Jeyatheeran Muttiah

Born:1 December 1943

Died: 11 September 2010

In Memory of my dear Sithi Grandpa 

- by Miriam Brainerd 11 years at the time of this reflection

God made everyone special in their own way. Sithi grandpa was a quiet person, although quiet he did a lot for people.

Whenever we stayed at Anuba grandma's and Sithi grandpa's house, they took good care of us. I remember the first person to say Good Morning! to me would be Sithi grandpa. When we visit them, Sithi grandpa would take us out and spend time with us. He often took us to McDonald's.

I remember Sithi grandpa's last visit to Ottawa. Sithi grandpa came with me to my swimming lesson and complemented me on my swimming. He also helped appa prepare the vegetable plot for planting. We took Rachel acca and Calvin anna to the Byward Market to have Beavertails and also brought some Beavertails for Sithi grandpa and Anuba grandma. When they were leaving Ottawa, I asked them to visit us again, everyone replied that they would try, but Sithi grandpa said "of course we will come again". I loved Sithi grandpa very much.

The afternoon we received the news that Sithi grandpa was in hospital, I became very worried. I kept praying and asking Jesus, "help Sithi grandpa to be okay." I knew God was going to do what was right. That night I got in to bed but could not sleep. I got up and asked amma whether Sithi grandpa was going to be okay. Amma and I talked for a while and prayed together. At around 11:00 pm the phone rang. Appa hung-up the phone and came and told us that Sithi grandpa had passed away. I was in tears. After I had calmed down I realized that this was God's plan.

I still miss Sithi grandpa very much. But I know that Sithi grandpa is in the best place ever!!!