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Nalini Ansh

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Posted: 9 years ago

#61

Originally posted by: Olivia12
Hello dear,
The wait was worthwhile for this absolutely amazing update.
It starts with the doctor's prognosis and Sanskaar's determination to take care of Swara till his last breath was agonising. Then Sanskaar went to his study to gain some strength from a letter written by Swara, the letter itself and the memory it triggered were beautiful.
This time we have Swara too remembering some tender moments between them.
A perfectly timed bloom and a cup of tea in Darjeeling, what less can be expected from Sanskaar on their first anniversary.
I truly loved each and every part of this update. You weave magic through your words and I admire you for that.
Update when time permits because I could wait longer if the result is going to be this delightful.

Lots of love,
Olivia

🤗Olivia

Thankyou .

Thant was so nice of you.

Let me reply for the other comment too here bdw. I have read notebook a million times more than I watched in play on screen. An amazing piece as ever by Nicholas but I should say I love Noah a little less after Sanskar came into view 😊. I love Noah still. That guy and the book may be cry the same everytime I read through those pages and somehow still manage to do so even after all these years. Alzheimer's is one big thing I don't want to ponder on and would never wish swara to suffer with. Sanskar would be devastated and I don't think I can put up with it too. I'll breakdown before I write.

So I'm being more liberal here. I won't let such a fate fall on them I promise. Even when I believe that pain and love is a great combo to dwell on. No . No Alzheimer's. I'll try to keep this as justified as I could and meanwhile make a beautiful set of Melrose from their lives come to words too. :) a promise.

Well Sanskar is a man of surprises. He knows perfectly well on how to pull one.. Then who else if not him. I'm so glad you liked the letter and the memories with it. Honestly I edited it a lot of times and finally picked up courage yesteerday. And posted it.

Again thanks for those words of appreciation Olivia. I don't know how much I deserve them but I'm highly grateful for them. Thanks for considering the wait as worthy. But know that people like you help me make it magical. Im nothing but just a person with a pen and some writing ink.

Thankyou a ton

Lots of love

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Nalini Ansh

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Posted: 9 years ago

#62

Originally posted by: muktai
Res:-)

😃 mukta... I await your take, very eagerly indeed.

Love
N

Edited by bennetlizzy - 9 years ago

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Nalini Ansh

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Posted: 9 years ago

#63

Originally posted by: prerulalli
Beutifuuly penned down👏

Thankyou dear 😊

May I please know your name so that we can address each other better.

Love
N

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Nalini Ansh

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Posted: 9 years ago

#64

Originally posted by: iam_aheli_98
Hey Nalini.😊
Beautiful SwaSanMemoirs. Full of longing, passion, romance and a bit emotional too.👏

In the present part, is that Swara who is suffering from Parkinson's??😭

Sanskar cares so much for her.😳

Loved the letter which Swara wrote for her dear Sanskar.😳 Bt OMG!! They were separated for 6 months in 2018!?😭 Bt why?😕

Loved the 2017 part so much!! Their hug, their kiss.☺️SwaSan's anniversary!!Sanskar's gift.Their long drive. Tea in Darjeeling!! Really??Just loved it!!!😃

Thanks for the PM.😊

Hello aheli 😃
Thankyou so much dear.
I'm so so glad that you enjoyed it.

Yep sadly that is swara. But she has sanskar with her so lets hope for the best.

Yes they were separated for a long time. Imagine how hard it would have been on the young couple. Im happy I could deliver the pain well enough to your appreciation. But still as I read now even I feel sad for them.

I wanted something peacful and calm for a meoir this time so chose a silent one. Glad you liked that too aheli. I wanted to prolong the kiss. But had second thoughts. But you seemed to have enjoyed even the mention of it.

Aha... The surprise. Well yes. one can trust sanskar to play it so well. Yes Darjeeling it was. Lets see if can bring that too sometime in the course of this thread.
Probably with the golden sunlight on the top of k2 in the background. 😳

I'm so glad u enjoyed I aheli.thankyou so much.

Lots of love
N

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Nalini Ansh

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Posted: 9 years ago

#65

Originally posted by: Nynaeve
Dear Nalini,
That was ...amazing (for lack of better words) I do not know how you can do it, the update is sublime (yes...that is what I was wanting to say).

The beginning brings tears to one's eyes - the idea of losing someone you love is frightening enough but on account of Parkinson's - it takes that dread to a whole new level. Watching the one you love, slowly fade away with their memories of you gone before they do...

And then you transport us from this impending gloom to two memories - both beautiful in different ways:

Sanskaar's memory as to how much Swara missed him (24 hours and 34 minutes) which would be painfully bringing the fact to focus as to how much he did and would miss her!

Then Swara's memory - she still has not lost it all - of her wedding day and then of Sanskaar's gift for their anniversary - the box of ''memories' (photographs, I guess) and the icing on the anniversary cake - so to speak - a drive to Darjeeling for a cup of tea!

Beautiful one and my eyes are still moist from reading it. Please update soon.

love,
Nyna

Hello Nyna,

I felt really touched by your feedback. Humbled to hear something from who herself delivers the most sublime fics. Thankyou so much:)

Hmm. Tragic it is to have her go through such times as their journey comes to an end. Not to mention the breavement it leaves Sanskar in it. But I think with love like that not even such dreadful fates will make them perish, No matter how this story ends(, I don't know too), it will only make them eternal.or So I believe. Let's see how they keep each other strong through this.

But let me also tell you nyna that parkinsons is not associated with any kind of memory loss. What actually happens I'll slowly unveil as the story goes on. But be assured I'll not hamper these lovely memories from flowing to and through her in anyway..

