The joy I experienced last week - it was my aunt's 80th birthday last week. To us turning 80 is celebrated with rituals etc., With Covid playing havoc, my cousin who's in the middle East called up a couple of days earlier , and collectively as a family using technology made a
2.short video, my aunt's friends,relatives, Kith and kin wishing her a happy birthday and sent in the video at 00.00 hours which she saw 1st thing in the morning. All were thrilled , a lot of joy , some tears of emotion, and so on. This morning I was surprised a call from U.S.,
3. Another cousin lives - it was such a shocking surprise - and her father, my maternal uncle turns 80 on October 07. She wanted to know if I could organise another video for this man, and I said yes - I further said we will do either a Jio talk or Zoho call. After a little
3. hesitation, both her husband and she said yes - possibly they're used to zoom only - her only worry was how will my uncle handle it ! I've said not to worry. She will speak to all concerned , send in the details to me and I'll connect . This video was a shocker as I think all
Will go well. Having been a sort of recluse within the family , it's nice to know you're wanted. Thanks Prof for this wonderful video. #Nostalgia
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