One year after Dad left...

The 27th of February will never be the same for us.

One year ago, I received the dreaded call that our Dad left the physical world. That I was unable to be with my Mum & brother was heart-wrenching. But I made peace that circumstances at the time were all for a reason beyond our control.

A fear developed in my heart - of eventually coming home and facing the reality that our Dad was really gone. The last few days have been hard. Expecting him to walk around the corner in the house, or imagining him calling us from his office.

I’m grateful to our Guruji for his wise words. Learning about death, loss and the soul’s journey has helped throughout the process. 

As we take the next steps toward the future, we are comforted by knowing that our guardian angel is with us - especially guiding our Mum on her new chapter. 

Aum Shanti 🕉🪔🙏🏼❤️

I love our EL community

“It’s like honey has been poured onto your soul.”

Someone said this to me after I shared my experience of last weekend - being at our mandir (temple).

While the devotions themselves were soul-stirring, I left feeling like my cup was filled. I love our East London community - always warm and welcoming with open arms. ❤️

Dad’s one-year anniversary

A week before our Dad’s one-year anniversary, we honoured the journey of his beautiful soul today.✨

Navigating life without Dad has been challenging, but we find solace in Guruji’s words. We have no control over the sequence of events - but the timing of recent milestones have been nothing less than divine. 🙏🏼

As the flames of the havan filled the room, we also gave thanks for the place we have called Home. 

For 40 years, we have grown up - safe, happy and blessed. ❤️

Aum Shanti 🪔

World Cancer Day 2022

Today, on World Cancer Day, I send love to all who have been affected by this. ❤️‍🩹

As our Dad’s one year anniversary looms, there have been moments in the past few weeks that I’ve missed him terribly. I so wish to speak to him - ask him for advice & share my triumphs. 

I love you forever, my Hero! 🙏🏼🪔❤️

Texts from Dad

I’m trying to keep my digital clutter at bay and I kind of went down a rabbit hole.

Not sure how, but my text messages from years ago synced with my email and I’ve discovered hundreds of texts with my Dad. 😇

So happy to have found these! ❤️

Hello 2022!

Good health & happiness to all for 2022! 🙏🏼❤️

Yesterday I looked up and saw the most beautiful sunrise. My sky photo looks blurry, but the clouds really were scattered across the sky like blots of paint.

Today I looked down at my phone and saw the time. 

11:11 on 1.1.

I tend to see 1111 frequently. Seeing this sequence is said to be a sign that “guardian angels are nearby and are trying to communicate with you.”

I see you, Daddy! 😇🙏🏼❤️

Happy 40th Anniversary to our parents!

40 years ago on this day, our parents tied the knot. ❤️

It’s a family joke that they have two anniversaries - which isn’t entirely untrue. 

While their civil ceremony was in June, the traditional & religious ceremony took place in November - which I’m sure was so special. 🥰

I just love this photo of my parents, both looking good and healthy. 🤗 I always told my Mum that if I could be half the wife she was, I’d consider myself pretty awesome. 😉

Not a year went by that Dad didn’t gift Mum with flowers. Although it’s not the same, my brother and I - despite our geographical distance - tried to make Mum feel as special as she is. She deserves it! 

Life without our Dad is just different. For me, especially - it still feels unreal. It’s going on two years that I haven’t been with my family. We’ve come to peace with it, but there are moments when all I just need is a tight hug…the kind that can only be received from a mother.

Happy 40th anniversary, Mummy & Daddy…in heaven.  🕉🙏🏼🪔❤️