A loving girl who had lost her parents when she was a toddler, told me one Mother’s Day, “at least I have seen my father in a photo but I have never seen how my mother look like, I would have been the happiest person in the world if only I could have a chance to see how my mother looks like.” How do you console such a loving daughter? I was deeply moved to know why a four year old girl could not sleep without cuddling a pillow. The story behind is heartbreaking, she had the habit of embracing her dad every night she slept, but all of a sudden her father disappeared (died), only to be replaced by a cool pillow to enable this little girl to go to bed. Will she ever get the warmth and security her dad used to give?
The world of an orphan is miserable; like any normal children they also have wants, needs, likes, expectations, dreams, ambitions and longings for which there is hardly any probability except for the few fortunate ones. They need love, affection and care but instead they are often neglected, oppressed and denied. In most cases, they end up as domestic helpers and drop outs. They are being traumatized by the death of their parents and they also grow up with resentment. Unless they are taken care of, they can become potential anti-social elements in our society. However, if they are taken care of they will grow up with a burden and concern for children like them. They need our love, support, and encouragement to fulfill their dreams. As a good citizen and a good human being it is our bounded responsibility to have compassion for the least fortunate children who are parentless. Start inspiring people with your charitable services towards the orphans today because, who knows, tomorrow your children may be looked after by people whom you inspire to care for the orphans today.
