To Kochi and back.

Our day had begun, this morning, at 4. Lekha had quickly gone about her chores and we were ready by much before 6. Sajish, our chauffeur for the day, came at 6 and we kicked off at 10' past 6.

We'd our breakfast at Elayathu near Mathilakam. Both of us had idlis and sambar.

We reached Padmanabha Shenoy's Care at a half past 9. Lekha was dropped there for her review while Sajish took me to Satish Bhat's clinic at Panampilli Nagar by a quarter to 10. Went about my review and after the present pens of insulin - both Fiasp and Tresiba - get over, I shall be on oral medicines as advised by him.

He has also asked me to consult a Gastroenterologist to check my liver.

Captain Murali Nair had come by to meet me, we talked for a while and he handed over to me our new canteen smart cards. After my medical was over, we returned to Shenoy Care to pick up Lekha after her review. we'd lunch at the Aryaa's at the end of that service road.

We, then, went across to the Titan showroom on the broad way to hand over Lekha's watch. Hope to get a suitable action from them.

We commenced our return to Guruvayur and were back at Guruvayur by 1700 hrs.

The nurse came by to administer the 7 o'clock insulin.

Tailpiece.

It was a nice, short trip.

A quiet evening thereafter.

Limbering up for tomorrow.

Got up at our usual time and Lekha and I opened up the house for the day.

The Rajah medical team came in - first time - by a quarter to 7, to draw my blood for the 'fasting blood sugar'. Ajitha came in soon after to administer the first dose of insulin for the day. Went thro' the chores and was ready for the second visit of the team (around a quarter to 10) to draw my blood for the 'post prandial blood sugar'.

The results were 90/176. Bina and Nithya, Gifty and Renu did their jobs well!

Renjoo, the PCI rep, had dropped by to carry out the quarterly servicing of the house.

Lunch after the afternoon dose of insulin. Sajish - he's gonna be our chauffeur for tomorrow - came by around 2, took our Chevy to the Rajah petrol pump to top it up with fuel and check tyre pressure. He'd washed it down thoroughly and the Chevy has attained its original gleam!

After siesta, we'd got all the relevant papers ready for tomorrow's visit to the doctors - Lekha, to Padmanabha Shenoy for her quarterly medical review and me to Satish Bhat - to see as to whether I could be taken off insulin and put on oral medicines instead.

Will be meeting Captain Murali Nair, to collect our new 'Canteen smart cards'.

Should be back by late afternoon. Also hope to h/o Lekha's watch to the Titan showroom.

An active day.

Got up at our usual time, the chores and we'd opened up the house for the day by a quarter past 6. The nurse had come by soon after and administered the morning round of insulin. A sumptuous breakfast from Lekha after the mandatory half an hour break!

Helped Lekha through her grooming and had my bath, subsequently. Fruits and lassi at 10, followed by light reading and working on my laptop.

A very short nap before my second insulin, followed by lunch.

Watched Crime Patrol and a light siesta.

The evening was quiet.

The tapping of our rubber trees is gonna start from tomorrow: Rajan, the tapper, has initiated the work today. Manure has been put and the trees have been readied with the rubber-milk-collection put in place. Sent him his dues in advance.

A quiet evening thereafter!

Remembering Sanil.

Today's Sanil's first Remembrance Day by the Malayalam calendar. One year has passed away so quickly since his passing away due to a liver ailment.

His only daughter, Ammu, is away in San Francisco on work. The day's ceremony was carried out in a temple nearby where Mini, Rema and Padmakumar had attended. Lekha and I were the only close family that had stayed back because of my medical condition, post surgery.

Lekha and I'd got up at our usual time, gone through the chores and carried out our day's affairs.

The maid was at work and the nurse made her visits, as were required.

Lekha went over to Kent Clinic, at Kunnamkulam, to get her ear checked up at a half past 3. Sukesan had come by with his autorickshaw. She had returned satisfied and after doing sundry purchases.

A quiet evening thereafter.

  

My sisters at Ayur.

Got up at a trifle before 6, the chores and we went about our morning work accordingly. The nurse came at her appointed hour, administered the medical nailing and returned.

A good breakfast and after a break, worked on my laptop. A session of fruits and lassi, consequently.

Fixed up with the Rubber co-operative and the proposed tapper and plans were put in place to commence the sale of the rubber milk to the co-operative from Thursday.

Rema and Padmakumar are spending the night at Mini’s house to be part of the puja in connection with Sanil’s 1st Remembrance Day, tomorrow as per the Malayalam calendar. 

Time has really flown!

A quiet Sunday.

Got up at our usual time and we had the house, thrumming with action as usual.

Mini had gone, along with Mithun, to Thiruvananthapuram for her medical review. The doctor is satisfied with her progress.

The nurse came by and administered the insulins at the times laid down.

The maid was at work.

A quiet Sunday otherwise. 

Actions taken.

Got up at our usual time, the chores, the lamp was lit in the puja room and the devotional music was switched on.

The sister came by a trifle after 7, administered the insulin and went away. Breakfast and bath followed; had my stand easy of fruits and lassi.

Ramesan, the gardener and his assistant carried out the remainder of the monthly work. The maid did her job and Lekha’s friend, Seena came by, post-lunch, for grooming.

Spoke to Dr Mallan regarding Lekha’s dental treatment. He’ll give me a call after fixing up the necessary things.

She will also meet Dr Rani Menon on Tuesday.

Her medical review with Dr Padmanabha Shenoy is scheduled for the 28th.

A quiet evening thereafter.