Dear Friend,
Greetings from a jubilant Jhamtse Gatsal Children's Community! If joy were palpable from afar, I would say that I can feel it all the way across the world. The happiness that I can hear in the voices of the children and the staff when I connect with them (from my distanced location in the United States) is contagious. It's like a weight has lifted off their chest. Everyone is happy and feeling a sense of purpose again. It's the little interactions and simple joys of seeing each other, exchanging a smile or a hug every day that both the children and the adults missed. Now they bask in the comforting warmth of each other's company again.
This reflective time of being away from each other is beautifully expressed by Anita Kumari, one of our local and older teachers, in her blog post about being a teacher of life at Jhamtse Gatsal. By older, I mean years of service, not age; although she is definitely wiser than many her age. We hope these moments of joy, enthusiasm, and reflection pervade your corner of the world with their radiance too. It is with this hope, joy, and optimism that I share this month's newsletter with you.
I hope you are healthy and happy too. Together, the children and staff members at Jhamtse Gatsal hold you close in their daily prayers.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Vasudha Wanchoo
Managing Director
Jhamtse Gatsal Children's Community
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