"Monalisa"

Top (L)- Appa with self (2018) and (R) 1983 Bottom (L) - with my first born (2011) and (R)-my second born (2015) A ppa – to me an epitome of love, compassion, perseverance, hardwork, integrity, zest, simplicity. I will run out of words to describe your nature. You left us too early, without a sign for us to be prepared. It is unnerving to think of 17 th Jan 2019. There was never a warning. You only complained of stomach pain. I drove you to the hospital that morning. You held my hand while I was changing the gear and said “Bhayama irukku da (I am scared)”. You were the pillar of our strength always but that was the only moment I saw you being weak. That literally broke my heart. I was equally scared too. Did you probably know there was something happening? I can’t believe those were the last few words you spoke to me. When the test results came the doctor said your potassium levels were high and suggested to get you admitted. Your son in laws drove you to the hospital for admissio...