matrusangharsh meeting

Matrusangharsh members had their monthly meeting today at 2:30pm at Nagpur office. The main point on the agenda was venue for the picnic says the convener of the meeting. These mothers of our mentally challenged students thought that instead of going out door, they will prefer having two nights camp at Sandnya Srushti. Looking to the majority opinion the tentative date for this two night camp was fixed for 7th Feb.2012. Members were up beet about raising funds for the purchase of additional bus for Sandnya Sanwardhan Sanstha. It is not very important that they raise funds or go for picnic, it is all about their involvement and enthusiasm. I am more happy about the involvement of mothers. We feel satisfied that mothers of our students can also smile and take interest in other things also instead of only worrying. We feel this enthusiasm about life works as a energiser and that in turn helps in positive approach. And this positive approach is the key in the overall development of mentally challenged kid. This will also help in the actual rehabilitation process of mentally disabled. Gradually these members of Matrusangharsh are learning and realising the importance of thinking beyond their own grief. They are now trying to help other families also selflessly. In my opinion this is the most significant development in the attitude of these mothers. And this is the most valuable contribution made by the forum called as Matrusangharsh. This forum has brought out more change, and that is change in the attitude of fathers also. There are good number of parents of our students who come to me and accept that trustees of Sandnya are doing so much for the cause and that too selflessly, while we as parents are only taking things and not trying to give back in spite of the fact that you are doing so much for us. In my view, getting this thought in your mind and conscious it self is a big change. I wish if more number of parents change this way, rehabilitation of mentally challenged will not be as difficult as it looks today.
By: Navin Deshpande, Secretary, SSS.