Chanchal
on Mark Takefman in Barmer (India), 25/Sep/2009 08:10, 34 days ago
Chanchal is a 33 year old woman, married toSudhirTailong. She has a beautiful 5 year old daughter Sabhya who comes over to the office after school and loves to play with me. Chanchal works in our office as a part time consultant and I have recently been working on some R&D with her on the drought situation in Rajasthan in order to write a paper to find funds for the local villagers. (see the report athttp://societytoupliftruraleconomy.blogspot.com/)Chanchal is first of all a very beautiful woman with an intense look when she speaks with you. I often feel like the rabbit caught in the headlights of the car, unable to move. She is a very intelligent and sensitive to the pain and suffering of those in need. This sensitivity drives her work. It has been a real pleasure to watch her work and be a part of the effort to we share here at SURE.She also is an amazing dresser. Maybe it’s me, but I don’t think in all the time I’ve been here I’ve seen her in the same outfit twice and always a beautiful sari.She has also been a good friend, helping me from the beginning to find a home and settling in, being concerned when I have been sick and helping me find resources for my home. I am very grateful to know her and know we will continue our friendship even after I leaveIndia. In fact, I have been encouraging her to come toCanadawith her husband and daughter.The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof. -R.Bach