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Roh's avatar

Beautiful Reena. Loved the picture ❤️

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you dear Rohini ❤️

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Lalita Kambhampati's avatar

That was so beautiful...can relate so much those emotions...the bond with the dhobi...wow, you said it so well!!!

Also loved the app and the animated picture of your Nana👌🏼

Love and hugs❤️🤗

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you Lalita! Appreciate that very much !

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Shubhra's avatar

I cried too. So poignant. Thanks for reminding us that when our turn comes to bid goodbye to our loved ones we might find solace by connecting with the most unexpected people that have been invisible and yet deeply integrated into our lives. How small our world becomes in times of grief and maybe that is what saves us. Hugs!!

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks dear Shubhra! Hugs to you. It is the cycle of life. Our shared experience saves us - and it sees no divisions. ❤️

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Waheeda Kaliyadan's avatar

The invisible but important people in our lives that makes life so much easier and better. You've paid a moving tribute to your dad and gratitude to a simple kindhearted soul who helped ease your pain. 🙏

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thanks Waheeda. So true! ❤️

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Patrick T. Peterson's avatar

Thank you for sharing Reena - beautiful tribute picture, poem and memories. You have such a wonderful way with words and pictures that convey deep emotions. My sincerest condolences. This is the first I had heard of the news about your father.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Thank you Patrick for your kind words. Yes I lost him in December and I spent a good part of that month in India amidst raging Covid etc. Appreciate your words. Hope you all are well.

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Patrick T. Peterson's avatar

Thanks Reena. Mary, Arthur and I are fine. My parents are both 91 and we plan to move to be near them soon. Mary's are both 97 and doing pretty well. We are very lucky.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Indeed! ❤️

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Patrick T. Peterson's avatar

oops - typo. Mary's folks are only 87.

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