Holding her in his arms, he swore to give her a new beginning...
But now, his time is running out...
It was love at first sight. When 72-year-old Chelliah felt the baby's tiny fingers wrap around his own big one, he was overwhelmed by a feeling of tenderness.
Holding the little bundle in his frail, withered hands, he swore to give her a new beginning. But it was a new beginning for him too.
Chelliah and his wife had already buried three little ones. Now, this marvelous two-month-old baby had miraculously entered their lives.
She had been found abandoned in a dustbin and Chelliah and his wife were determined that they would do their best for her.
They named her Pavala, meaning precious jewel. And true to her name, the baby lit up their lives with a joy they thought they'd never know again...the joy of watching a young, precious life bloom before their eyes.
But today, eight years later... much has changed. Chelliah's wife has died and he is painfully aware that his time is running out too. "My savings are almost finished," he worries. "If I die, who will look after my girl? I must stay alive for Pavala's sake..."
Pavala senses her father's fear. "Every new person she meets, she comes to me crying and says, 'Please don't send me away.' I don't know how to comfort her," Chelliah says helplessly.
Though Chelliah dreams of sending his little girl to high school and then to college, it is unlikely that he can afford this with his meager income and failing health. But YOU can make a difference!
Sponsor a needy child like Pavala and gift her a brand new beginning! Your gift of Rs.600 every month will provide a needy child with good nutrition, clean drinking water, protect her from diseases and help her go to school!
Help a struggling child make it to school! When you become a child sponsor,you will get a photo holder with your child's picture and the child's story. You can keep in touch with him/her through regular updates, letters and even personal visits! You will also receive tax exemption under Sec 80G!
You could be the only reason a needy child like Pavala can look forward to an education and a future of hope!
Act now! Sponsor a child today!
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