How wonderfully you have pinned down Binu. As I read I could really feel what a strong girl she was. I would like to know her more . So pls share as much as you can.
Hey Binu…your writing makes me feel like I am walking through Saku’s life..pls write more..
how has time flown and stood still at the same time ? Can’t forget the day she called us to the hospital to share an “important update” and how she made it all a joke while consoling us..
Remembering our brave fiery warrior princess.. wishing her peace, joy and drama (as always) while she giggles at us from above..
Those series of calls she made to her friends asking them to sit down because she has some news! And then asking them later, “Did you cry?” The expectation that they had better, all too clear 😊. Such a nutcase!
Moved to the core….. especially reading about the journey thru the last one year that you both have made….. loads of love and strength to you dearest Binu🤗🤗
Binu, this piece made me love, laugh, and cry. So moving. Thank you for sharing a slice of her life, even though it was painful for you. She was giving in her spirit and so are you...
Waiting to receive much more if it will help you heal, try and find your feet to live a bit everyday in the way she would want you to. Take care, you and Suresh, and remember Sakshi is around in her own joyful way. Hugs!
Binu! Your words are beautifully woven that's it hard for even someone who was not such a close WITNESS, feels the emotions you do. More importantly how Sakshi did!
I read somewhere that the purpose of marriage was to bear witness to the life of a soulmate..... I think parents certainly do it for thier children.......
Stay strong and keep alive the memories you had the pleasure to participate and witness!
God bless!
PS. Anjali's store will be very happy to keep 'Sakshi's Joy' it you think you will need a place to sell it out of! It will be out honour!
Dear Bimal, You are right about the witnessing part. in the last few months of her life, I was often struck by the thought that our names were interchanged. Binu means Origin / Father of light and Sakshi means the eternal witness. And there she was being this great source of light and inspiration and I was the one bearing witness. Thanks for reading and multiple thank yous for the offer to keep Sakshi's Joy at Anjali's store. We would love to do that. Do guide us on how to go about it.
Hey Binu! I want to share something beautiful that happened .... Anjali was in Ooty for a short visit and a parcel had come in both our names with her name first....i thought it to be one of the samples she gets sometimes from her vendors....so did not open it.....now, i lil backstory was that I got to your blog post because of a link Juggy sent me....little did i know that Asha had already spoken to Anjali about 'Sakshi's Joy' and had told her that she was sending a pair of the candles for us!!! That was the package that was awaiting her while i had written to you! ......So, Anjali returns from Ooty on Saturday early morning and opens the box and lays out the candles and i come down..... imagine my surprise to see the candles there!!!! and a lil note from Asha!
Lovely feeling it was....something spiritual!
Anyway....
Needless to mention Anjali had offered Asha the same....to keep the candles in the store....
You can connect with Anjali is on whatsapp on +91 99726 00811.
Our's is a small shop in Whitefeild and we just are opening our next one in kochi, but we do get people who appreciate these kind of products because of the story they come with!
If you want we can stock it there and courier it to even orders received by you as a service to the memory of Sakshi! That may help you with the bother of doing the shipping.
Paying for the courier is one part but packing and shipping to an address is sometimes a pain! And hence the offer! reach out to us in case you feel it worth it!
Wow Bimal! That is such amazing synchronicity. I love these stories that reveal where magic has slipped in through the cracks.
Will definitely connect with Anjali. and pass on her number to my mom too. She is the one who is running the show as regards the candles :). In fact we will all be in Bangalore sometime in August, and if we can meet up with Anjali and you, and figure things out it will be great. The offer to help with the courier and shipping is really generous and kind.
This is so beautiful chechi...you have described Sakshi amazingly. And now I wish I had known her, met her or spoken to her. I have only heard about her from Usha Valliama. But your notes are bringing me close to her. Do write more chechi as I really love to keep knowing about her more from you !! ♥️
Dear Grishma, thanks for reading. I will definitely be writing more about her. I really want, if not the whole world, at least some of it, to know more about her. She was a character and quite unashamedly so :). Love, Binu
Ah my friend . Hard to read , but feeling her joy for prom and her zest for life . I think of the 2 of you as my own moves through her life with graduation and her 18th birthday , not with sympathy but empathy and taking life one day at a time with no expectations .
Dear Roopa, that is the hardest lesson in life - to live only in the present and not let the baggage of the past and hopes for the future blind us to what is there right now. I am glad you are living that with your children. I do think of Sakshi when I see other kids turning 18 or graduating, but then I tell myself that Sakshi is now ageless and graduating from a higher university. Thanks for reading, Love, Binu
Came to this rather late. Sakshi looked beautiful as the prom queen. Take care.
Thanks Priya 🙏🏾
I read it and wanted you to know I read it.
Thank you sounds rather empty. Big bear hug full of loving #s :)
How wonderfully you have pinned down Binu. As I read I could really feel what a strong girl she was. I would like to know her more . So pls share as much as you can.
Sending you all strength and love.
Thank you for reading Swapna. I hope to keep writing and introducing everyone else to Sakshi's immense courage.
Hey Binu…your writing makes me feel like I am walking through Saku’s life..pls write more..
how has time flown and stood still at the same time ? Can’t forget the day she called us to the hospital to share an “important update” and how she made it all a joke while consoling us..
Remembering our brave fiery warrior princess.. wishing her peace, joy and drama (as always) while she giggles at us from above..
