MY JOURNEY IN SNEHASADAN

Lonavala Camp Senior Girls' Drawing Competition - First Prize, Bhagyarathi Swami (House 9)

 My Journey in Snehasadan 

I was happy at home till some issues erupted and I had to come to Snehasadan Home No. 9, on 21^st January 2021. Within 2 days I got tired of staying here. I was very sad the whole day and frustrated because I was not getting the happiness of having my family and friends. Sometimes, I thought of running away from here but at the same time, I was also afraid of going out alone. Gradually, I started thinking positively as I observed other girls living happily in House No.9. Many of them became my good friends.

           As the months passed, I was joyful and happy to stay here because of the love and care of the sisters and the other girls. I also realized that happiness is not found only in the family or friends and the phone; it is also about nurturing my own life by utilizing given opportunities. Snehasadan was one such opportunity. As I started interacting with everyone my world in Snehasadan changed. The girls are very caring and helpful. They took good care of me, whenever I was sick or injured. And from the start till now, I am very safe here and protected from all dangers. All the Fathers and Sisters pay special attention into each child in Snehasadan. Now, I feel that I am very lucky that I came to Snehasadan and got everything that I could not get at home.

          In the beginning, I thought that staying here I cannot do anything, but now I know that here I can fulfill all my dreams. I can achieve my goals with the help of Fathers, Sisters and social workers. They got me admitted to Sunflower Secondary English Medium School for my 10^th standard. They made available a separate coaching teacher for my difficult subjects. I have successfully completed my SSC with 79%.

      Fathers, Sisters and social workers are very caring, loving, and sweet. Fr. Noel, Fr. Welington and Fr. Lenoy are very loving and gentle. They always showed me the right path and give me love and blessings.

We also got to go to Lonavala for holiday camp. There, all girls of Snehasadan, Fathers, Sisters come togethr to enjoy the vacation. Now, I don’t want to go away from Snehasadan. I am really very happy to stay here. Snehasadan has been a blessing in my life.

I love Snehasadan.

- Karishma Verma (House No.9)