I saw the same attendant at the gate too, and when she came up to me, I bashfully said something like--hi, look I'm not crying anymore. And she said "Ma'am, the next time I see you, you'll be strong and happy." I was so moved by her goodwill, I asked for her name, thinking I would write a note commending her kindness.
It was Lakshmi. Mom's name.
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Pic: My mom's favorite sibling, her only brother, gave me this life-size blonde, blue-eyed doll who shut her eyes when you laid her down when I was a baby. I didn't play with her much, but "Sofia" became quite famous amongst my friends... for instance, the kid who's in the first photo with me wanted to take a photo with Sofia. My dad thought it would be hilarious to use my sister in the next picture as a switcheroo.
Another one from mom's archive.
10 comments:
Maya, it's nice to see your blog back. I will read the other entries later today, but I just wanted to say that right off the bat. What a nice story about the kind attendant. There's always kindness in the world, even in the worst of times.
Oh my. That is too, too heavy to be a coincidence. I don't care where in the world you were. The Universe does have ways to Let You Know. XXOO
Oh Maya, that woman was chosen to cross your path. She is with you, always. In your heart and at the airport.
I am reading backwards but I'm glad to see your blog (and you) have returned. I confess, I've been a bit concerned, knowing your closeness, how deep grief is. I"m glad you were able to go to Bangladore now. More reading to come here.
That doll is creepy (as are all dolls). I love that the person you spoke to shared your mother’s name. That is beautiful. Xoxo
The photos and anecdote made me smile. And oh, how lovely, to encounter such kindness in the world, kindness with your mother's name.
People enter our lives at the right time, I think that woman at the airport was a gift. I am so glad to see you back, my friend. You have been on my mind constantly and I have been holding you in my heart. xo
Sending you love. Thanks for letting us bear witness to your mom’s life.
❤️
Just saw Feedly spit out 16 updates from you. Sixteen! Happy to see some updates from you. I've been thinking about you.
What a coincidence. Gave me chills. Hugging you from NJ.
This gave me goosebumps. I love it
Oh, this gave me chills! Almost like she's there with you and giving you these moments of support and comfort when you need them most. <3 Thinking of you!
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