that allows room for care of, and daily respect for, the elderly. In many countries that outlook has diminished with the need of two pay packets for each household. Which means care and respect is often done at a run, although still with great love. A minute is worth an hour when it comes to spare time after an extremely busy week. <BR/>Figures gathered in recent years reveal that Australians work more hours in each week than almost any other 'advanced' nation. <BR/>What is 'advanced' pray tell? <BR/>Suranga, is this 'luxury' of care limited to the better off in your society? <BR/>June in OzJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-1503686830627744262008-11-15T22:57:00.000+05:302008-11-15T22:57:00.000+05:30Hi there! Thanks for stopping by Blog Around the W...Hi there! Thanks for stopping by Blog Around the World. Just wanted to let you know that you are all linked up! Check in daily to see where in the world we are headed next!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315720415774254785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-22336261956684664232008-11-15T22:39:00.000+05:302008-11-15T22:39:00.000+05:30That was a beautiful story and very heartwarming. ...That was a beautiful story and very heartwarming. I agree with what was above that it would make a good story even a book if expanded which it could be.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-39774115665829909612008-11-15T16:49:00.000+05:302008-11-15T16:49:00.000+05:30Sucharita Close association with old age and death...<B>Sucharita</B> Close association with old age and death, teaches you to view the world around you, differently, and notice the small things. One learns. Thank you for the comments...<BR/><BR/><B>Judy</B>Thank you for your comments. And I absolutely salute your sister for being a full time "carer" for your father for 11 years.Its a very very tough thing to do, but one is immeasurably richer for the experience.<BR/><BR/><B>Vivek</B> अभिप्रायाबद्दल आभार .....<BR/>हा माझा स्वतःचा अनुभव होता . वडीलांच्या वेळी. <BR/>सगळ्याच मदतनीस बायका अशा नसतात , पण आप्पांचं नशीब म्हणून ह्या बाई आल्या. अश्या घटना खूप जवळनं बघितल्या की कायम डोळ्या समोर रहातात .<BR/><BR/> असाच एक ब्लॉग <A HREF="http://kaimhanta.blogspot.com/2007/01/patterns-of-departure.html" REL="nofollow"> इथे </A>Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-46484516323528706882008-11-15T16:03:00.000+05:302008-11-15T16:03:00.000+05:30'Nurturing' comes naturally to some, unfortunately...'Nurturing' comes naturally to some, unfortunately their number is so small. Being 'Critical' comes naturally to most of us and our number is so large! <BR/><BR/>People like Yamunabai are remembered because we want to be like her and also because Yamunabais are so rare.<BR/><BR/>Great story, I must tell you that I read it three times and enjoyed each time. <BR/>VivekVivek S Patwardhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07228917496761427150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-4089134909850307542008-11-15T01:38:00.000+05:302008-11-15T01:38:00.000+05:30Reading this made me cry. Yamunabais was one in a ...Reading this made me cry. Yamunabais was one in a million. My own father was an invalid for 11 years and my older sister gave up her job and took care of him after our mother passed away. The rest of us helped out when we could. How she would have loved to have someone like this person to help with my father. Your story brought back so many memories for me. As usual, your writing is so vivid and wonderful, I could picture every incident in this man's life.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-3776714039731243172008-11-14T03:49:00.000+05:302008-11-14T03:49:00.000+05:30This is so like you, to find something good even i...This is so like you, to find something good even in a sad event like a death...but may be long drawn out disease and deaths give us the time and insight to appreciate the Yamunabais who exemplify the true meaning of 'nurse'.Sucharita Sarkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802171314546508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-75090821277954440982008-11-13T21:40:00.000+05:302008-11-13T21:40:00.000+05:30ChakliThank you. But you need to be tough, spicy a...<B>Chakli</B>Thank you. But you need to be tough, spicy and not easily crumblable, like your divali namesake....so you dont cry.<BR/><BR/><B> Darlene, Sylvia K </B> Thank you for your wonderful comments and your confidence in telling me to get published. I suppose, if it has to happen, it will. In the meanwhile , one blogs about the good people one has seen in one's life, and hopes that it inspires us to help others too.Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-45927179681809823932008-11-13T21:29:00.000+05:302008-11-13T21:29:00.000+05:30Your posts are always so beautiful! And this is su...Your posts are always so beautiful! And this is such a moving story! We all could certainly use a Yamunabai in our lives as we move down the road. I suspect they're not easy to find.<BR/>Thanks you again -- you really should publish your stories!Sylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-61475454641898348002008-11-13T20:27:00.000+05:302008-11-13T20:27:00.000+05:30I agree with Lilly that your work should be publis...I agree with Lilly that your work should be published. You put in such vivid detail and it makes the people come alive. A wonderful story well told.<BR/><BR/>I wish we had women like Yamunabai. I think I will need one in a few years.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-65339068409974131212008-11-13T18:41:00.000+05:302008-11-13T18:41:00.000+05:30You made me cry. You always have such moving stori...You made me cry. You always have such moving stories and descriptions...thanks for bringing these unique individuals to life with your writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-76064170147487673012008-11-13T14:19:00.000+05:302008-11-13T14:19:00.000+05:30Lilly Thanks so much for your very informative com...<B>Lilly</B> Thanks so much for your very informative comments. Regardless of the culture we live in, and the country, and whether the families are joint or nuclear families, at the end of the day, its all about respecting and taking care of your parents, either with the help of Yamunabais or yourself. And Des and your sister are so lucky to have you.....<BR/><BR/>About the Australian women's cricket team, I hear their captain Lisa Sthalekar's father is an Indian.... ah well, a win is a win and congratulations. <BR/><BR/>I hear Hayden is making some comments on the third world now that he is back. <BR/><BR/>These Cricketer types all need to take a vacation for a while. <BR/><BR/>And maybe let us enjoy that cheesecake that you were about to send over......<BR/><BR/><B>hitch writer</B> It is a very great honour to be able to care for a parent like this in their last days.....and with yamunabai, simply more so....Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-31237749845581875102008-11-13T14:04:00.000+05:302008-11-13T14:04:00.000+05:30I almost had a tear in the eye... Your description...I almost had a tear in the eye... Your description of events is very touching and reminds me of my grandmother's last days...I can remember my Mother caring for her mother and watching her slowly slip away... But such is life... Thank God for people like Yamuna bai and thank god for the daughters...hitch writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07533278513292989066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-40184215373378523122008-11-13T13:49:00.000+05:302008-11-13T13:49:00.000+05:30That post resonates with me in many ways. Beautifu...That post resonates with me in many ways. Beautifully written as always. In fact it should be published. Have you had any of your work published? It really is good. <BR/><BR/>Carers in our society do a tremendous job and how fortunate that family was to have Yamunabai. In fact there are so many carers who are never recognised for the tremendous work they do. The Carers society where I live is my only charity. I do some care for my father and also my sister who has Parkinsons Disease. Its not easy for the patient sometimes nor the carer. If we didnt have people like Yamunabi then our hopsitals and aged homes would be overcrowded and not be able to manage. With an aging population this issue is a real concern in years to come. We all need to plan I think. May we all be lucky enough to have someone like Yamnabai in our life.<BR/><BR/>I also understand the need to give older people respect and let them do as much as they can for as long as they can. And make their won decisions. We will all understand this one day. Everyone needs to have a purpose and be respected. Thanks for the reminder.<BR/><BR/>By the way, the Australian women cricket team beat India - does that makes us sort of even now???Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.com