24October 2013- Karvachauth!- fast observed for the longevity of the husband.
Momma had observed this fast for years now. Today also momma kept the fast. She knew. We all knew. Deep inside we all were fearing. Will he or wont he?
Moon showed up. Papa opened his eyes, a little after 9 p.m. He looked around. I was astounded. I called mumma. Mumma came and fed papa a piece of his favorite sweet. He tried to eat it. But his tongue had become stoned and teeths gave up. He failed!
As the night approached, papa's condition deteriorated severely. He became restless. His breaths became sparse. He made wheezing like sounds. He started sweating profusely. As the night ended, towards the dawn, papa felt better.
So karvachauth was celebrated- the last one!
Love you papa!
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