Thatha's 2days funeral service ended today. it went totally well. we managed to send him off peacefully. Murali &Shankar chitappa, Thamarai &Shanti atthai, Inji, Perippa, Appa played a good role in that whole service. Thank god, everyone was so much of a console to each other. without them this way, it wouldn't have turned out that fulfilling. i know thatha had his best journey of his life, his last journey. it took a day long though. we grandchildren had to perform this ritual for thatha when he's coffin is placed in the van. that's a totally painful part. nevertheless, my heart was totally consoled that i refuse to tear, though i did. firstly, i to my mind, it hasn't reached yet that thatha's no longer at reach. secondly, i still believe that as and when i go to thatha's place, he will sitting on that wheelchair like always, watching tv, welcoming us, and telling countless stories about old times. thirdly, i still think i can kiss his cheeks like i always do. physically not present anymore. THAT'S PAINFUL. but then again, he's free from wheelchair from now on. he's unconditional love, beautiful smile, soft voice, damnnn ! i still can hear it. the whole event brought home the realisaion that LOVE IS DIVINE. it totally is. he's going to live in our smiles, stay in our lifes. Rest In Peace Love. If only, there was another you...