THEY HAVE HEARTS OF GOLD!

I could not possibly do without them! Throughout my post surgery and the chemo therapy days my home would not have run, we would not have had food to eat, Simba would not have survived, I would not even have managed to reach the hospital every other day if we had not had the support of these seven wonderful people who work for us.

Rumali, the girl who works in the house, is a perfect gem. She is young, attractive, intelligent and cheerful. She took care of the house while I was in bed recovering from the surgery or from the innumerable rounds of chemo therapy. Simba loves playing with her just as much as she loves being with him. They make such a noisy pair! Young Rumali does not take a single day off from work without giving prior notice to avoid any kind of inconvenience. She proudly calls herself the “supervisor” of my home!

Shikha dusts and cleans the house to perfection. She is quiet, polite and meticulous. One could not find flaw in her work even if one tried. Not one to take leave till she absolutely needs it, Shikha ensures that every thing is in perfect order in the house. She makes an extra effort as I am restricted to the bed much of the time.

Asha cooks for us and often does not keep too well. She is intelligent, polite and quick with her work. As I am compelled to eat food that has been freshly cooked at home, Asha avoids taking leave as much as she can. She ensures that all of us, including Simba eat warm, home cooked meals each day.

Bapi comes in once a week to do little odd jobs which are so important. He makes sure that all fans and lights are squeaky clean, glass panes are spotless and that Simba gets enough exercise.

The gardener, Jai also comes in once a week. He has been taking care of my plants for the last six years and proudly beams every time a flowering plant is in bloom.

Our two drivers Tirath Singh and Devinder Singh are totally indispensable even though three members out of the five of us are fully capable of driving. Both of them have neither ever been late for duty, nor have taken leave without prior information. They are so dependable!

These seven trustworthy people have hearts of gold. Their sensitivity, involvement and willingness to extend a helping hand have been pulling us through our difficult times. May God bless each one of them.