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AN UNEXPECTED LOVE.....................

CHEERS TO THE LOVERS!

3rd august,2009,
10a.m

dear friends,

good morning!

the friendship day was good and thanks a million for all my friends who made the day special for me with sms,mails,dedications,e-greetings and phone calls!my feelings were taken care of and the soft voice reminded-''anu,you are a true blessing!''what more can i ask for?the best fact was that i could connect successfully with my friends.often friends walk into our lives unexpectedly.

thanks to two of my friends who brought the correction-friendship day is always celebrated on the first sunday of august.the history goes like this-in 1935 USA govt had killed a man on 1st saturday of august.next day his friend died committing suicide in his memory.USA govt.had declared 1st sunday of every august as friendship day.what a deep bond they might have had to sacrifice the precious life.

normally i find out the reasons and stories behind each n every festival or celebrations;but this i didn't know.;D

morning was cool and soothing.had a chat with nanda and maza.and now while writing this post my chennai friend is busy chatting with me.my cousins from middle east have reached here,in this land of sun,sand and beacehs. they have been put up in northern side.we were together in summer vacations playing together in Achan's house;my cheriyachan's children.

yesterday one of my clients,rohan called me to convey the best wishes of the day and surprisingly i could feel his happiness.he was bubbling with excitement!i had three or four counselling sessions with him and it was easy to win his confidence and instil positive energy!i still remember,our first session.he was so confused and shy.he was not ready to open up!i knew the ways to be friendly and to win his confidence!really,he had a bitter past,whatever it may be;the lack of love in family,the teasing from peers n the insecure future were some of the reasons that made him feel low. he had given up all hopes.he had the thirst for attention,soft words and love.

and rohan has completely changed now................slowly he was gaining enthusiasm and showing interest in his studies.he found a part time job in a pub to play guitar at nights.and here are the happenings ,i mean the love story............................

Rohan is so excited and happy,

after many days,i was listening to him,

he came back as a winner to me,

to wish me HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!

so thrilled was he yester night,

yes,you guessed right,

he has found his valentine at last,

he is committed and engaged now.

each and every word of his,

bubbled in enthusiasm,u see.

she is rekha from the neighbouring city,

a soft spoken and attractive girl,

he met her in one of the parties,

held in their common friend's home.

when the formal introduction was done,

a spark was ignited in both the hearts,

she looked straight into his eyes,

and the looks piereced his heart.

her long hair was swirling in breeze.

they sang and danced together,

till the early morning hours,

forgetting all others,

holding each other tightly,

they embraced each other,

and secretly they whispered,

the most wonderful magical words,

I LOVE YOU.,DEAR.........

yes,it was love at first sight.
the love was burning within hearts,

within that fire,through blazing song,

a world of dreams was built forever!

and now life is so beautiful for them,

with frantic joy he was weeping,

waiting for the phone calls that come,

and the romantic sms he receives daily,

the long chat sessions he waits for,

just to have a look at his sweet heart,

through web cam he fills his heart,

rohan,i really pray n hope,

you have the blessings for ever!

you are always in my prayers.

and i just can't forget today,

how happy love makes the hearts!

but it should be unconditional!

and really without the millions,

we feel the richest in the world!

the best part of his dialogue was,

''it is GOD's script for our life!''

and no crisis should crash your love!

they are the perfect match

and they are inseparable.

it's discovering time,folks,

let's wish them good luck !

i feel happy to see my friends and clients in high spirits.rohan,this post is dedicated to you and rekha.and i'm waiting for 15th august to see both of you.i know dear,you were craving for love,the selfless love and i knew,patience pays.he will work hard now to complete his course and he will start earning too.he has an aim in life.rohan is truly inspired to reach the greater heights.my role was simple- few good words,my presence and my friendship.

it's anu signing off....................

today's dedication of the song is for the romantic couple...............oh,my maza is a SRK fan!;D

it's for you too,dear.

