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and Ammaachy’s children have  mother (Kunjunjamma), Am-
          had happy times--eating delicious  maachy’s younger sister,  I sensed
          meals, enjoying each other’s jokes  the love of the two sisters, and
                                           their genuine care for each other.
                                           In August 1999,  I remember how
                                           Ammaachy, who was 81+, trav-
                                           elled from Kerala to Bangalore to
                                           be with my mother during the last
                                           days of her life. During the final
                                           moments, Ammaachy, the elder
                                           sister, held my mother’s hand and
                                           said goodbye to her.
                                             Such moments are unforget-
                                           table--there were sacred and a
                                           legacy.
                                             Ammaachy  has continued to
                                           live with her quiet compassionate
                                           faith, joyful heart and is an inspi-
                                           ration to all of us.  We continue to
                                           be amazed at her ability to engage
                                           with all persons who visit her.
                                           At the age of 103, she is indeed a
                                           great mentor and a loving aunt.
          and reveling in each other’s com-
          pany. Those times were priceless.                       Omana
            In  conversations  with my            Second daughter of Ammachy’s sister,
                                                     Kunjuammamma, Boston, USA














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