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Roshni's avatar

Savvy! The beauty of this piece ...the pain and the soft warm love .. such a deft handling of the reader and writer here....umma

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Sabita's avatar

I smiled through tears, made me feel pain & joy at same point of time. I was feeling your loss & your celebration of his life. Lost my father only a month back- your piece made ne remind of him so much. I m sure uncle must be saying “Keep it up” today too for this beautiful piece.

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Supriya Devarajan's avatar

Oh I loved the photos! And so much love , so much love! Keep it up forever Savvy!!

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Raju Tai's avatar

another comment for the craft genius of this piece. 1. saying goodbye scene. 2. letter/hospital scene 3. literally keeping it up scene 4. fitbit scene… each so potent.. each making us know and love this father daughter pair.. thank you Savvy.. this is a gift..

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Not The Wife Material's avatar

I am blushing. Patting my back. And giving both you and Natasha a tight hug :-)

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Raju Tai's avatar

laughed cried smiled and grinned. Savvy ka jaadu. such a delightful and lovely piece I could eat it for breakfast in the morning and for dessert at night. keep it up Savvy ♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Rohan Banerjee's avatar

Lovely post, Savvy! The Fitbit moment is such a great story :)

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Oh Savvy! I cried and smiled through the piece. Keep it up, dost! I saw my dad in your dad. Sending you hugs...

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Sudha Perumbure's avatar

Deeply touched. Death is a leveller in every term but the grief that it leaves behind seems to get worse with every passing year....Keep it Up dear...Pappa is watching and gloating on the person you have become.

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Dipali Taneja's avatar

Poignant and so beautiful. I am so glad that the second transplant was successful and you had your father's presence in your life for several significant years. I truly bless medical technology, doctors and surgeons for their stellar contributions to so many lives. Hugs. And do keep it up! ❤️

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Nidhi Arora's avatar

Your tender writing brings out the tenderness of uncle’s love, Savvy. It shows in the joy you spread to all of us of through your writing.

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Mukta Naik's avatar

The Fitbit story is too good! I enjoyed reading this. Many resonances, too, with dad-daughter experiences and patterns to these.

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Pallavi Gupta's avatar

Oh boy!! What a read...joy, pain, sadness, love, losing, gaining...all in one!

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Charulatha Banerjee's avatar

A show don't tell piece. And the photographs to illustrate. Such a special tribute. Keep it up!! ☺️

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Antara's avatar

Such beautiful writing Savvy!!

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Sanket's avatar

What a poignant and gorgeous writeup, Savvy. And all the scenes felt like I lived them. Just brilliant.

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Sharmada's avatar

Smiled throughout - this was so beautifully written, Savvy!

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