First, it was garba on the rooftop under the stars at Seva Cafe, but that was couple of weeks ago. Today, it was garba at Gandhi Ashram with all the kids and adults. We had children from blind school come to perform some songs for Saturday Special. I sat there truly mesmerized by their voices-so pure. It is one thing for me to see the world with my eyes, but to feel the connection through their voices was something else. I might be able to see this computer screen in front of me, but God gifted these kids more than what eyes could see or detect. Their voices are soulful and simply beautiful. The messages that are conveyed cannot be seen-only felt. It was a marvelous event. After their performances, some of the teachers and volunteers performed. After that, we all got a pleasant surprise- GARBA! my love.. At first, I just watched the kids do garba. There is a certain pleasure and joy in seeing the kids so happy and dancing, but at the same time, the inner dancer in me could not resist the garba music. I eventually joined the circle and thoroughly enjoyed garba at Manav Sadhna Gandhi Ashram. It is something I will always cherish-the memories I have been blessed with here.
Last night was wonderful at Seva Cafe. One of the volunteers was going away, so we had a group dinner there. It was south Indian food-was really good. The food is always delicious-the love that goes into preparing and serving it adds tons of flavors not found in any grocery store. Words fall short to describe the beauty of Seva Cafe. I got another pleasant surprise there-few days ago, I had been introduced to two gynecologists there through one of the volunteer coordinators here. Yesterday, he called me aside and to my surprise, the gynecologist was having dinner at the cafe again! This time, he brought all these women's health and dental health screening, education material with him!!!! in Gujarati!! I was ecstatic! just what I was looking for! Hopefully, we will be able to conduct sessions in the communities here. I am very excited. It is like God gives you just what you need when you are searching for it-in most unexpected ways!
We are also trying to set up medical camps-I am looking forward to it. On the side, we are working on a dance for Christmas celebration! So much going on, yet I am having a blast! This is what I always wanted-and here I am living my dream. The communities are just so welcoming. Being a nurse is just my medium-but I get to connect to so many diverse individuals here and learn so much! be it organic farming, yoga, teaching, dancing, health care here, just everything in name of love.
I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities. -Whoopi Goldberg
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