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My connection and feelings towards Cheenimma(Paatti's mother) went beyond the usual grand mother- grand daughter affection and closeness. I think this was possible because of the circumstances and neccessities surrounding the children's ( us--3 )welfare.the 3 of us were born within a span of 6 years. and being the first born I was taken into the close warmth of Cheenimma when Murali mama was born. and subsequently Ranga mam's arrival delayed my going back to Srivilliputhur.Childhood ailments were easy to handle in Madras compared tothe little backward Srivilliputur.Paatti was down with stomach ulser and she was brought back to madras to be treated by wellknown physician called Dr. Achaarya. Inevitably I grew closer to Cheenimma . this bond lasted until the day I was married. she was there to help both Paatti and me whenever we needed her. A constant personal adviser in all our turning points, good and bad, a grand sweets, a sterling resort,a cinema theater all rolled into one. Cheenimma !thank you.