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Religious life has bent her, but not broken her. She is her own individual self. She has a
mind of her own, and, though politely and gently, she still tells her mind to those who
will hear her. Whether it be superiors, peers, or relatives, Sr. Vincent, with characteristic
familial traits, would question and criticize. But she would also demonstrate the ability to
lead and find innovative solutions.
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.Sr. Vincent had her share of crosses. She had all sort of ailments She had to be
hospitalised for long periods of time. Abraham was by her side constantly. At times, he
got special permission to stay in Kalluvelil to undergo naturopathic treatment,
administered by her father.

Abraham enjoyed her company, and confided in her. If there was one person whom he
would listen to implicitly, it was Sr. Vincent. Particularly in the last few years of his life,
when there were no children constantly by his side, it was his great joy to have the
frequent visit of Sr. Vincent.

Sr. Vincent was blessed with the grace of preparing several of her dear ones for their final
journey. She was at the bedside of her brother as he lay dying; she was with her father
when he breathed his last. She stood vigil at the death bed of her mother, and her sister
Mariamma.

In 1995 she thought that she was going to lose her eyesight. But by the grace of God, and
the expert treatment of physicians, she is able to see sufficiently, so that she continues to
write to her people all over the world. All her nieces and nephews have affectionate
regard for her.They give her generously and she gives it all away generously. She cannot
say “No” to the sick and needy. Perhaps she inherited that quality from her dear mother.
But when she was asked to take over the directorship of a trust that her people abroad
was willing to set up, she prayed about it, consulted her Mother General (who happened
to be her own niece) and decided that she could not take on such a heavy responsibility.

Sr. Vincent has been the glue that has kept the family together. After her many years of
active life, the good sisters have now sent her to her mother House in Kaipuzha where
she began her religious life. Her many admirers and wellwishers hope that she will live a
long , healthy, retired life, serving her people, and leading them to their heavenly reward.

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