It is said, “Separations are wounds
that no one can heal, but memories are treasures that no one can
steal.” It was painful to say good bye to eight of our senior
sponsor children, but as they go for another stage of experience
which is the part of their life. To mark this event we gave them
memorable farewell with an excellent program along with sumptuous
meal.
It was the day the our beloved sponsored children took center stage;
a day the companions experienced mixed feelings of pride and
sadness, while the parents looked on joyfully; a day that will
forever be etched in the collective consciousness of Vimukti as
covering yet another milestone in this beautiful journey of
togetherness. It was the most awaited moment of the year for the
outgoing batch- their Valedictory Function.
The symbolic lighting of the lamp and cutting the beautifully
decorated cake by the departing sponsored children along with Fr.
Sathish Fernandes, director, took on an added significance as did
the invocation that followed. Fr. Sathish Fernandes then gave his
dear students the greatest gift of all – his blessings and wishes
for each sponsored child to make giant contributions to the society.
Further, in his address shared his childhood memories and advised
the students to pursue a goal and to strive to make a difference in
this world.
Each sponsored child then had his\her moment of glory as he\she
proudly expressed their feeling through their heartfelt gratitude
for all the financial support and love they received from Ensemble
Agissons France, for past ten years. Further he exhorted all the
sponsored children saying that every child should learn to give
value for time and money the sponsors spend on each child and always
remain thankful to their sponsors who are selflessly trying to give
better education. Today is the right time to remember them and to
thank them for all their whole hearted support and encouragement. He
encouraged the rest of the sponsored children to increase their
participation in sponsorship programmes. The dignitaries, proud
parents and staff followed them to partake in a sumptuous
celebratory dinner.