The journey began with a step,

So now it has gone ahead.

It was a plan from above,

To celebrate the golden years of love

It all began on November19th 1947 with a cry of a babe,

Anna they Christianized her,

The third to be born in the family of Andrews

She grew up with the other five vibrant siblings

 

There were loving in their relation,

So it was here that natured this lovely vocation.

She was happy and carefree as a child,

As she grew up cycling and swimming in the love of the Lord

The lovely colour of those water lilies of the famous Mahanandar Lake,

Added the colour of beauty to this innocent soul.

Every event was a foundation to the footsteps that she would take,

Neither war, nor rejection or bitter separation could turn her aback.

 

The deep determination brought her to Kolkata from Burma,

Far from her family and friends, whom she missed a lot.

The goal was set and the hope was bright,

To follow the SON with the decision so upright.

Bandel was where she was taken first to experience the new life,

Where she also encountered animals so wild.

But they all felt the protection of Our Lady,

So they were safe from the dangers of death.

 

The preparation soon began on August 5, 1965,

When she went to Shillong to do two years Novitiate.

Then she said her first YES  on August 5 1967,

And surrendered her entire life for her Lord of life.

Looking back at those fifty golden years,

It links the sweet memories so dear.

The amazing Graces of the Lord were so visible,

To keep you all through your trials.

So today the favorable time has come to celebrate,

This auspicious day of an amazing vocation.

In joy and love you served the lord in the Young,

Bringing many of them closer to the Lord.

As the golden bells chime and brings the celebration mood,

So we as province raise our hearts in thanks giving.

We feel it as a great privilege to wish you today,

That YOU celebrate the gift of LIFE every day

As YOU take your GOLDEN FOOTSTEPS.