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experiences. I found it fascinat- and courage to face the day.
ing how they wore “chatta” (top) It was the start of a new chap-
and “mundu” (dhoti) to school. ter in my life and the valuable
She would describe her routine lesson of starting the day with
of waking early and praying and a prayer has remained with me
finishing the day by reading the to date. She has taught us do a
Bible. These are habits she con- lot, but most importantly, plant-
tinues to this day. Truly admira- ed the seed of the most essential
ble and inspiring. lesson of life -- Christian living.
Ammaachy was always an I couldn’t thank her enough for
amazing cook. When she was that.
able, everything she made was Her calm demeanour and
so tasty and she always insisted willingness to listen brightens
on getting it perfect. She is so every encounter. Her face glows
patient in getting it right. When when she talks about our faith
I was home during holidays, she in Jesus. The way she innocent-
taught me how to make “ada” in ly and humbly surrenders ev-
a perfect circle. erything to God has always in-
I also fondly remember the spired me. Though it has been
time when I got my first job. I subtle and with much simplicity,
was in Dubai and staying at it has impacted us deeply.
Monuncle’s home. Ammaachy I still look forward to seeing
happened to be visiting and was her on every visit and continu-
at home. She would diligently ing these conversations. We love
wake up every morning and be- her so much. May God bless her
fore I left for work, pray for me. and give her peace and comfort
I used to eagerly await my quiet every day.
time with ammaachy. It used to Reshma
give me much peace, strength D/o Elsy, Perth, Australia

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