The Lord Giveth, the Lord Taketh Away...
"VEENA! My goodness, FINALLY-- I've been trying to reach Mom. The ONE time I have awesome news--"
"Oh? How are you? What's the awesome news?"
"I THINK I GOT A JOB!!!!"
"Congratulations! That's FANTASTIC, I'm so happy for you! Which one?"
"THE job, i.e. the best possible one! I interviewed for it on Monday-- you know, the one where they talked to me for almost two hours? With the ridonkulous benefits? They didn't even bother with a second interview!!! OMG, I have a job I have a job I have a job! Two freaking months of looking and trying and interviewing and FINALLY, I'm going to be okay! I AM SO FUCKING HAPPY!!!!"
"That's great, I am thrilled for you. Wow, this is such good news. Too bad you can't get through to Mom..."
"I KNOW, right??? She's the one who was the most worried, now I just want to tell her about this soooo badly! Aaaaaaccckk, WHY isn't she picking up her damned phone? I've tried ALL THREE numbers!"
"She's going to be so happy. Really. It's about time she got some good news."
"Seriously!"
"Especially after THIS week."
"I know, ri-...wait-- what do you mean?"
"Just...whenever I've called her, I've been kind of down. I know she's very worried, about both of us. That's why I'm just ecstatic that when you call her now, it'll be for something so wonderful. She really needs it."
"WAIT. STOP. What's going on-- what have you not told me?"
"Nothing."
"Don't do that."
"No...I...it's nothing. I don't want to spoil your day. You've had a rough 3 months, you need to enjoy this exact moment when your luck is finally changing."
"VEENA. TELL ME--"
"No. I'll tell you tomorrow. It's not a big deal."
"Damn it Veena, now you HAVE to tell me. I'm going to be consumed with this all day. Now I'm totally worried, so put me out of my misery, please?"
"I'm at the hospital. I'm waiting to see my doctor because...of...some new test results. The treatment didn't work. In fact...I'm worse now."
Oh god. I am crying right now after reading your post. I hope everything goes okay with you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Anonymous | 2006.12.07 at 07:54 PM
I'm so sorry. You and your family will be in prayers.
Posted by: Ani | 2006.12.07 at 08:09 PM
Anna,
I was coming over here to congratulate you on the NPR interview Abhi posted in the SM news tab when I saw this. I'm sorry you and your family are having such a rough time of it lately. I'm praying for you, Veena and your mom.
Posted by: Rekha | 2006.12.07 at 08:59 PM
Anna,
Congrats on snagging the job. Feeling lousy after reading about Veena. Your poor Mummy too. Just hang in there ok. Not been doing much praying lately but in these circumstances I'm gonna pray for all 3 of you ok. Take care.
Ta.
Posted by: sheilds | 2006.12.08 at 02:12 AM
Not really sure what to say... Me too, crying and will pray for your family ... be well ..
Posted by: andrea | 2006.12.08 at 05:25 AM
Anna I wish you and Veena and your mother all the best wishes in the world and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. And congratulations on the job. I was never worried you'd get a great one.
Posted by: Janeofalltrades | 2006.12.08 at 12:24 PM
Anna,
Congrats on the job.. I'm so sorry to hear about Veena. Veena, you and your family are in my prayers..
Posted by: Jiji | 2006.12.08 at 01:09 PM
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A N N A K K A...
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Posted by: TheBarmaid | 2006.12.08 at 06:45 PM
Anna, wish you, Veena and your Mom the very best. I'll pray for all the good things in the world for you and your family. Congratulations for the new job- and i am sure there are lot many more positive things lined up for you.
BTW, it was a delight to hear your interview on NPR.
Posted by: musical | 2006.12.08 at 07:51 PM
honey, he giveth and he taketh away. but the universe does have a grander plan.
just remember: everything happens for a reason. and by default for the best.
veena will be fine - maybe things have to get slightly worse to get infinitely better.
congrats on snagging the sweet gig - can't wait to hear the deets.
you are in my prayers, as always.
Posted by: Jana | 2006.12.08 at 09:17 PM
Thinking of Veena, you and your family
Posted by: badmash | 2006.12.09 at 07:03 PM
Veena, your family and you will be in my prayers.
Congrats on your new job!
Posted by: Anushya | 2006.12.12 at 02:38 AM
My strength to Veena, your mother and you. Keep the faith.
Posted by: Maitri | 2006.12.12 at 05:47 PM
i'm so late and only now coming out of the finals-induced haze. first i'm proud of you for getting the job, secondly i'm praying for your sister and all of you.
be strong. like you always have been.
-c
Posted by: indiemol | 2006.12.13 at 04:47 PM
Thinking of you all and sending all my warm wishes and prayers your way.
Posted by: Msichana | 2006.12.13 at 09:11 PM