A home for Satish

We plan to discharge Satish from the JSK care centre tomorrow. 15 days after he came in weighing 7.5 kgs as a 3 year old bag of bones.

A lot of loving care has gone into this dear little boy. A lot of loving care has been given to his mother and younger sister and older brother too.

Just 24 hours ago it seemed quite hopeless - his mother living in a fantasy world about what will happen next - but nothing really in store.

Yesterday our staff took her to look for housing. They walked up and down and looked at scores of places - and came back with nothing.

Then in the afternoon her sister came to visit. The first time a relative has come. Our staff talked with them and her sister agreed to look after Mrs. Langru. She said that there was a 'room' near her house and that she would pay the Rs. 1000 deposit and also pay the rent of Rs. 400 per month. It all sounded too good to be true.

The sister went ahead and paid the deposit. The keys are due tonight. Tomorrow the family goes there.

Our staff took Mrs. Langru to see the new place this morning. It is no heaven. The floor is packed earth - the walls are shanty-town plastic. But it is better than where they were. Mrs. Langru was sad tonight. The reality of the next step has sunk in. Satish is still sick - and needs constant attention if he is to survive. She will not be able to work for the near future at least.

While the story is far from over yet, we see such a massive change in just a 2 day period. Many prayers have been said for this little family. We are grateful for the hard work that our staff have given - both in the field and in the centre. The next steps are just as challenging.

Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
I've no cause for worry or for fear.
He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
Gives unto each day what He deems best,
Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.