Life as I have Seen It

Author(s): Urmila S Dholakia
Publisher: Urmila S Dholakia

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Life - As I've seen it = everything, he agreed in a moment, He did not once think about his own family, little kids, business and other important issues which no one else would be able to do. He only thought at that moment was about his father's well being. And my father also remembered and needed Pranjivan. Such was the trust and loyalty. Next day the whole extended joint family gathered to send my father and Pranjivan to Bombay with heavy heart. My cousin (and oldest of all the Siblings) Godavariben who was my father's favorite asked Pranjivan to take good care of her, uncle and bring him back hale & hearty. Pranjivan also confidently said "Do not worry, I will surely bring father back in good health soon. He had trust and confidence in his voice. Only people with clear conscience and selfless nature can have their strength. And surely enough he brought my father back, hale and hearty from such nearly fatal illness. Similar event also happened in Pranjivan's own life. Back in 1984, Pranjivan suffered heart attack. His condition was very serious and critical. Both Jayabhabhi, and my mother were inconsolable. His heart stopped pumiping but his friend revived him back by pounding on his heart. He was taken to the hospital. It seemed all of Culcutta had gathered in the hospital. In a day, everyone from our family came from far and near. It was touch and go case. Then Jayabhabhi turned to God and prayed with faith. On one hand it seemed Pranjivan's life was coming to an
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