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It was a day to visit an orphanage a trip organized from our school. I was little nervous and excited too as I did not ever visited an orphanage before but I had heard about it from my teachers and parents.
It was a day to visit an orphanage a trip organized from our school. I was little nervous and excited too as I did not ever visited an orphanage before but I had heard about it from my teachers and parents.
After travelling for about an hour my school bus reached the
place. I could see a huge entrance gate on which was written “My first home”.
The orphanage covered a huge area with plantations all around the campus. We
were introduced to the children living there. There were kids of all ages who
were very happy to meet us.
One little girl was scribbling on paper silently in the corner of
a play area while all were busy playing around. I just stopped by her out of
curiosity to know what had kept this little one busy with. I introduced myself
to her and asked her what she was writing. She was very excited and told me
that “winter is coming” and again
bowed to write on her paper. I overlooked and could hardly make out her
handwriting but could read a few words…doll, blue scarf, pencil….and the list
went on.
While writing she told me that as winter has come she is quickly
jotting down few things she wants them as a gift from Santa on Christmas. She
sadly added that last year she did not receive any gifts but this time she
hopes for the one and that’s why making list to give it to Santa.
Hearing her words left me still I could feel the cold breeze
sweeping on my face. I thought how blessed we kids are that we get everything
before we could realize its need and importance.
I told her that this time your wish list is on the top priority. I
made up my mind to visit this place on Christmas and try to fulfill that little
girls wish.
Not all of us can do great things, but
we can do small things with great love - Anonymous
This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian bloggers by BlogAdda.
This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian bloggers by BlogAdda.
@ AuraOfThoughts
i too gifted sweets and biscuits to kids of workers making road in my society... felt great...
ReplyDeleteThat is so thoughtful of you Rashi, be the happiness quotient to many.
DeleteWhile reading her list, I was thinking about the simple things she had mentioned in it. We truly are blessed to hae everything we want but still we complaint.
ReplyDeleteTo spread a smile is the best thing to do and you did it. All the riches in the world do not compare with it. I bring the kids home and feed them once a year. My house used to feel as if it is reverberating with happiness.
ReplyDeleteYes agree we take so many things in our life for granted and did not realized that how blessed we are. I loved the hopeful spirit of girl and wish we all grown up can also develop that kind of attitude while dealing with adversity of life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a heart stopping story.The thing about the little girl writing her wishes for Christmas andcsomeone trying to make it come true brought a lump in my throat.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this I feel we all should be grateful for what we have. And can do our bit to make this world a better place.
ReplyDeleteThe little girl has some simple wishes ; hope they are granted to her. At the same time I wish for happiness of all the little orphans around the world.
ReplyDeleteWow making a wish come true is awesome. We try to do this every year by asking the kids of an orphanage what they want.
ReplyDeleteWe are truly blessed to live in comfort each day. It was really a thoughtful deed from you. Appreciate the kindness and the awareness.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and what a sweet and noble gesture it made me remember A similar incident from my childhood.
ReplyDeleteLife is tough for these little ones. it is lovely that you are doing something, i think everyone should do a bit to help the less fortunate, and if this happens, the world will be a better place sooner than later.
ReplyDeleteBeing a Santa to someone is a feeling of fulfillment. people have such basic needs that are also sometimes left unfulfilled due to circumstances. very simple and heart touching story.
ReplyDelete-Ujjwal Mishra mywordsmywisdom
What a wonderful story. Nothing in thus world can make you happy then helping someone and fulfilling their wish.
ReplyDeleteHelping some needy persons and fulfilling their dreams always makes me happy .and that's the best thing ever in this world .
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