Eastwards, ho!
One more time I am excited that I will be able to see my parents back in India. I cannot wait to hear what kind of complaints my mom will have or what kind of comments my dad will make. I know he has to a lot to say. Last three months he has been trying to talk to me quite a few times during my daily call to mom. But since he is hard of hearing, he cannot understand a word I say on the phone. Every time he would get frustrated and say “Tui aay. Tokhon katha hobey” (You come. We will talk then).
My predictions are that he will claim he has become better and that we do not need any more domestic help or the physiotherapist. He will complain that we are wasting too much money on them. My mom will complain that dad is not listening to her and will try to get off his bed when nobody is around (or sleeping). He has fallen three times already in the last three months trying to do this.
I know my dad is waiting for me to get him the printouts of Natasha’s articles (in those various publications she writes in). He is a big fan of her writing and keeps her articles neatly stacked on one side of his bed. He was upset that in December I had not brought the printouts. (In my defense, on Oct 31, he could not even recognize me; I had nary a clue that in December he would be sitting up and reading newspapers).
In terms of intersection points, this may not be an eventful trip in India. Most of the time I will be with my parents. However, there is another country I am going to visit for a couple of days and while I have some work there, I hope to meet some of my long lost classmates and colleagues.
But before all that excitement ensues, I have three flights (one of them nearly 14 hours 🙁 ), two long layovers and a trip by car to endure. And then 100+ deg F temperatures everywhere!!
That said, I cannot help reflect how lucky I have been that I have the flexibility to go see my and Sharmila’s parents and my siblings every three months!! Most of my friends my age are not even lucky to have all their parents and parents-in-law alive. I just hope they will live long enough and I will have the flexibility to do this as many times as is possible!!
Safe travels! Enjoy time with your family!
Have a good trip
Have a nice time. GOD bless.
Safe travels. Yes you are lucky to be able to come down so frequently.
Welcome Home .Have a pleasant trip ..
God speed on your trip… I know you will keep us posted on your visit…usually so interesting to read about.. we all get to travel with you and it’s fun.
Hope Kaku and masi feels good!!! Subho Noboborsho to you all !!!
Welcome home! You are looking handsome in this pensive mood!
Is the implication that otherwise I do not? 🙂
I really anticipated this answer from you! Sadly , I must admit ,Yes
Welcome home. Eager to see you
Welcome home. Eager to see you
You look stunning otherwise! Being of the same gender it would be improper to go overboard!
Have safe travel dear. We may not meet but a call might be dudher swad gholey metano.. BTW r u going to Bangladeshi?
wellcome
sO pEnSiVe
Have a nice trip
Amen to that
You are fortunate to have the time to visit your parents. I miss my mom and dad every day and cherish the good memories I have of our family. Enjoy every moment, Rajib!!
Fortunate. Enjoy every moment with your loved ones.
Hi Rajib da, have a great time visiting! Would it be possible for you to stop by Madhyamgram on your way? My parents would love to meet you…
Inshallah..you will. ..warm regards to your parents
Safe travels!
Have a good trip and enjoy the time with your parents
Safe travels and enjoy your trip to see your parents.
Have a safe trip ! Will be in Atlanta on 22 Nd for 2 days , will contact Sharmila .
You’re a good son!
Welcome home
SUBHA-NABABARSA to U all!!!
Bon voyage
The thinker
Wishing you an eventful trip while in India Rajib. Stay Blessed!
Safe travels Rajib!
Rajib Roy pl wish your parents Poila Boshak on my behalf. You are a lucky man. My parents do not appear even in my dreams. I envy you. Stay blessed
Sounds so familiar…. Stay blessed Rajiv….