Speaking of brothers

Speaking of brothers….(written many years ago)

When my college going son was down with fever, in a far away place, I turned to one of my brothers for help. He assured that he would be in safe hands.

Time and again I’ve been bestowed with a lot of affection by all my brothers. Today I realize what great pillars of strength they have been, what an abundant source of energy, they have all been.

Let me begin with Rameshchettan, my senior most brother. He is working in IDBI Bank and has a sweet and talented wife. I will never forget that day when they accompanied me when I was off to meet my future husband for the first time.

Next in line is Nanduchettan, an IIT product now working in US. He is a devout follower of Matha Amrithanandamayi. I admire him the most. Premachechi, his wife is a family friend of ours.

Who can forget the lovable Unnichettan and his ever- sweet wife, Archana? They have two beautiful sons, Mahesh and Sanju. Unnichettan recently migrated to Australia

Next is my very own brother, Balc whom I call Chettan. We have great regard for each other. Prathibha his wife is a perfect sister-in –law. Chettan is a self-effacing and extremely helpful person.

Balgchettan is the cousin I mentioned in the beginning of this article. He is a gem of a person. His wife, Sonia is a wonderful sister. They have two beautiful daughters.

I don’t see Ramcchettan and his wife Amy quite often as they are in US. But still he is a well- wisher of mine. Ramcchettan is fond of photography.

Ramgchettan, the brother, close to my age and close to my heart is a great support always. Inspite of the muscular disorder he is suffering from, he is always positive and cheerful. He has a charming wife, Jayu and two wonderful kids.

The remaining two brothers are younger to me- Venu, a sweet boy who used to trail behind my brother and myself as a child. He had great love for automobiles right from his childhood and is well positioned in life. His wife is Joby.

Sanku, my youngermost brother is a simple lad. He has a very smart wife, Saritha and they are blessed with a baby boy.

After my marriage, I found several brothers in my husband’s home. My husband had four brothers and a sister.

My husband’s younger brother, Sudarsan (or Raji, as we call him), is a dear brother. He and his wife, Anitha are a strong support.

Well, you might be wondering why I wrote this article mentioning only my brothers.

I have had few wonderful sisters too.

Sailuchechi and Geethachechi, cousins on my paternal and maternal side are both fine ladies.

Preetha and Kalyani, both younger to me are strong girls and were my childhood friends.

And Chachu (Savitri)is the proud mother of two sweet little boys

Maya and Sneha are two adorable cousins of mine.

Having a brother or a sister is a wonderful thing. It produces a wonderful feeling. You can open up your mind to them. So always cherish them.