I should be sleeping to wake up so early...
@arunima25 (90576)
Bangalore, India
April 30, 2025 11:44am CST
It's past 10 PM here and I am in my bed. It was a good productive Wednesday with a lot done around the house. It was mostly few loads of laundry, cleaning pantry and fridge, filling bottles and jars with the delivered grocery and arranging them. It made me realise that I have forgotten to order a few things and I will order them on this weekend.
I should be fast asleep as I have to wake up around 3:30 AM. Mom is arriving early in the morning and we have to go and pick her up from railway station. Yes, she chose to take the long train journey of almost 32 hours. She refused to take flight as she wanted to carry some mangoes from our orchard, some home made snacks, fresh veggies from her garden etc. In flight, there is a weight limit. We asked her to come in flight and leave everything. But then mother's love and especially grandmother's love can go to any extent to take trouble. 
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I am super excited and that's why not able to sleep. I am sure that I am going to wake up a few times to check my alarm.
I met mom in December last year and that too was in my uncle's funeral. I visited for a very short, three days trip and couldn't catch up much with her. I am looking forward to this time where we can spend some weeks together. Mom is retired now and so there should be no rush for her to go back.
Tomorrow is my doctor's appointment to run some test to get the fitness certificate to go ahead with my surgery. The tentative date is 5th May. I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that all goes well with my tests and my surgery happens as scheduled.
That's all for blabbering.
Hope all is well in your myLot corner. Take care.
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I am super excited and that's why not able to sleep. I am sure that I am going to wake up a few times to check my alarm.
I met mom in December last year and that too was in my uncle's funeral. I visited for a very short, three days trip and couldn't catch up much with her. I am looking forward to this time where we can spend some weeks together. Mom is retired now and so there should be no rush for her to go back.
Tomorrow is my doctor's appointment to run some test to get the fitness certificate to go ahead with my surgery. The tentative date is 5th May. I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that all goes well with my tests and my surgery happens as scheduled.
That's all for blabbering.
Hope all is well in your myLot corner. Take care.11 people like this
12 responses
@kaylachan (78136)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Apr
I hope you get some much-needed sleep again. Good for her to take the train.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
3 May
Yes, a long train trip. I won't have the patience for that long trip. It has been a long time since I had a long train trip. Maybe more than two decades. I have been to short ones( a few hours) a couple of times recently. 
Mom is here and I am just loving it.
I am getting enough rest.
Mom is here and I am just loving it.
I am getting enough rest.1 person likes this
@kaylachan (78136)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 May
@arunima25 I am glad she made it.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
3 May
Yes, a long train trip. I won't have the patience for that long trip. It has been a long time since I had a long train trip. Maybe more than two decades. I have been to short ones( a few hours) a couple of times recently.
Mom is here and I am just loving it.
I am enjoying all that she has got especially the mangoes 
Mom is here and I am just loving it.
I am enjoying all that she has got especially the mangoes 1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (191294)
• United States
1 May
That's a long train trip. I hope you have a wonderful time with your mother.
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@LindaOHio (191294)
• United States
4 May
@arunima25 I'm so glad you are loving her visit.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
3 May
Yes, a long train trip. I won't have the patience for that long trip. It has been a long time since I had a long train trip. Maybe more than two decades. I have been to short ones( a few hours) a couple of times recently.
Mom is here and I am just loving it.
Mom is here and I am just loving it.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
3 May
Yes, a long train trip. I won't have the patience for that long trip. It has been a long time since I had a long train trip. Maybe more than two decades. I have been to short ones( a few hours) a couple of times recently.
Mom is here and I am just loving it.
I am sorry for your loss. My mom has been a single parent as I lost my dad to cancer as a toddler.
Even I am scared of flying though I fly so frequently. I enjoy train rides especially if it's a scenic route. This one was comfortable but a bit too long.
Mom is here and I am just loving it.
