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the work sites which made their enterprises successful. He would be the first at the site
and the last to leave. They made much money. But they also spent generously.

After having lived with his parents for many years, Thomas built a house in Kurumulloor,
near his eldest brother. The original house that was in Anchela Estate had to be
remodelled to accommodate the growing family. His work as a contractor helped him
build additions to the original house. In 1976, when Abraham died, he volunteered to go
to Kaipuzha to look after his bed-ridden mother. Thomas and Achamma looked after
Naithy with great solicitude. They stopped at nothing to care for her. After her death in
1978, Thomas has continued to live in the ancestral house, looking after the lands and
fields around Kalluvelil. He has also been continuing the tradition of the family of being
at the service of the parish and the village. He has been instrumental in rebuilding the
church. He has also helped the hospital a great deal.

Achamma presented the world with nine children. Jiju (Abraham) was born on
November 28, 1951.He completed his education up to Master’s degree in Commerce,
married Pennamma Karakarapparampil; they taught in Ethiopia for some time. After
working in several places, they are now in the United Arab Emirites. Johnny , born
January 9, 1953, spent a few years in Bombay, married Betty Makil, and is well
employed in Houston. Apart from his activities on behalf of the Kanaya community in
Texas, he has shown great love for his cousins and others in America. Eugene, born
October 7, 1954, married Jiji Mulayanikal, who is a nurse now. Eugene lives with his
parents in Kalluvelil. George ( August 11, 1956) inherited the handicap of his father, but
is a loving member of the family. He married Lissy and they are settled in Kurumulloor.
Job (ne Frederick Ozzanam , May 24, 1957) went to the Middle East, earned a good
income,started a lumber mill business, married Mini Panalickal, and is now settled in
Kallara. Jane (born July 1, 1960) married Babu Ettiyil and they are in Malabar. Jeissy
who was born on May 4, 1963, is married to Kunjumon Vellapally, and is a happy
member of that family. Chackochan, after having tried several jobs, married Molly, and is
now settled in Kurumullor, looking after the variety store in Ettumannoor. Jubee , the
youngest was so named as he was born in the year of his grandparents’ golden jubilee of
their wedding. He went to United Arab Emirites, and is a great support to the family.

Thomas has inherited the allergies and asthma of his mother. But he has not let any
ailment get in the way of of his duties. Matters of health have not been one of his primary
concerns. A person quick to anger, he is also quick to forgive and reconcile. All his
siblings look to him for support and help, which he metes out with no personal care of
cost or inconvenience.

Achamma has been a carefree person. She does not take anything beyond its just value,
with the result that she is able to soothe the hurts and ills within the family with her smile
and consoling words. She has cheerfully faced much sorrow and joy with equanimity.
Nor does she take slights and inconsiderate remarks of others too seriously. Life has not
made her bitter. Together with Achamma, they are a hospitable and loving couple.

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