Dawn To Dusk

The wake-up bell rouses the entire home from its slumber to a new day of karma. The action begins at once with the ablutions.
This is easier said than done because even the most helpless and non-co-operative members is taken through the simple yet difficult task of using the wash room and being ‘dressed up for the day’.
The bustle of activity is much like that of a bride’s home on her wedding day. The clanging of metal and the splashing of water compete with the walls of those unwilling to submit to a scrub, yet in the span of an hour everyone including the slow and the stubborn are spruced up and are ready to attend the Morning Prayer.

All paths at 7am lead to the Multipurpose Community Hall. Some walk briskly, some slowly, some drag themselves, a few are carried or taken in wheelchairs and special trolleys.
In prayerful silence all settle down, leaders are seated strategically to watch over their wards.
The service begins and responses are enthusiastic and uninhibited. All listen vividly and respond happily.
The praying and singing of His special children surely delight the Heavenly Father. After the prayer everyone quietly heads back to their quarters.

Mealtimes are edifying to watch. The trolley laden with breakfast items arrive. Those who can walk stand in queue for prayer and the sister begins to serve food assisted by a few inmates. Those who cannot eat on their own are fed first. It is very much the same when donors bring in food for the distribution to the inmates.
After the breakfast everyone gets involved in cleaning of the home and the clothes. Thus, General and personal hygiene has top priority in the home.
To wash, to bathe and to dress the mentally challenged is no mean task. At 12 noon the lunch is served to the inmates.
Afternoon times bustle with various activities.
Capable inmates are offered opportunities to engage in skill development activities.

Every day and particularly on feast days the stream of visitors is unceasing.
People of longstanding association make it a point to come by.
Some provide a meal; others bring clothes; some bring stationery items; some bring provisions; etc.
At 6.30 pm the dinner is served and having helped one another the inmates sit around the TV to watch different shows.
By 9pm everyone gets into his/her bed and wish one another ‘goodnight’ and enjoy the good night sleep.