I could not write around this as I am little overwhelmed to share my thoughts around AIDS. Why??
An emotional factor involved behind my resistance is that my sponsored daughter lost both her parents due to AIDS.
She was checked last year as she was not keeping well and by grace of God she is negative. I know how hard it was for me to convince my people that I want to be associated with her as they all had questions -“you do not know??...maybe??..ifs?? and so many buts.......”.
But today my people and my friends stand with me and appreciate all that little I do for her. Indeed, they all are more involved than me. I see my husband and friends hugging and loving her more than I do.
She lost her parents and many have lost their lives or families. AIDS is dreadful. Spreading knowledge and awareness is not enough. What really requires is our participation in taking this knowledge to those areas where is yet to be received. Dedicate a day of a year to do something for those who are caught by the monster called ‘AIDS’. You can do a lot just by wishing people around you – “World Aids Day”, trust me it will spread like a fire...........
I appreciate all such forums that are making people aware about AIDS.
