Saturday, December 10, 2016
Dear Appacha, Sharon and Family, Steven and Family,
Our heart felt condolences.
I remember visiting Ammachi in 2010 in NY, to realize how Vijayawada Joy Ammachi and Thangamma Ammachi looked identical! I went back to India and told Joe and Josh about this.
And then when I moved in NY 2014, Joe and I got to spend my first Christmas with all of you. I remember telling Ammachi that I din't want to get married to a "Malayalee Malayalee" (meaning a guy who has grown up in Kerala).
End of May 2016, when Pradeep, Joe and I visited Ammachi at the nursing home I introduced Pradeep to Ammachi. And she looked straight at Pradeep and said "So I am guessing you are not Malayalee Malayalee, fact that she married you!". We all broke into a fit of laughter! Even though she was going through a difficult time, she still had her jokes on and was very encouraging.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Nina & Pradeep, Joe & Josh Samuel
