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My Grandfather is lonely he doesn't walk well
Thank you for bringing joy and hope to Munna and his grandpa, Allu, through Really Good Gifts last Christmas.
Life as a shepherd can be solitary, working alone with only the sheep for company. But Allu’s loneliness is very much amplified. Like the shepherds in the nativity story, Allu knows how it feels to live on the fringes of society. His body is weakened by leprosy, and he cannot stand up for long. Like many elderly people, Allu also used to struggle to see because of cataracts.
Thankfully, Allu has his little grandson Munna, the light of his world. Munna loves his grandpa for exactly who he is.
Allu has not been invited to a social occasion for many years. Like so many families affected by leprosy, little Munna is an outcast by association. It is heartbreaking that little ones like Munna all too often feel this is their lot in life.
Munna is so grateful to people like you for giving Allu a pair of protective sandals. It was the best Christmas present they could possibly receive!
The sandals give Allu the support he needs to stay on his feet while tending to his flock. They also protect him from cuts and scrapes that can easily become infected, leading to lasting disability.
As Allu was also struggling with his eyesight, the medical team operated on his cataracts. He is delighted that his vision has been restored!
Thank you for wanting the very best for people affected by leprosy, like Munna and Allu.
When we told Munna and Allu’s story to our partners in India, their hearts were touched. They arranged for Munna and Allu to come to their Christmas party!
It was a joyful occasion for both of them. Munna was happy to play with the other children while Allu watched proudly. Munna said he had never been to a party like that in his life! It was a special moment for him.
Thank you for taking Munna and Allu into your heart last Christmas and for bringing them joy.
Because of you, so many more people like Allu can receive the gift of protective sandals, and receive life-changing eye surgery - to experience the hope that Christmas brings as light returns to their eyes; children like Munna can also have a chance to go to school and receive an education.
