Long-distance friendship and family

By Anita Freeman

My favorite memory of Usha is how gracious she was, I remember the first time she met Mike at Vidya's PHD defense, My daughter, Karen, was there as well, Usha wasn't so sure about Michael and Vidya dating, After they met, I got a lovely email from Usha telling me how she enjoyed meeting both Karen and Mike and after spending time with Mike and Vidya, she wanted me to know she approved of Michael and felt he was a good life partner for Vidya. I was so touched that Usha took the time to let me know she was fond of my son, as we were already in love with Vidya.. Thus began a friendship conducted by email, What's App and occasionally by phone. When we went to India for the wedding Usha and Sridher could not have been more welcoming, I will miss Usha greatly, she had such a joy for life and an open and warm heart.