Dear Ajji,
Hope this letter finds you in a great 'spirit'. Literally.
I am not usually much of a believer in life after death and spirits etc. But in your case, I have made an exception. It is easier that way.
I believe you are present around us in spirit...
nodding your head in disapproval everytime we have baths after 10 am...:-)
This letter to you I am writing on the day of your shraddh.
Which also happens to be the beginning of a new year.
So let me at the outset tell you that your unnecessary worrying about whether we will remember you once you are gone, was completely as I said, unnecessary.
We remember you. Every time we have pav bhaji, or dabeli.
We remember you each time we go to 'ajjichi kholi' (yes we still call it that).. I remember you when I wash my face and mess the wash basin.. I can in fact hear you telling me not to splash so much water!
We remember you. Yes. And a lot. So be happy.
Let me also share with you some key updates of the year.
Firstly, your family tree this year saw an expansion with two babies... Geet and Kabir.
(I know you might not have approved of the name Kabir... :-)
The tree that I planted in your memory, bucha cha zaad, is seeing rapid growth...
And yes! Aplya limbachya zadala finally limba ali ya varshi.. 12 varshanni!
So all in all a good year 2013... But yes, we missed you.
I really wish Kabir would have gotten a chance to meet you in person. Though I know you bless him nonetheless.
They say kids can see and talk to friendly spirits... Is that why he keeps staring at your photo all the time? I wonder.
Today, in your memory, we are going to have an awesome meal... And we know you will be present there, to enjoy it with us.
Love you.
Always your favourite naat ;-)
Pallu
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