In Sickness or in Health....

Palki, a young, beautiful, intelligent girl graduated from a prestigious B –school in India was working with a leading technology company. She was doing very well in her career; the only problem was that her parents were not able to find an equivalent match for her. After struggling for 4 years, Palki having met 10-12 “jokers” she eventually hit it off with one “nice guy”.

They were in touch for 6-7 months before they decided to tie the knot and take the plunge. Being a long distance relationship, it came with its fair share of misunderstandings, fights, time differences, availability issues etc. At the same time came trust, mutual respect, respect for each other’s time and space and maybe a dash of love. The bond just grew stronger.

The pre-wedding chaos started; the arrangements, trousseau, event planning etc.etc. ; the list is never ending in India. Palki finally married Ajay – a young, handsome, well-educated NRI settled in US amidst all the near and dear ones who showered their blessings on the young couple.

Palki left her job to concentrate on the newly married life and was awaiting her visa to join Ajay in the US. Meanwhile, Ajay fell ill and was admitted in the hospital. Palki rushed the moment she got her visa.

A newly wed bride, all alone landed in a foreign country; a place she knew nothing about; straightaway went to the hospital; only to find out that her husband has been diagnosed with a serious disease. Hell broke and she froze; not knowing what to do and who to ask for help.

Finally she gathered courage and reached out to the families and friends and fought the situation bravely; she stood by him day in and day out; no complains; all she provided was unending support, love and encouragement to Ajay during these testing times which only helped grow their bond stronger and gave a constant re-affirmation of the love they felt for each other.

Ajay is now hale and hearty and they are enjoying a beautiful life together.

Such is the power of “unconditional love”.