VISIT TO GREEN PARK

The Past pupils of Dum Dum Unit along with Sr. Esther, the Delegate of the local unit, headed first to visit Green Park, the home for the mentally challenged for women. They were welcomed by the superior of the house. Some inmates sang to greet their new visitors. It was an emotional moment to see some inmates in a state of oblivion without any knowledge of their surroundings. We should be grateful to God, who has blessed us with the wonderful gift i.e the brain with which we can correspond correctly with one another. The members distributed snacks, cakes and soft drinks to all the 320 inmates of the house. It was good to see how the Missionaries of Charity carry forward their goals to serve the poorest of the poor and the unwanted people of the society.

                                                                                          VISIT TO ST ANN’S HOME FOR THE AGED

Our next destination was the visit to St Ann’s Home. Sr Superior welcomed the Past Pupils. The Past Pupils individually met each inmates and distributed snacks, biscuits, rice and potatoes in a substantial amount. It was sad to hear the tragic story of why they were left in the old age home. I thought for a moment, is it because of this that most parents bring their children up – to spend life all alone in a far off home only to count the days of their earthly end? Well I leave the question unanswered!

Chumki Sengupta

Past Pupils Association Secretary

Kolkata Province