When Anshu was brought to the Asharan on 6th January, 2010, she looked severely emaciated. She refused to eat what we brought to her but liked the dry ‘roti' (Indian bread). We wondered if that was what her mother must have fed her to keep her barely alive! But we at the Asharan were confident that we would be able to nurse her back to good health like all those other kids whom we had served, before her. A month had passed when she started to show some signs of improvement. She began to accept new food items on her plate and we became sure that she would soon attain the healthy diet for herself. But we were saddened when we were told by the doctor that she could be suffering from severe mental retardation which would hinder her growth. It was difficult for her to sit without any support or even walk. But we pledged to keep up our efforts to improve her health and keep her happy.
Her occasional smile warms our heart and gives us the encouragement to continue our efforts in bringing care to Anshu and many other children at the Asharan. If you too want to play a role in bringing hope to her life, please donate.
