Comments on: When Everything is Yellow

By: manju

manju — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:18:26 +0000

I came to find Francie’s name, and learned you had an anniversary too! Many happy blessings to you and D, and to IFR. And to dear Francie and her family, much love and prayers, too.

By: mallugirl

mallugirl — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:21:22 +0000

Sorry to hear abt your friend, manisha. Fortunately Ihave never had to face this scene with my friend. Admire her courage and my prayers are with her!Maybe you should stay on here..this blog suits you.:)

By: Fiona

Fiona — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:28:16 +0000

I love this post and your blog. What beautiful pictures and recipes you share! I am sorry for the hard time you and your friend are going through. Take care,
Fiona.

By: Anjali

Anjali — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:19:02 +0000

Manisha, this is the most emotional post from you till date!

May Francie heal and God give strength to her. When the C hit my family we didn’t get any time. It was all over in 25 days and that was 14yrs ago. It changed everything in life.

She must count her blessing that she has support, good medic facility and TIME! She will be in my prayers.

She needs to be surrounded by positivity all the time and friends and family must smile thru all of this even when it is hard and I know that is happening.

As for Anita and you, don’t they say opposites attract. Yes people look at us weirdly, who have internet friends but what do they know?

By: reeta

reeta — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:55:06 +0000

Best Wishes for Francie…
I was not really visiting here else I would’ve cried out loud and called up Anita that what is all this swapping business going on your blog?
And indeed it was a great AF trick…Thank God I was spared!
Anyway nice post….
Cheers!
Skeety!

By: shilpi

shilpi — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:53:12 +0000

hi manisha..
this is the same shilpi who at first reacted so terribly with this all swaping stuff…but i guess u understand the bond that is present between the bloggers and readers…i came to anita’s blog when i was a novice in cooking and felt very bad for not cooking good for hubby…its this blog that tought me to pour love while cooking….and its almost 100 percent sure shot successful recipes….now i can say that i cook quite decent…so i am kind of emotional with this my first ever blog and that is magic of anita…

but then with your post ..i can see that you have done justice with the soul part and party is again catching up!!!

and hopefully your friend will be alright soon…when such thoughtful friend are with her…

By: Zeba

Zeba — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:28:25 +0000

This meal looks so refreshing. I am planning to make it for our Sunday lunch this week. I have some red cabbage on hand so I will try the kaachi-paaki with those.
Thanks, Manisha for posting.

By: Anita

Anita — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:25:42 +0000

A big hug to you Manisha and Francie will be in my prayers. My mother is a big C survivor. Now I don’t take a day for granted and I know that prayers help.

By: Manisha

Manisha — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:37:07 +0000

Thank you all so very much for your kind thoughts and prayers for my friend Francie. I think it all came at the right time. She underwent an almost 8 hour surgery yesterday, part of which she had to be awake through. Frightening and very overwhelming. The good news is that she was awake and alert after the surgery. She is at the best neuro-oncology center in the US and we are looking forward to welcoming her home in another 2 weeks or so. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. She’s an amazing woman and those of us who know her are very lucky to have her in our lives. Thank you, again!

By: elaichietcetera

elaichietcetera — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:51:06 +0000

I usually know exactly what to type in a comment- not so here. Even though I’ve never met your friend, my thoughts have returned to her many times in the last few days, and to you. I wrote more after that, like three different attempts. I like the yellow, I like the ode to Vimlaben. Know that I’m around if you need someone to talk to, OK?

Thanks, bud. You will probably hear from me. Right now, we’re taking it one day at a time.