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| From Christmas vacation 08 |
My uncle, beloved to Ash and Mira and who had provided exciting paternal company for them during their last summer vacation died a tragic death day before after 10 days on the ventilator. He was 49. A cardiac arrest combined with a seizure had severely damaged his brain and he did not come out of his deep sleep despite our fervent prayers.
While Ash wondered why he hadnt carried a torch when he went out in the evening and badly hurt his jaw (and subsequent hospitalisation), Mira carried a pair of slippers home so that she could go out for a walk with Donypappa. In the end they witnessed for the first time a Syrian Christian funeral. The questions have been pouring too - why his body is so cold, why his face looks different, will maggots eat his body and how they can when it is sealed in a coffin etc etc.
They were most reluctant to leave Chandanapally this time though we promised them they will be back in two weeks time. What they dont know is that this summer vacation is going to be different without Donypapa to run to in the family house.
9 comments:
Very Sad. Sorry to hear about his passing away. Hope Ammachi and mini is doing ok.
May he rest in peace. God be with him. May God bless all of you at this time. regards to all.
take care
from all of us.
Dear rosh,
I know how it feels to loose a loved one. May God give you all the strength to bear his loss and may his dear soul rest in peace.
Sorry to hear. May the peace of Almighty engulf you & family in this tough time.
Sorry to hear about the sad demise.
May his soul rest in peace.
You are all in my prayers
take care
thara
Thanks Ush, Thara, Donna.
@ Joseph : Thanks, Good to hear from a new reader.
Yes, we all loved him. I once asked donnychayan abt you and this blog. He confirmed. This was a year back. Now donnychayan is no more.Being at TVM I will remember him when ever i pass by Kims.
May The Lord support Ammachi and Mrs Donny.
You must be Sunita's brother? Robin told me you had been a great help at KIMS on the last day... R
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Interesting concepts from children so young. I was 10 years old when my first relative (A dear uncle) passed away and I never had thoughts of maggots (shudder). I hope the memories of the good times will outlive the memories of this sadness for you and your loved ones.
Hugs
Ruth from California USA
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