Nimmy Dayalu
Along with Cathy joining our family, after being married to our son Praveen, both Walt and Dolores also became very close to us. Walt always enjoyed the food I cooked as long as it did not have cumin & cilantro. He used to help himself to seconds and sometimes even thirds, appreciating every dish I made.
The last meal he had at my place was about a month ago when Praveen and Cathy told me they would be coming over for dinner with the kids, minus Walt & Dolores. So I made a good spread of dishes, using quite a bit of cumin and cilantro. And to my surprise, the whole gang walked in including the two senior citizens. Praveen then tells me “mom don’t worry we’ve got them sandwiches” I said OK that’s good because I put a lot of cumin and cilantro, which he will not enjoy, though there is enough food for all.
I set the table with five plates for the five of us. Then Walt says “where’s my plate” I had no choice, but to give him a plate, and served him small portions of everything I had made. He ate it all and asked for seconds. Cathy myself and Praveen looked at each other with a smile. Guess the cumin and cilantro tasted good after all the hospital meals he had the past few months! I then went to him and gave him a hug saying “Bub, I’m happy that you enjoyed today’s meal” not realizing that this would be his last meal at my place. He said “I always like your cooking”
He’ll be dearly missed by all of us. May his soul rest in peace.
Love you Walt. 😢