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It’s My Birthday–I’ll Party if I Want to!

It’s My Birthday–I’ll Party if I Want to!

by Gauri Chawla | Apr 15, 2022 | Relationships

I felt a tug-of-war inside at celebrating fifty: I wanted to celebrate but had been hesitant to do so. I pushed aside my mind and listened instead to my heart. I chose the part of me that wanted to feel joy, a new and different focus.  COVID Considerations As I...

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Pushpa Rani Bhalla October 17, 1922- February 17th Pushpa Rani Bhalla October 17, 1922- February 17th, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Nani. We are also blessed to celebrate the incredible life of a beautiful, generous woman who gave us so much love. She was a true expression of God.  A gorgeous soul.  Her life was a miracle.  Her life was well lived. 

Our Nani lived to be over 100 years old.  She was determined to do so & like many things in her life, she achieved that.  We celebrate her life. Yet we also grieve the passing of our Matriarch. She played so many roles: daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and the spark of life for her beloved family. She will be missed dearly. Our Nani was a generous, kind & loving soul. She had a zest for life that was unmatched. She was always positive and only wished for everyone to be happy. She was also fierce. Fierce in her unwavering faith in God, fierce in her love for her family especially her children - Madhu, Chand, Sunita & Vijay & her sons & daughters through marriage, Madan, Vipin, Ravinder & Bharti. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren with joy. She was competitive & feisty! No one ever beat her in a game of Chinese checkers & she was determined to pass her father’s age of 99 to make it to 100. She did with great love and happiness. 

I am grateful. I spoke to my Nani for the last time unknowingly on my birthday only 3 days before. She spoke English with me which is amazing. To see her and hear her, was the greatest gift. 
My grandmother has always been a curious, intelligent and resilient woman.  She loved her family more than anything. Our grandmother found a way to be content.  From the eyes of a grandchild - She was perfect to me. 
It was her time & she went in peace. That's all we can ask for. We will miss her but she is in each and everyone of us. We're grateful to have such wonderful memories.  Her last words were of wisdom and full of love: Always be happy. On February 17th the sun shone bright & warm for the first time that week. It was a beautiful day. It was our Nani blessing us all with her beautiful light and love. 
❤️😘🙏
#nani #grandmother #love #joy #faith
You all know my love for croissants! Today I took You all know my love for croissants! Today I took a croissant making class with my friend @wabekst and it was AMAZING!!!

It was so joyful and delicious! We made chocolate/almond croissants as well as Gruyère and carmelized onion croissants. 

Delish!

I wish I could capture the amazing smell of freshly baked croissants and share with you!

These are what croissant dreams are made of!

#croissant #croissants #favorite #love #joy #baking #frenchbakery #surlatable #fun #food #culinary #travelblogger #travel #beautiful #beauty #foodporn #foodblogger #foodphotography #energy #gorgeous #delicious #lifestyle #lifestyleblogger
Christmas in London is the best! ❤️ Christmas in London is the best! ❤️
Christmas lights across my travels! Christmas lights across my travels!
Happy 52nd Anniversary to our dear parents, Madhu Happy 52nd Anniversary to our dear parents, Madhu Chawla and Madan Chawla! 

@madhuchaw @ideas_taking_shape 

You are our rocks in life. Through the highs and lows of life, you both are always there and dedicated to your family. 

May you continue to relax into life and celebrate many more years. 

We love you with all our hearts! 
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#parents #happy #anniversary #52 #family #marriage #commitment #celebration #love #joy #grateful #blessed #daughters #travel #travelblogger #fashion #fashionblogger #fashionista #lifestyle #lifestyleblogger #london🇬🇧 #france #toronto #india #chicago #beauty #beautiful #health
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