#sareespeak #womenofsareespeak #silk #rawsilk #SS 47/100/2020
Dear sakhis,
Today is my born day.
Theoretically, as I write this, being in my current time zone, it is the day after that.
But I have to post this before I sleep.
What a celebration it has been.
I am overwhelmed, so full of love and gratitude that I may burst,
having said that,
I have been overfed and am bloated, so that may also cause me to burst.
I shall say a silent prayer that I don’t doze off with my finger on the backspace key.
Took the day off since last Friday with the intention of getting my home and garden back to looking somewhat like a home and garden.
Had told my family I wanted to spend time with them together and individually, great tactic to stretch out one’s birthday celebrations.
Sunday evening was spent with the girls, on a little retail therapy, then wolfing down canneloni, rigatoni in panna sauce, penne with arrabiata sauce and delicious Italian cuisine with tongue twisting names.
Last night, the family wished me at midnight with beautiful thoughtful love offerings. Was deeply touched by a WhatsApp group video call from my sister, brother in law, nieces and nephew, in Malaysia, Australia and the UK.
This morning, roamed nurseries for plants, compost, potting mixes, pots,
Got home, husband made a delicious light lunch.
Rested awhile,
Spoke on the phone,
Got overwhelmed by the beautiful messages of love on social media and my phone, many local and overseas calls.
Had some chai masala and tried to type a simple thank you message, promising to thank each and every one individually.
Got ready to go to the temple,
Then for dinner.
At a Thai restaurant.
With friends and family.
Great food, company.
Dessert was Delicious eggless coffee pecan cake, courtesy husband and girls, photo in comments.
As per tradition, husband and girls ensured I was given a cream facial.
Thank God for wet wipes.
Draped a light silk, an ultramarine blue with gold checks and bright pink raw silk borders and pallu with gold jimikis embroidered.
Gifted by my sister in law last year when she visited with my mother. Blessed to be draped in her love and blessings.
Had a lovely chat with Mum too.
Am now at home, ensuring I write this before I doze off.
My heart is truly full la,
I feel,
no,
I know,
I am extremely blessed to have this much of love showered on me by
my beautiful family,
my awesome friends,
here and overseas,
my dear saree sakhis who have become saree kindred souls,
my students..
I am signing off now with immense love and gratitude.
God bless each and everyone of you, and keep you and your families safe and enveloped in love and warmth.
I shall read each message and reply, tomorrow.
Love, blessings, hugs, always.
Bavani’s Happy Place 