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7. KALLUVELIL CHILDREN

Of the twelve children born to Abraham and Naithy, ten survived childhood. These ten -
five daughters and five sons - inherited traits from both sides of the family. While the
physical characteristics can be clearly seen traced to one or the other side of their parents,
their character differed for obvious reasons. Apart from the genes they inherited from
both Pathyil and Pannivelil, their upbringing in Kalluvelil, had a great bearing on their
conduct and outlook. Each one must be seen in the light of his or her peculiar
circumstances. Their parents treated them as individuals and so, while the attachment to
the family is strong in all of them, each one is unique. Between the eldest and the
youngest, there is also a span of almost a quarter of a century. In fact the eldest son of
Luka is older than his youngest brother. Time, therefore, has also much to do with
attitudes and formations of the different children. Parents too underwent changes as years
passed. Their controls, their perceptions, and their capabilities underwent subtle
transformations, which are reflected on the psyche of the children. But one quality
inculcated in them and inherited in turn by their children is deep affection and attachment
to the family. One sees that bond of love among the cousins in Kerala, in The Middle
East and in North America. The clan is close-knit and impregnable in their support of
each other. Others have remarked upon this at home and abroad. Our studies of each one
of the Kalluvelil children will be brief, especially those who are happily still with us.

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