Randy Pausch

I first heard about Randy Pausch in April 2008, my first reaction was amazement. How could one who knows that he is going to die very soon, could give some thing like last lecture. It is one of the best inspiring thoughts which I have read recently . In fact when I was sort of depressed in the month of June, again I went through his last lecture to gain some inspiration. At that time, I was also glad, that he is still alive with some new treatment for his cancer and wished for as much extension as possible. But It is a sad feeling that he is no longer with us and has passed away on 25th July.

Marriage

I rarely get forwarded messages these days. A joke from the forward which I liked.

Everyone in the wedding ceremony was watching the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle to give away to the groom. They reached the altar and the waiting groom; the bride kissed her father and placed some thing in his hand. Everyone in the room was wondering what was given to the father by the bride.The father could feel the suspense in the air and all eyes were on him to divulge the secret and say something. So he announced "Ladies and Gentlemen today is the luckiest day of my life." Then he raised his hands with what his daughter gave him and continued, "My daughter finally, finally returned my credit card to me."

The whole audience including the priest erupted in laughter.......... all except the poor Groom!!

My GrandMother

My grandmother passed away earlier this week on 14th July morning . She was in her 90's and been bed ridden for last two months. Though few other deaths have affected me more, this is the one closest which I have seen. It has been peaceful one. I didn't satisfy all her wishes (going to native temple in a remote village, marriage) , but alteast I console myself that I spend last three years along with her during her last period in life and fulfilling few of her other wishes. Remembering the lines long time ago "Death is nothing to us, as long as we exist, death doesn't come, when death comes, we don't exist".