रविवार, 22 जुलाई 2018

My Sister Latha: A Legacy Of Cheerfulness


My Sister Latha: A Legacy Of Cheerfulness

Synopsis: Latha leaves behind a legacy of cheerfulness. She epitomised a life of fullness and laughter. She taught an important lesson - it is not the length of life that matters, but the depth of life that matters.
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The prayer meeting for my cousin sister Latha Iyer, who passed away few days ago, had a peculiar air about it. Solemnity was written all over it as her large and affectionate friends descended to offer condolences. Yet, after a while, the audience could not stop themselves from being more relaxed, picking up chatter and filling the air with 'happy' small talk.
The audience's behaviour was still conditioned by the smiling presence of Latha in the picture in front of them. There was a sense that Latha was still around and she just did not approve of the eerie silence in the hall. Spontaneous speeches honouring the presence of Latha in their lives was a poignant moment for all those present.
My sister was just like that - full of life and laughter. Her little frame packed in a kind of laughter that boomed across corridors infecting people with happiness.
Though she too lived in Chembur in Mumbai, we did not meet often. But I knew she was doing good, and doing good to others too. Whenever we met during family functions and otherwise, the bond was instant. We shared wonderful times together and were there for one another in happy and not-so-happy times.
My deepest memories are from our childhood spent in Chennai and Mumbai. While my brother and me grew up in Mumbai, Latha, her sister and brother grew up in Chennai. Our visits to Powai and Vihar lakes during their visits here are enduring memories. The simplicity of our picnics was far removed from modern day get-aways in expensive cafes and restaurants.
Latha leaves behind a legacy of cheerfulness. She epitomised a life of fullness and laughter. She taught an important lesson - it is not the length of life that matters, but the depth of life that matters.

She was a great wife, a fantastic mother and an amazing friend. It would be a long and hard ordeal for people who love her to come to terms with her absence.

Rest In Laughter Latha.


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