I am sorry for your loss. My mom has been a single parent as I lost my dad to cancer as a toddler.
Even I am scared of flying though I fly so frequently. I enjoy train rides especially if it's a scenic route. This one was comfortable but a bit too long.1 person likes this
@Shivram59 (42569)
• India
16 May
You have done a lot of works. You must be feeling tired now Take a brief nap since you have to go to recieve your mom. I can feel your excitement. But one thing, what disease you are suffering from?? Why do you need surgery??
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@Shivram59 (42569)
• India
17 May
@arunima25 I see. My nephew's wife had also got her fallopian tube removed a few years ago. They have a daughter only and they wanted a son, but that could not be possible.
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@Shivram59 (42569)
• India
18 May
@arunima25 Adi Shankaracharya has said in one of his shlok, " Desires never die, we do. Time never passed, we pass away.,"
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
16 May
My mom is here with me. And I underwent surgery last week. Slowly recovering. It was a major complicated surgery but by God's grace went well. I will make a post about the same soon. I had to undergo total hysterectomy, ovariectomy, removal of fallopian tube and cervix. It was a very ugly case of endometriosis.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
10 May
@grenery8 My surgery happened on 6th May. A very complex and complicated one, but went well. I am recovering slowly.
@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
5 May
Mom is safe and sound, reached us in 32 hours. And she was okay with it. Even I am not sure if I would have patience for such long journey.
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@snowy22315 (191076)
• United States
30 Apr
The 5th of January that is more than half a year away! I thought it was imminent. I am glad your mom is visiting.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
3 May
Sorry about the typo mistake. It's 5th May and I have corrected it now. It is almost here.
Mom is here and I am loving it. Enjoying all the gifts that she has got.
@allknowing (147462)
• India
1 May
You have months to wait for your surgery Why that late?
I can imagine your excitement awaiting your Mom's arrival not to forget those mangoes and stuff (lol)
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@allknowing (147462)
• India
4 May
@arunima25 I am glad your Mom will be there with you during your surgery
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
5 May
@allknowing Yes, it's a big support and relief. She is my lucky charm too.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
3 May
Sorry, it was a typo mistake. I have corrected it. It's 5th May. It's almost here.
Yes, a long train trip. I won't have the patience for that long trip. It has been a long time since I had a long train trip. Maybe more than two decades. I have been to short ones( a few hours) a couple of times recently.
Mom is here and I am just loving it. And all that she has got, especially the mangoes
Mom is here and I am just loving it. And all that she has got, especially the mangoes 1 person likes this
@xstitcher (34459)
• Petaluma, California
3 May
Hoping all works out well with your surgery.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
5 May
Thank you for your wishes and concern. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
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@RebeccasFarm (95238)
• Arvada, Colorado
30 Apr
Oh this is lovely..a good Mom to carry the mangoes and not take the flight..Mothers love.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
3 May
Yes, a long train trip. I won't have the patience for that long trip. It has been a long time since I had a long train trip. Maybe more than two decades. I have been to short ones( a few hours) a couple of times recently.
Mom is here and I am just loving it.
Enjoying all the gifts especially the mangoes.
Mom is here and I am just loving it.
Enjoying all the gifts especially the mangoes.
@sallypup (64783)
• Centralia, Washington
30 Apr
Your Mom is going to be tired after that long ride. I hope all goes well for everyone.
@JudyEv (356059)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 May
@arunima25 I'm glad she's is there safely. Enjoy your time together.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
5 May
@JudyEv Thank you. I am having a good time with her.
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@arunima25 (90576)
• Bangalore, India
3 May
Yes, a long train trip. I won't have the patience for that long trip. It has been a long time since I had a long train trip. Maybe more than two decades. I have been to short ones( a few hours) a couple of times recently.
Mom is here and I am just loving it. Enjoying all that she has got, especially the mangoes.
Mom is here and I am just loving it. Enjoying all that she has got, especially the mangoes.1 person likes this
