I have received a call from an MSian. I vaguely remember the conversation but yet, it could be something like this.
“I have received an sms from xxxx that yyyy (another MSian) is not well”
I felt aghast because he never pretended to be someone facing such a grave issue in life. It is hard to believe but yet no one would be able to crack a joke of this sort.
I was having his number but no one was attending to the same. In a few minutes, a few of us got connected and started discussing on “What can we do?”
All of us were ambiguous regarding how to extend our help. But yet, everyone was concerned. Someone posted an SMS review requesting all MSians to pray for him. Many reports started pouring in stating that he is compromising a lot and it is left to almighty.
Amidst of all chaos also, everyone exhibited prudence of highest order – “his name was never discussed in public”. Almost everyone were knowing whom we are talking about but yet, no one out of inquisitiveness or any other purpose resorted to name calling.
After a few days, we got news that he went abroad for better treatment. Close to three weeks many of us kept our fingers crossed to hear from him. There was absolute silence. We have no idea regarding his whereabouts.
One fine day, he sent a “cutting chai” gift to almost all active MSians of the forum with a simple message that “today I feel like having tea with friends and hence I am creating a pond of tea”. Many of us got excited and tried to get in touch with him. But, none of the messages were replied to.
I have waited for long to have one M2M from his side ---- many of us were determined to fight with destiny to get him back to life. Don’t know what made us to react in this manner for a person whom we never interacted in person. But, it just showed the existence of virtue of mankind.
All MSians behaved in a godly manner; no one went overboard, no one ever discussed his name in public, everyone was serious enough to get him back to life.
A few requests to all friends –
This post shall not ever result in such a manner that his name is discussed in public. I have tremendous faith in the generous horde of friends who really behaved well during the turbulent period.
Cherish the virtue of being associated with a social network site. All of us got many agonizing stories to share but this was a life changing experience.
Wish that our old friend is hale and healthy.
Never hesitate to lend a few minutes of your life to those who are in distress
