Visit to old age home

 Introduction- As a part of Social Service club Activity some students from class 6th to 9th were given a chance to visit to old age home on Saturday, 26th August 2023.

 Acknowledgement-  We would Iike to give a special thanks to sister Joicy for giving us the chance to go to old age home to see and experience the reality of world. We would also like to thanks Sister Jincy for coming with us and Harsha Mam and Kumkum mam for mentoring us and supporting us at each step. Our sisters also sent daily groceries and ration for them.

What was the place all about?

The place that is old age home was a missionary charity and when we entered there the first thing we recognised was the place was well cleaned and sanitized.  The people working there were taking great care of the old age people. There not only the old age people but rather people of all ages.

 What was our experience and observations?

When we entered they all were sitting and were waiting for us. They all sang a welcome song for us. We felt appreciated by there kind gestures, however our heart shattered seeing there horrid conditions. People were depressed but smiled and felt happy when they saw us.They tried to find happiness in very small things. The people there were beautiful, sweet souls who were left behind by there families. They all were mentally challenged and were found on streets. We all sang songs and danced with them we also interacted with them some where sitting at the back and were crying for the families. Some danced with us too and some of them sang solo songs for us.

 CONCLUSION

These incidents should draw our attention to our own lives. We don't appreciate the gifts we have, we don't appreciate our privileges, we simply ignore the greatness of life and look at the shortcomings. The people there felt overjoyed seeing us, which shows that even though they are in a miserable condition, they still cherish the little moments that bring joy to the heart. Instead of going to hotels, fancy restaurant and malls, celebrate your birthday by visiting an old age home, a charity or other places of that kind.