Nyna! Everytime I have to reply to a comment my eyes turn moist too. I sometimes think I should just stop all their misery too but every feedback also gives me a boost at the end. The memories. I don't really know how good they are. But the way you all describe them to be makes me continue. So I'm thankful to you lot for making me go on.

Today I see how much courage I take from you just like , if I may say, Swasan take from their memories in this story.

Thankyou so much for the feedback dear. Please let me know if I can add any changes. Really hoping that this isn't going to be sadistic.

I'm so glad you liked it. And for sharing your take on it. I would always value them

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Nalini Ansh

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Posted: 9 years ago

#66

Originally posted by: sneharay
Awesome..beautifully penned..thanks for pm

Hello sneha

Thank you dear. I'm so glad you enjoyed.

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Nynaeve

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Posted: 9 years ago

#67

Originally posted by: bennetlizzy

But let me also tell you nyna that parkinsons is not associated with any kind of memory loss. What actually happens I'll slowly unveil as the story goes on. But be assured I'll not hamper these lovely memories from flowing to and through her in any way..

Love
N

Dear Nalini,

The comment that I write 'sublime fic' was an overstatement in my opinion but I am touched all the same.😳

I never knew much about Parkinson's disease, was aware that it is a degenerative neurological disorder so presumed that it would also lead to some memory loss. It is a small mercy to learn that it does not. As you said, all good things must draw to a close but the memories would indeed make their story an eternal one.

Do continue and please do not make any changes - it is poignantly beautiful - do not disturb the natural flow of your creativity.

Love,

Nyna

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Nalini Ansh

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Posted: 9 years ago

#68

Originally posted by: Nynaeve

Dear Nalini,

The comment that I write 'sublime fic' was an overstatement in my opinion but I am touched all the same.😳

I never knew much about Parkinson's disease, was aware that it is a degenerative neurological disorder so presumed that it would also lead to some memory loss. It is a small mercy to learn that it does not. As you said, all good things must draw to a close but the memories would indeed make their story an eternal one.

Do continue and please do not make any changes - it is poignantly beautiful - do not disturb the natural flow of your creativity.

Love,
Nyna

Dear Nyna 😊

Thankyou for the reply.

Though I'm a bit concerned, the strength you give keeps me going on. I'll wait and see how it shapes up along with you.

Modesty! I have read just one of your works (guardian angel) and I know the magic you weave. Don't underestimate yourself.

Ah I know where to find your other works too. I'll be on them sometime. Soon :)

Lots of love

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tootiefrootie11

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Posted: 9 years ago

#69

Nalini dear- I am really ever so sorry! I was the first to Res and loved the update but haven't unres'd yet! I feel terrible but am not doing so good on a number of fronts this week and also struggling to update DK so want to work on that by the weekend. I'll def unres at the weekend - I can't do a pro-forma comment on your work, so hope you will forgive my tardiness!

Love

Shru xoxo

Unres:

Nalini 🤗

Without apologies that may earn me more threats 😆, I am here to comment!

The second memoir was simply stupendously moving. I am slightly speechless here- the start itself was so so powerful, it still makes me tear up thinking about it. I believe it so very difficult to grapple with the subject you have chosen here as to visualise and then project the love you are portraying in someone's later years is a tall ask and you are more than delivering there. The anguish felt through Sanskaar- oh, I feel the pain stab through me. His Swara has Parkinsons . The sheer tragedy but the realistic touch to it- the way they both are so each others strong and succour even then- the whole thing leaps out and grabs you by the eyeballs.

Their whole relation cannot be described- it is truly like "watching" two soul mates through the power of your writing and I am simply overwhelmed in parts and at the end of this one too. You might find my comments on this thread repetitious as we go on but I hope the sentiment comes through clearly and isn't negated by my limited vocabulary. The whole section of the way Swara pined for Sanskaar was truly outstanding. That letter- again it brought tears to my eyes, her counting the hours and minutes down and the sheer relief and joy and bliss when he is returned. Then my favourite bit- how romantic is

Sanskaar- exactly as I see this man- truly masculine but so tender and loving, it takes your breath away. The whole planning the anniversary that way- the flowers actually grown not bought and then the BEST part ever- nothing more wonderful than driving your love to a surprise trip- and tea in Darjeling- ahhh!!!!! My heart!!!

Also the way you "flip" between the past and present- that is masterfully done! ⭐️

Serious kudos to you Nalini! 👏👏👏 This is such a beautiful series, I eagerly await the next one!!

Lots of love,

Shru xoxo

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Nalini Ansh

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Posted: 9 years ago

#70

Originally posted by: tootiefrootie11
Nalini dear- I am really ever so sorry! I was the first to Res and loved the update but haven't unres'd yet! I feel terrible but am not doing so good on a number of fronts this week and also struggling to update DK so want to work on that by the weekend. I'll def unres at the weekend - I can't do a pro-forma comment on your work, so hope you will forgive my tardiness!
Love
Shru xoxo

Offo shruthiii!!!!!!!

🤗😡

Come on now. Enough with showering your apologies all over the forum. GET WELL FIRST.

Look at the whole forum, we want you hale and healthy first and we will not take anymore tardiness there. If not hum... Sab milke Tera DK ko chein lenge tum se.😉

I know you are in love with him head over heels.😃😳..copyright baad mein jaaye.. 😆

You can unres anytime dear...stop getting so stressed up... Relax. Everything can wait but not your health.

Baath abhi ke abhi samaj le.or I'll make sure the whole forum is onto it. Shor machaungi. And you will be asphyxiated with all the love and care we are capable of.

Now I'm off to watch the epi.. wish me luck... Because it's alll lucky...🤢

You..off to bed young lady.right After work.

Love you loads

Nalini