Thank you!

I was reading the Christian Voice today, a weekly publication by the Archdiocese of Karachi, only to see to my surprise ......this

“Young Catholic journalist Desiree N Francis has been chosen to represent Pakistan at the International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, in July 2010.
Despite her nomination as the country’s sole representative this year, Ms Francis is unlikely to attend the conference due to lack of sponsorship.
This publication enjoins multinational corporations and other such groups to step in and sponsor her trip to the Czech capital.
The leadership conference brings together hundreds of young individuals, diplomats, businessmen, politicians and experts from over 40 countries around the globe. Since the 20th International Youth Leadership Conference is the anniversary conference, it will have more participants.
The conference with the theme “a cross cultural exchange of ideas concerning the future of world leadership” is composed of simulation of the United Nations Security Council meetings, International criminal court mock pre-trials, Model Parliament proceedings etc
There are meetings scheduled with leading business experts, diplomats, businessmen and speakers from around the globe also.”

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You know who you are...Thank you..

1. for doing this
2. for helping me realise that dreams shouldn't die....so easily!

He's putting himself to good use...Finally!

I read a news piece in The News just today stating that the President has decided to donate all his body organs...

it read

"President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday became the first President to donate all his body organs, after signing a landmark bill to regulate transplant of human organs in the country.

The President made the announcement of “donating his whole body” after his life, as he inked the document in a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, also attended among others by Federal Ministers and health experts."

for more http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=100950

Good job Mr. President. Atleast your non-existence will be of help to people even if your existence ain't.

Whoever gets his brain will be a wise man for sure for he shall also inherit the ability to utilise his resources (living or non-living) for the best for himself.

Don't go for his kidney though...its gonna be rotten by the overuse of you-know-what by the time you get it....'Good people die early' they say....

Who are these people in the old age homes???

A recent visit to the St.Vincent's home for the aged in Drigh Road really got me thinking... I entered with a couple of friends and family and saw around 30 old men and women grinning with their wild teeth and lips only to give us they best welcome that they could.
These people all looked well above their 60's and each had a story of their own. "Tell Savi his grandad misses him, tell him i'm dying here, " said a Mr. Castana who seemed to have hope that we would convey the message.
Another Ms. Gomes kept calling and holding Joel--a 5-year-old child--who went with us. She kept making stories and pulling him towards herself and loving him...i kept thinking and kept looking at what she was doing. The nun in charge there caught my eye and said " she was a very renowned teacher at a school in Karachi. "
"Doesn't she have anyone here?" I asked.
"No family, just a sister who lives in Australia," she said. "They do send her cards on Christmas and New Year"
As if that was enough! i said to myself...trying to understand the reason how family could leave family even if they did seem like a burden.
A lady clad in a blue shalwar kameez with the dupatta over her head had tears in her eyes when i called her 'Maajee'. Can't believe how much they are dying to hear words of love, get hugs from family, meet children.
Another old gentleman, tall dark and handsome came to me and my friends and said in a manly voice "Thank you for everything, pleasure to have you here." That man, how could they dump him in an old age home....i kept thinking..and asked myself again Who are these people??
These people my friends are parents, they are members of our society, they are grand dads and grand moms, they are brothers , sisters, ex-teachers, ex-bankers, they are us when we will grow old. They are us when our children decide its difficult to take care of us because were changing...they are us when we stop earning and stop generating income for the family...they are us when we start seeing less...they are us when we aren't so strong anymore...
Im ending this blog right here with a plea to all those who read...NEVER ever leave your parents alone when they are old....even if that means sacrificing your career...i'm sure your mum did too when she had to look after you.

Think about it!

Finally Blogging...

As bad as it may sound, being a communications person, it has taken me so long to start blogging..but hey! its always better late than never...

The main reasons for me to venture into writing this blog are:

1. to relax myself by venting my feelings

2. to share my experiences with people

3. to connect with people having similar experiences

4. and possibly make a difference...wherever I can!

Honestly this is reminding me totally of my 'Dear Diary..." days.... hope this will be a fun experience for me...

Watch out for more...