''koyi mil gaya........................................''

by the end of the lines, someone may really want to go back to your lost love.do that.nothing should stop you.pick up the cell phone and dial the number...............give a smile if not on the lips,at least in the heart..........

love is in the air.......................anu loves you all.............

friends,know what to say,when to say it and what not to say........

sasneham,

anu

9:00 pm - Update On Amy

Reach Out and Touch.........

There is no change tonight.
Amy has not eaten anything since she was
brought into the hospital last night, and very little
the week prior. We aren't sure if she really can't because
of pain, or if she is just to tired at this point. The nurses
and dr's at the hospital do not force a cancer patient in the
state that Amy is in to eat. They basically just keep you
comfortable. She will have her appointment tomorrow
in Oklahoma City, so as soon as Debbie knows something
she will call me, and I will post a new message. We
are so very grateful for your prayers and lovely
messages of faith. Without each of you, it would be so
hard to travel this road. You are our sisters in Faith.
Our sisters in Love, and Our sisters amongst this Blog
forever more. Thank you so much, all of you. I have still
not been to bed today. I have tried many times, and just
could not get there. So I am on my way as we speak. I am
so tired. I love you so much, Sherry

9:30 am Phoenix Time - Update on Amy

Good Morning My Special Friends:

This is the latest on our precious Amy Dawn

Amy has survived the night. Debbie really did not expect her to.
Our prayers were answered once again. The doctors are not releasing
Amy. They are keeping her and will release her only in time for them
to make the drive to Oklahoma City tomorrow to see the surgeon,Dr. Medina. They got a wonderful nurse when they arrived at the hospital, and he was able to get an IV started the very first time. Praise God. They are still pushing IV's wide open. Debbie said she had only seen hospitals due this in extreme cases, so we know we were close. She knows if they had not gone to the hospital, Amy would be gone this morning. She was in serious trouble last night. Debbie and Richard have begged her to eat, and she basically pushes the food around on her plate, or tells them she will eat later, she isn't hungry right now. Debbie and I talked about it
and we believe she is now like an anorexic person in that she is afraid
to eat. Her throat and neck have hurt for so long, she is afraid to try
to swallow anything. This morning the dr. was watching her little feet as they are ice cold and blue in color. Her little heart is not strong enough to pump the blood to her lower extremities. I don't know how long a person can go like this. My concern is that Dr. Medina will see her tomorrow and tell us the surgery is not possible because her heart is entirely to weak to withstand a surgery like this. Dr. Medina has not seen Amy for 3 weeks so he will be shocked at what he sees when he walks in there tomorrow. Please continue to pray for Amy, but please pray for Debbie as well. She is hanging on herself by a thread. She isn't sleeping, she is afraid to close her eyes. I know she isn't eating right either. She is an insulin diabetic, and a brittle one at that. That means she is not controlled, her blood sugars jumps around. She needs rest so desperately. I do not know how long Debbie can continue like this. Please pray for her. I am praying that with Amy in the hospital and someone else to watch her, Debbie will sleep periodically in the room while Amy does. Richard took Debbie home this morning so that she could take her insulin and freshen up with a shower. Then they were heading back to the hospital. When she calls later this afternoon I will post again. I thank you, each of you beautiful ladies, for all of the prayers, the thoughts and your friendship to both Debbie and myself. We are all so connected to each others needs, and you all have come through every time for us. Thank you! Thank you! Amy has become such a part of this blogger family, and she doesn't even blog. I pray that someday she will be able to sit down and write herself to each of you through a blog of her own. Well, I got up to take my insulin shots and eat a little something, and then I am going to lay down and rest myself. I am so exhausted this morning, and I have a really big day ahead of me tomorrow at work. It is going to be hectic. I will post as soon as Debbie calls again. I love you all so very much, Sherry

Update on Amy - 2:30 a.m. Phoenix Time

Once again, we have won through prayer.
Our precious Amy is still fighting to hang on.

It is 2:30 am Phoenix time, I have been up all
night praying for Amy. I just heard from Debbie.

