"Acchakuttan loved Facebook - the fact that we could all be so connected in a world that seemed to only grow farther and farther apart despite the luxuries of internet.
I remember when he was in Kuwait (pre-internet days), we had a select day of the month where we would all hang out around the landline, expecting his call. I can see why he was thrilled by the likes of Facebook and Whatsapp, us kids have no regard for these - we have it too easy.
He would eagerly wait to read all the lovely messages he would receive on his birthday or wedding anniversary or father's day.
He loved crafting messages for those he loved just as much as he loved receiving them. He took time to make a comment, to leave a post - packing as much love and thought one possibly could.
There are very few people who did not have the fortune of receiving accha's wonderfully curated good morning and good night messages - each of which he picked with care.
One time I told him about Whatsapp's broadcast list feature, where you can send one message to everyone in one shot - but the idea didn't sit well with him. "Mole, I enjoy thinking about my friends and family and sending them things that they would like. I cant send everyone the same thing. Angane pattoola".
He would spend atleast 45 minutes each in the morning and evening doing this everyday.
Sweet Acchakuttan :)
So his friends knew something was up the day his messages stopped coming.
I thought long and hard about making this post, I wasn't sure if I wanted to be so vulnerable - so publicly. There is so much I miss about Accha, how can I say one thing but leave out so so much.
What disservice I would do to him to hold back, especially on his anniversary - he who loved to celebrate and be celebrated, who loved to remember and be remembered.
Our hearts stay broken into a million pieces since his passing same time last year on 17th May 2023. I cannot believe it has been a year. But, in true Omanakuttan fashion and style, he continues to shine his glorious light into our lives, like Paru says, beaming through our hearts like a kaleidoscope.
Kettipidichu ummmaaa Acchakutta thoppikara. We love you, miss you, celebrate you everyday.
Omanakuttan Pezhuvelil Narayanan"
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