Life with its myriad colors throws unexpected twists and turns at every corner. Some people are meant to make a difference in our lives. Some memories are meant to be with us forever. I had the fortune to be with that kind of a person and she left me with memories for a lifetime. Anita akka, you gave a different approach for me to look at life.
When I was young, I used to run around you watching you dress up. You instilled in me the sense of fashion and love for life.
My greatest moment came when I got to be the bridesmaid for your wedding. I could sit next to you and do all the rituals. I had stars in my eyes that day.
I finished my engineering and was ready to fly to the US.I called you, and the warm welcome you gave, made me confident for the new world. You got me a phone all through my masters so I could stay connected. That was so wonderful.
You were like a big sister, checking on me saying,” I want to make sure you are a good girl”. We used to make fun of each other saying” Yeah, you want to see if I have any boy friends”
You could gel with almost anyone and make them feel so comfortable. After a year and a half, I came to stay with you and I saw Ved for the first time. He was like a teddy bear and exactly like Raghuchinnana.We wished for a girl but he was equally cute and you dressed him up as well. Neil was so cute and so caring just as you.
I Love dressing up and being fashionable and you were my role model. Your aesthetic sense was fantastic and you had an elegance and class in style, which mesmerized me all the time, and I always felt you would have done great at Fashion designing.
In Jan 2007, I stayed with you again in my quest for a job. I was a little hesitant and did not want to cause any inconvenience but you made sure my slightest doubts flew away and bore my mood swings in my crucial times of despair.
I always felt dejected when rejections came and I used to shut myself from the world. You gave me moral support throughout and made sure I went out and lightened my mood. When you were planning to go to India for good and things were being packed up, you still went a long way to satisfy all friends. You attended their parties but made sure you had enough time to watch movies with me thereby not leaving me alone.
My 2007, when the diagnosis came, it shook me up. I realized my sister was going through so much pain and I was worrying about trivial things in life. Finally in June 2007, when I got my first job in RR, you were so happy for me and celebrated by bringing a cake even in your toughest times. Thanks to raghu chinana for guiding me through the job interview process and giving me the tips for better performance. When you left for India, I was sad but happy that you were in your comfort place in India.
I was so engrossed in work and we used to talk over phone and discuss about life and kids. You would return calls when the kids were in bed. I got a chance to see you again in August 2008 but we could spend only little time with each other.
I never realized that was the last time I would see you. I was hoping and praying for a miracle so I could meet you again. I really wish I could have met you once more.
These are only a few moments in my wonderful time with her. I cherish every single day and hope to be like her spreading unconditional love all around me.
All I really wish for is that she has a good life in the other world. You are the” Angel in my Life” .I am so happy I was a part of your world and it drives me to be a better person.
Dear God” You have my precious treasure with you and please make sure she has a lovely time with you”.
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