When they got to the hospital they immediately
hooked Amy up to an IV and Debbie said they
were running the IV wide open to get the
fluids into her body. Debbie said they are on
the second bag now. She has come around a little bit
and able to answer a few questions. They have
admitted her to the hospital which is a good thing.
Debbie said when they finally got a urine
specimen it was very, very thick, and she was
very close this time. Debbie thought it might
have been a couple of days since her kidneys
had even moved. Her potassium level was 2.1.
Amy won't tell anyone anything as she didn't
want to go to the hospital. Amy told the nurse though
that this is the worst she had ever felt. Our
prayers have been answered once again, and
maybe they can get her pumped up with
some fluids and allow her to sleep. She is so weak.
Debbie thought they would start feeding her but I
don't know how that will be just yet, but get some
nourishment into her little body. Thank you again
my friends from the bottom of my heart for all
of your love and support tonight. I love you so
much for everything. We aren't out of the woods yet,
but we are closer than we were when she went into
the hospital. I have to get some sleep now. I will update
when I hear from Debbie again.
Love, Sherry

Please Begin to Pray For Amy

Because so many of you have become such good friends with Debbie and I, this is the quickest way I know to get word out there to began praying
right now. Debbie and Richard have just left with Amy for the hospital.
It is not good. She has not been able to eat in days, she is down to 76 pounds, and is severely malnourished. Debbie was concerned if she could even handle the trip to the hospital. This is so serious. The only thing I can think of to do, is to begin praying and ask each of you to help me pray. She is very tired and this has been a long journey for Amy. Only God knows what this outcome tonight is to be. I will try to keep you all updated as I can. I am relying on phone calls from home, as I am almost 1500 miles away. My family is with Debbie and Richard, so I know they will call when they know something. Please pray with me tonight.

My Dearest Niece Amy Dawn,

I am sending angels at this very moment.

They are surrounding you honey to assist you

in whichever journey God has chosen for you.
I want you to remember how very much I love you,
and remember all of the good times that we have had.
You have fought the fight honey and that is all that we can
ask of you. I pray that whatever the outcome tonight, you
find peace as that is something you have not known very much
of in this world. I will always be loving you Amy no matter
where you are. You will always be my "Angel Amy". All my love, Aunt Sherry

MAY I GIVE YOU A YELLOW ROSE?

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!

1st august,2009.

saturday,5 p.m

Dear friends,

Good evening!there is no rain today.the sun is bright.the waves are calm.wishing you a month full of happiness,love and friendship and brotherhood.the local Temple festival started on the same day of Naaga Panchami.it is the festival of Lord Damodar,the popular Shri Damodar Saptah Festival which began on july 27th.the streets are lined with different stalls amd crowd enjoy the bhajans,eats and various other stuffs.

My sparrows want me to write about them first.when i spend too much time at pc,the chirping is more means they are searching for anu.she is not in bed room or in the kitchen.i must tell you,how beautiful each morning is-waking up to the ring tone of my sparrows!really wonderful!

Right from childhood,i did care a lot about my own people and friends.the school days were the best as it was full of appreciation,high grades,leadership,popularity,participation in various events,the speeches delivered,so many friends and the life was safe and secure in a convent high school,nanda being in the same school,being the favourite of the teachers and so many admirers.i could still remember the red rose geetha gifted me when i was in eighth standard and for so long, i had kept the petals with me.silly,you may think,but for a teenager the rose from a true friend meant a lot at that time. [to have the feeling that my friend really cares for me!]the lunch breaks with friends, sharing and having the food,cracking jokes!no worries,no big issues to discuss,no boys to give tensions,cool life!i still remember,the innocent fathima,the simple girija who always tickled the laughter bones,kumari,annie,daisy and my friend asha latha with whom i competed for first rank!and every month the rank holders were felicitated in the morning assembly by a medal !life was so enthusiastic and cheerful!

