Aug 20 - update

Patti has not had fever since she started having the medicines. Her appetite has improved slightly and the pain has also slightly reduced. She moves around the house at times, in an effort to do walking exercises.

Two anecdotes that i wish to share with all of you -

1. I read out Akila Akka's brief note to Patti. Both Amma and i felt that the choice of words in the note could not have been better. It conveyed what was on all our minds but it was something that we had struggled to communicate to Patti all these days.

Patti listened to it, smiled and nodded her head. (Then she told Amma - 'Raja would be extremely tired after a long day at the office. Give him something to eat.' :) )

Sincerely hope that she follows it in letter and in spirit. :)

2. Not sure if Kunja Athai told you this: During one of our earlier visits to the doctor, he , after thoroughly examining Patti, said that there was nothing serious to worry about, prescribed medicines (as he always does). Then he said: 'Ok, am sure you would do well and get well soon..i hope you would not want to see me again' , to which Patti replied: ' No, but i will surely visit you once to thank you for having cured me.'

The doctor, however, had the last word. He said: ' For doing that, you need not take the trouble of coming all the way. Please convey your wishes over the phone.'

Raja
Aug 20