A Day of Shocking Bad News

November 26, 2011 | Category: Daily Life | News by: Ghanshyam Kumar (Hindi Teacher)

It was the morning of November 23, when the school was in normal session, and we got two items of bad news for the Jhamtse Gatsal Children’s Community. Unfortunately, it was the news of two deaths. We lost the grandfather of our very esteemed and devoted teacher Ms. Gombu Lhamu, who had been battling kidney failure for seven years; and one of our very old supporters, Mr. David Prifti, who had a great attachment to our community. David Sir had been valiantly fighting cancer for a long time. It was a painful shock to receive both the bad news on the same morning. We stopped classes to honor the departed souls. Some of staff members left for Tawang with Gombu Lhamu to support her and her family in their loss and the rest of us and children started prayers for the peaceful passage of the souls.

Holy prayers were continued until the next day with traditional butter lamps and Monlam chanting. All of us at the community stand beside the families in their moments of grief and pray that they will find the strength to bear the loss.

In the last few months, our community has faced the pain of losing loving family members and dear supporters. We are supporting each other to overcome this pain and sadness, and we keep all beings struggling with the pain of losing loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. We ask the same of all our blog readers too.

5 Comments

  1. Sue
    on November 27th, 2011
    1

    I am so sorry to hear this sad news.

    I include you in my prayers for healing, and comfort.

    Peaceful wishes for all of the community.

    Sue

  2. Mark
    on November 27th, 2011
    2

    My condolences to Ms. Gombu Lhamu, her family, the Prifti family (Monica, Lucas and Amanda) and the entire JGCC and JI community. We’ve lost loved ones but their legacy and memory will always be with us.

    With Love and Prayers,
    Mark

  3. William Seaver
    on November 27th, 2011
    3

    I am so sorry to hear this. I do not know the grandfather of Ms. Gombu Lama, but both my children had Dave Prifit as their high school art teacher. He helped my son choose his career as a graphic designer and saw my daughter’s pain in her artwork. He helped both of my children grow up into happy, productive adults. He will be missed by all of my family.

  4. Sabyasachi
    on November 27th, 2011
    4

    My deepest condolences to both of the family..
    May their soul rest in peace

  5. Sandy
    on December 23rd, 2011
    5

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending so, so, so much love to all the families in this difficult time,
    <3 sandy

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