And everything paused

On Tuesday, September 25, 2006, I had my first deposition in Brooklyn. I arrived early (too early, actually) and, although I was terribly nervous (What do I say to swear in the witness again?), things went smoothly and without incident. It was a short deposition, just 20 minutes, and I had returned home and scoped my work later that day.

Then on Thursday, September 29, 2006, I got a call from my father. My mother had passed away unexpectedly. My sister and I came together and just 15 hours later we (with our husbands) were on planes headed to India.

So I will be out of touch for a while longer. Don’t forget to check back. Things for now, sadly, are on pause.

This entry was written by Binita Shrestha, posted on September 16, 2006 at 9:31 am, filed under Career, General and tagged , , , . Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Both comments and trackbacks are currently closed.

12 Comments

  1. Rosemary Witschard
    Posted October 16, 2006 at 10:00 am | Permalink

    So sorry to hear about your mother, Binnie. My thoughts are with you and your family. Good to hear your first depo went well. (Now, if I could just pass this next jury charge …!)

    Rosemary (in storm-ravaged Buffalo!)

  2. caryn speizer
    Posted October 16, 2006 at 10:36 am | Permalink

    My deepest condolences to you, Binnie. You are fabulous, and I wish the best for you.

    Caryn

  3. Mirabai Knight
    Posted October 16, 2006 at 6:12 pm | Permalink

    All my sympathy goes with you, Binita. Be well and strong and emerge from this with your heart intact. Please keep blogging whenever you have the inclination. We want to know how you are.

  4. G.D. Warner
    Posted October 16, 2006 at 10:58 pm | Permalink

    Binnie –

    My condolences as well …! I lost my mother when I was 24, so I have some idea of what you’re going through.

    Pay attention to your dreams for a while … and take care.

    –gdw

  5. Maribell Munoz
    Posted October 17, 2006 at 6:42 am | Permalink

    My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones.

    Maribell

  6. LIZ LAPP
    Posted October 28, 2006 at 6:09 pm | Permalink

    so sorry to hear about your mother. my regards to you and your family.

  7. RT
    Posted October 30, 2006 at 1:26 pm | Permalink

    Binnie,

    I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My condolences to you and your family.

    From a current NYCI student, to you.
    R.

  8. Noriko Carnes
    Posted November 10, 2006 at 11:56 am | Permalink

    Binnie,

    I am saddened to hear the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you and your family. I still read your blog. You are an inspiration to us all.

    Noriko

  9. Jeni
    Posted November 21, 2006 at 9:38 pm | Permalink

    What awful news after such a great accomplishment. Sorry to hear that, hope you’re hanging in.

  10. maichyang
    Posted December 2, 2006 at 8:07 am | Permalink

    So sorry to hear about your mom in my first visit to your blog. My deepest condolences to you and your family

  11. Warmcozy
    Posted December 19, 2006 at 9:41 pm | Permalink

    I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences.

  12. Michelle
    Posted December 31, 2006 at 8:38 am | Permalink

    I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. My condolences to you and your family.

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