Sri Lanka, April 17 -- My dearest Achchi, you embraced many roles ranging from teacher and mentor, to sister and mother. You were uniquely kind, generous and selfless to all. To me, you were simply my Achchi. You always wrote elegantly about the Greats who should be remembered. Attempting to do justice to you feels impossible, and yet, I try. As you aptly titled your piece on Fr. Peter Pillai, I dare say, your legacy is the same-gone, "but the ripples still go on". You were the strongest Catholic I knew and had such unshakable Faith amidst tough situations. Your generous spirit was seen across your involvements in school, church, and society.

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