Big hugs and much love to you and Suresh.. 💕💕
Those series of calls she made to her friends asking them to sit down because she has some news! And then asking them later, “Did you cry?” The expectation that they had better, all too clear 😊. Such a nutcase!
Moved to the core….. especially reading about the journey thru the last one year that you both have made….. loads of love and strength to you dearest Binu🤗🤗
Dear Maya, thank you! I still can't believe that all of that happened. That we experienced all that. But, it is what it is. Love you too Maya.
Hi Binu, Hats off to you for writing about your and your partner’s grief. Keep writing if you feel like about Sakshi. We will keep reading.
Thank you Venkatesh, for reading and the support. Love, Binu
So great to hear your voice again, Binu. You and Sakshi are an inspiration to us all.
Thanks Karthik for reading. Love, Binu
Pour it all out Binu... So beautifully written ma.... Love and hugs...
Thanks for reading Priya. Love, Binu
Keep writing my dear friend
My love to Sakshi Kutti
Thanks for reading Siva. Love, Binu
Binu, this piece made me love, laugh, and cry. So moving. Thank you for sharing a slice of her life, even though it was painful for you. She was giving in her spirit and so are you...
Waiting to receive much more if it will help you heal, try and find your feet to live a bit everyday in the way she would want you to. Take care, you and Suresh, and remember Sakshi is around in her own joyful way. Hugs!
Dear Sai, thank you! I am hoping that I will be able to write a bit more frequently going forward. Take care and see you soon :). Love, Binu
Binu! Your words are beautifully woven that's it hard for even someone who was not such a close WITNESS, feels the emotions you do. More importantly how Sakshi did!
I read somewhere that the purpose of marriage was to bear witness to the life of a soulmate..... I think parents certainly do it for thier children.......
Stay strong and keep alive the memories you had the pleasure to participate and witness!
God bless!
PS. Anjali's store will be very happy to keep 'Sakshi's Joy' it you think you will need a place to sell it out of! It will be out honour!
Dear Bimal, You are right about the witnessing part. in the last few months of her life, I was often struck by the thought that our names were interchanged. Binu means Origin / Father of light and Sakshi means the eternal witness. And there she was being this great source of light and inspiration and I was the one bearing witness. Thanks for reading and multiple thank yous for the offer to keep Sakshi's Joy at Anjali's store. We would love to do that. Do guide us on how to go about it.
Hey Binu! I want to share something beautiful that happened .... Anjali was in Ooty for a short visit and a parcel had come in both our names with her name first....i thought it to be one of the samples she gets sometimes from her vendors....so did not open it.....now, i lil backstory was that I got to your blog post because of a link Juggy sent me....little did i know that Asha had already spoken to Anjali about 'Sakshi's Joy' and had told her that she was sending a pair of the candles for us!!! That was the package that was awaiting her while i had written to you! ......So, Anjali returns from Ooty on Saturday early morning and opens the box and lays out the candles and i come down..... imagine my surprise to see the candles there!!!! and a lil note from Asha!
Lovely feeling it was....something spiritual!
Anyway....
Needless to mention Anjali had offered Asha the same....to keep the candles in the store....
You can connect with Anjali is on whatsapp on +91 99726 00811.
Our's is a small shop in Whitefeild and we just are opening our next one in kochi, but we do get people who appreciate these kind of products because of the story they come with!
If you want we can stock it there and courier it to even orders received by you as a service to the memory of Sakshi! That may help you with the bother of doing the shipping.
Paying for the courier is one part but packing and shipping to an address is sometimes a pain! And hence the offer! reach out to us in case you feel it worth it!
Losta love & Cheers!
Wow Bimal! That is such amazing synchronicity. I love these stories that reveal where magic has slipped in through the cracks.
Will definitely connect with Anjali. and pass on her number to my mom too. She is the one who is running the show as regards the candles :). In fact we will all be in Bangalore sometime in August, and if we can meet up with Anjali and you, and figure things out it will be great. The offer to help with the courier and shipping is really generous and kind.
But for a start I will message Anjali.
Thanks again Bimal :)
Love
Binu
This is so beautiful chechi...you have described Sakshi amazingly. And now I wish I had known her, met her or spoken to her. I have only heard about her from Usha Valliama. But your notes are bringing me close to her. Do write more chechi as I really love to keep knowing about her more from you !! ♥️
Dear Grishma, thanks for reading. I will definitely be writing more about her. I really want, if not the whole world, at least some of it, to know more about her. She was a character and quite unashamedly so :). Love, Binu
Ah my friend . Hard to read , but feeling her joy for prom and her zest for life . I think of the 2 of you as my own moves through her life with graduation and her 18th birthday , not with sympathy but empathy and taking life one day at a time with no expectations .
Dear Roopa, that is the hardest lesson in life - to live only in the present and not let the baggage of the past and hopes for the future blind us to what is there right now. I am glad you are living that with your children. I do think of Sakshi when I see other kids turning 18 or graduating, but then I tell myself that Sakshi is now ageless and graduating from a higher university. Thanks for reading, Love, Binu
Hugs! 🤗❤️
Thanks for reading Ila, Love, Binu
Keep writing chechi... Eagerly waiting to hear more from you.. love you
Thanks molle, love Binu
Hugs Binu .. tears just welled up as I read this . Sending you love .
Dear Lakshmi, thank you for reading. Love, Binu