Yesterday, Beyond Carlton took one more tiny step, we registered it as a charitable trust. Its over 4 months now, and it was one more step to formalise this people's initiative.
Beyond Carlton, would work to two charters-one to get justice to the families who lost someone and for the injured.Secondly, to mobilise public thought and awareness to fire safety.
What was a pleasant surprise yesterday,was our registration took all of an hour[if I leave the power cut out!] and we walked out with the trust registered. Truly impressive use of technology. That was a reflection of great e-governance.
Now ,the work really begins for us at Beyond Carlton. The formal banner should give us more credibility and recognition.
We do have some interesting plans ahead,stay tuned...
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Its over 100 days since Akhil left us,time seems to be whizzing past us, but we cannot forget every moment with him.I spotted this touching piece Nithya had written quietly, which is so like her. I thought it may touch you too, also, it would tell you more about our Akhil.
Read on...
My Son, God’s gift to us!
It was the year 2000.
Everyone, world over, seemed excited as well as apprehensive as it was the dawn of a new millennium!
At home, it was a totally different atmosphere, there was worry all over, as I was diagnosed with cancer and understandably it was dull and sullen. My husband and in-laws were especially worried as to how we would manage our daughter who was a ‘special child’ with different abilities.
The one who seemed to put a brave front and had a positive attitude was my son, Akhil. He was around 13 years. He was so positive and encouraging and not once did he show me, that it was difficult to manage without my help, his sister who was 3 years his junior. He just took over caring for her needs and looking after her, when I was away for long durations at the hospital.
He would help with feeding her, play with her, watch her favourite TV programs with her. It was as though, he had suddenly grown up the day I needed help. He just pitched in, as though that is what, he was meant to do.
I still remember, when I was undergoing chemo in the hospital, he would come to the hospital with my lunch on some days. Chemotherapy, can make you feel nauseated and pretty unwell. He would sit patiently next to me and coax me to have at least a little bit to eat; he would literally feed me from the plate. If I refused, he would say, Mom, you have to get well soon for me, you can’t leave me, and you are my best friend! You are everything to me and the one who understands me most!
He had also done two degrees in Reiki and he would sit patiently next to me and provide me with his healing. I can never ever forget, his love and patience!
3 months, back, my son Akhil lost his life in the Carlton Towers fire tragedy for no fault of his. He was just twenty three!
He surely beat me to it!
What I think he taught me, was to have courage, patience, to give love and not expect anything back.
I miss you very much Akhil.
Rest in Peace!
NITHYA UDAY
Read on...
My Son, God’s gift to us!
It was the year 2000.
Everyone, world over, seemed excited as well as apprehensive as it was the dawn of a new millennium!
At home, it was a totally different atmosphere, there was worry all over, as I was diagnosed with cancer and understandably it was dull and sullen. My husband and in-laws were especially worried as to how we would manage our daughter who was a ‘special child’ with different abilities.
The one who seemed to put a brave front and had a positive attitude was my son, Akhil. He was around 13 years. He was so positive and encouraging and not once did he show me, that it was difficult to manage without my help, his sister who was 3 years his junior. He just took over caring for her needs and looking after her, when I was away for long durations at the hospital.
He would help with feeding her, play with her, watch her favourite TV programs with her. It was as though, he had suddenly grown up the day I needed help. He just pitched in, as though that is what, he was meant to do.
I still remember, when I was undergoing chemo in the hospital, he would come to the hospital with my lunch on some days. Chemotherapy, can make you feel nauseated and pretty unwell. He would sit patiently next to me and coax me to have at least a little bit to eat; he would literally feed me from the plate. If I refused, he would say, Mom, you have to get well soon for me, you can’t leave me, and you are my best friend! You are everything to me and the one who understands me most!
He had also done two degrees in Reiki and he would sit patiently next to me and provide me with his healing. I can never ever forget, his love and patience!
3 months, back, my son Akhil lost his life in the Carlton Towers fire tragedy for no fault of his. He was just twenty three!
He surely beat me to it!
What I think he taught me, was to have courage, patience, to give love and not expect anything back.
I miss you very much Akhil.
Rest in Peace!
NITHYA UDAY
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