It was a hectic day. After tying up the loose ends at work, it was kick off time to Palakkad to a packed itinerary. Since the shortest route had traffic snarls, quite frequently as the widening work was in progress, we'd opted for the longer one - via Guruvayur, which facilitated us to have a look see of our house too!
The highway had comparatively less traffic, wonder why? Probably, because of a few political roadshows that were on for the weekend on this route!!
On entering Palakkad town, we headed straight to Geetha. She has been on treatment for cancer around her uterus over the last four months. Lekha and me were seeing her for the first time after the commencement of her treatment. In fact, we'd seen her last at a family function in December and she'd looked really unwell then. The diagnosis was done a fortnight later and her treatment had started in right earnest soon after. The poor thing had to undergo a surgery and six doses of chemotherapy - the last of the chemos is scheduled next Wednesday.
Usually, such a sequence of treatment saps out the individual in a deep sense - I've seen it in a few and had felt miserable, because of impotent rage, at having to be a meek and helpless bystander! But in Geetha's case thankfully, there has been a change for the better. She's cheerful and has retained her zest for life. She's the 'Yul Brynner' look but I must admit and had told her that she looks even more beautiful, now and no, I wasn't fibbing!!
Tailpiece.
Geetha, attaboy girl! You've shown what mental strength, coupled with a positive outlook towards life can do to a person. May you get back all your laughter and everything that you wish for. Take care and I shall pray for you. Promise!!
And Valsakumar, you've been the perfect foil and a pillar of strength. Hope you're taking care of yourself too.
The highway had comparatively less traffic, wonder why? Probably, because of a few political roadshows that were on for the weekend on this route!!
On entering Palakkad town, we headed straight to Geetha. She has been on treatment for cancer around her uterus over the last four months. Lekha and me were seeing her for the first time after the commencement of her treatment. In fact, we'd seen her last at a family function in December and she'd looked really unwell then. The diagnosis was done a fortnight later and her treatment had started in right earnest soon after. The poor thing had to undergo a surgery and six doses of chemotherapy - the last of the chemos is scheduled next Wednesday.
Usually, such a sequence of treatment saps out the individual in a deep sense - I've seen it in a few and had felt miserable, because of impotent rage, at having to be a meek and helpless bystander! But in Geetha's case thankfully, there has been a change for the better. She's cheerful and has retained her zest for life. She's the 'Yul Brynner' look but I must admit and had told her that she looks even more beautiful, now and no, I wasn't fibbing!!
Tailpiece.
Geetha, attaboy girl! You've shown what mental strength, coupled with a positive outlook towards life can do to a person. May you get back all your laughter and everything that you wish for. Take care and I shall pray for you. Promise!!
And Valsakumar, you've been the perfect foil and a pillar of strength. Hope you're taking care of yourself too.
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