Rishi helps dhobi

Dhobi Venkatesh Jalaneela visits his dhobi ghat frequently
Given the family tradition he has taken on the family dhobi business willingly

About 3 months ago he cut his feet walking over some sharp stones on the dhobi ghat
It seemed regular to him but it bled and he practices some home remedies with some turmeric and cloth bandages
It healed over a period of few weeks until monsoon hit and his feet started to remain more in water than dry
This did not help
His feet started to swell and accumulate water internally
It was still not bothering him, not hurting, he continued his regular day-to-day activities

A few days later when he woke he saw that his feet grew cracks and to his nightmare he was hurting like million ants biting his sole
The feet had developed pus and had swollen more
The swelling had grown his foot size by 3 points that he could not wear a chappal sized 10, note his regular size is 6/7
Dhobi's wife works as domestic maid with one of our Sai Seva teams' member and she happened to mention this case to her
Dhobi had been to local doctor and had been taking some medicines, but it showed no signs of healing
The pain was getting unbearable, soon he turned immobile and could not walk

Dhobi was taken to a bigger hospital and was detected severe eczema
The doctor said, any later, and the foot would have developed gangrene
So much so that it would have led to blood poisoning and possible amputation of the organ

Rishi donated Rs. 15,000 from his accumulated funds
Rishi visited dhobi with his father to the hospital and handed over the sum
Rishi has grown up, he does some things which many of the adults do not think of
Gold bless you Rishi!

The sum of money not only help the minor surgery that the dhobi underwent but it also covered the post surgery expenses and hospitalization expenses

ALL DOCUMENTS CAN BE FOUND HERE

Latest update 1st May 2012

Rishi has trying to resume his regular schedule
He steps out of the house late in the night when the pollution is minimum
His friend gleefully accompany him and his father to play with him post 10 PM
Rishi enjoys riding his bicycle and loves to study

He hates the fact that his illness is coming in way with his regular schooling days
He is able to attend school very on and off and very rarely
It get tiring to sit along through the day but he tries to catch up on the missed lessons
What more could we ask from brave Rishi, he has appeared for all his semester exams, written ones

Today, Rishi learnt that his school's principal has decided to promote him to 8th standard despite of his poor attendance. In his words, "A boy who scores more than average in his class in all 4 semesters does not deserve to be detained because of lack of attendance. I would be more than happy to make an exception in his case. He will certainly be promoted to next grade purely based on his merit"

All smiles, god bless you Rishi,
Stay the brave fighter than you are,
Sairam

Happy Birthday Rishi!

God Bless you today and forever more :)
Lots and Lots of Love , Luck , Prayers and Wishes from each one of us!!

Rishi's medical schedule

Rishi is required to visit hospital every 15 days for regular checkup
His full body tests will be done once every month
This frequency is now reduced owing to his relatively stable state
The expenses though are regular
We are still able to manage the funds within our reach
His GVHD medicines are still begin continued to improve his liver counts

THANK YOU to ALL OF YOU who helped and contributed

Latest Update_19th November 2011

Dear All,

Hope each one of you is doing very well :)

Rishi has started to go to school regularly now and all his counts seem to be very much under control.

Please do keep him in your prayers and lets hope this was the last time Rishi had to undergo the pain and now he will lead a healthy and a very happy life :)

a HEARTFELT THANK YOU to EACH ONE of you...

May the good lord bless each one of you abundantly and please do pray i do not have to update this blog again for any kind of news that is worrisome.

Thank you Thank you Thank you :)

Warmest Regards,

In Love, Gratitude, Prayers & Seva,

Team Saihands

Update_October 13th 2011_Thursday

HI Folks!

Heartfelt Seasons Greetings to each one of you!

Rishi is on his 4th injection at the moment; in the hospital.

All his counts seem fine .

His liver counts , for which the medication is, is also showing improvement;slowly but steadily.

He will be home tomorrow by noon and that's the end of his dose of 4 injections of Mabthera ; also god willing his last serious medication for the rest of his blessed life.

Please do keep him in your prayers.

Thank you once again on behalf of the family and us :)

Warmest Regards,

In Love, Gratitude, Prayers & Seva,
Team Saihands

Update_October 8th 2011_Saturday

Hello ,

Rishi had his 3rd dose of the injection on Thursday.

He is back home now and all is under control.

His liver counts have not improved much but the doctors say we will see an improvement for sure once all 4 injections are done with.

Rishi requires prayers.. please keep him in yours....

Thank you once again!

In Love, Gratitude, Prayers & Seva,
Team Saihands