always,family should have the priority.the dear and near ones with whom we live and connect more are best friends.but hardly we know the truth.the best of friends in the family are my little star and maza.more than sisters they are close and very close friends.they always competed to take care of kishen.madhav used to call them ,''inapravukal''.i share my feelings with amma n nanda;but i like to make them happy;not to make them upset as i'm far away.............

here,people wait for occasions n for celebrations.that means,music,drinks and dance.competitions will be held to choose the best friends,the most connected friends etc.here the week ends are full of happenings. tell me do you have any plans for tomorrow?

after becoming a blogger the list of friends got longer.we do categorise our friends into casual,normal,close,very close and special.i am not going to do that,but by now,each of my friends has been informed or allowed to realise to which category they fit in.the birds of the same feather flock together.we build friendship based on similar thoughts,likes,tastes and hobbies.we learn from experiences.some support us,they make us stronger,and some let us down.now i don't bother about them as i just let them go and i make it very clear,leave me alone.i learnt to make friends with the natural gifts,thebirds,animals,plants,flowers,rivers,waves,hills,stars,moon and the sky!iam happy being with myself than to be in the company insincere friends.when the whole world celebrates Friendship day tomorrow,let me pen down my thoughts.i won't be at home tomorrow morning till noon and iam so anxious than anyone else to wish you the best on this unforgettable day!anu should be the first of your friends who wishes and sings,

May the day pops up with delight.........

bursts with joy ,

rings with laughter all through.............

T he whole world celebrates friendship day,

On 2nd august and this time it's a sunday.

f riends are often my strength,

and at times they want to be my weakness,

not any more,i had enough lessons in life.

friends,as i'm on leave and at home,

i will miss out the celebrations,

exchanging the greetings with love,

and tying the friendship bands on teh wrists.

you may argue there is no meaning in all these,

but these small gestures make a lot of difference,

hey,we are compelled to have introspection,

and check who our real friends are.

God,Oh!My Lord,i'm so grateful to you,

you have blessed me with many sincere friends,

from a wonderful family who stays with me always,

to the long list of friends who care for anu,

the time they spend early in the morning,

just to make my day happy and cheerful,

with their morning mails,

why do they show that special care?

do i acknowledge as i should?

the wonderful mails that reach me,

showing someone really is bothered,

and makes sure that i'm fit as a fiddle,

my dear friends,who are kind enough,

to spare time to read my posts and encourage me,

ever ready to support me with the pictures and images,

to search and send me the you tube songs,

dear friends,i'm really touched ,

with your phonecalls,local,inter state n over seas,

how can i forget the numerous dedications ?

in the form of photo posts,videos,poems and articles?

from far and wide good souls reached me,

may be with few words,but straight from heart,

and i must express my sincere gratitude and love,

to all of you,my dearies,

i always wanted to let you know,

your friendship means a lot to me.

each one of you is so special to me,

it's so difficult to find a rare friend like you,

and i never like to part with you.

i want to hold these friendships,

close to my heart,forever.

i may not tell you often,

how much you have lifted my spirits,

you have gifted me with better moments.

and today in this lovely evening,

when the sea is going to be coloured,

wth the reflections of the lights from the ships,

from the depth of my heart,with warm wishes,

may i offer each of you a yellow rose?

it's dipped in sincerity and pure feelings.......

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!;D

enjoy the day in true spirits and do patch up with some one,who has broken the ties.search for the id or address and phonenumber of a long lost friend and take the first step to make a call or send the mail or greetings.i'm telling you guyz,you will have amazing results.you will be making someone else's day and your day will be also made.

''A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.''

true,i have experienced it.believe me.

it's anu signing off...................

anu loves you a lot.and if you feel like accepting my yellow rose,please do leave a comment!

and today's dedication is of anu's choice for all her wonderful friends and for the squirrels whom she has left in her village home!

and now i know,''A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out''.

missing you all my friends who are out of town,and waiting to see you back......

and before the sun sets on 2nd,please make a friend, revive the lost friendship and build a bond!

it's the best friendship gift you can offer me!;D keep smiling................you are my precious friend.i don't like to tag you as you are priceless.

sasneham,

anu