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– 5-year-old Anano asks her mother plaintively and pulls her by the hem. “I am hungry too! Mommy, do we have any bread?” – echoes her younger brother Shotiko (3-year-old). “Wait a little, honey, maybe the neighbor will bring us something,” – mother Gvantsa (29 years old) replies affectionately and strokes her kids’ hair. “The fridge is empty, I can’t calm them. I’ll have to ask the neighbors again,” the young woman explains us sadly, as if justifying herself. I turned away to hide my tears and confusion.
“Lord, I will endure any torment, just not to see my children starving!” – the poor young woman cries bitterly. “We used somehow to make ends meet, but now we cannot find any work, and the transport does not work … Sometimes the day goes by so that the children have only tea without sugar and bread!”
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There are three children growing up in this poor Georgian family, and they are exhausted by hunger and poverty: Anano (5-year-old), Shotiko (3-year-old) and Nata (18-month-old).They have to live in a creepy building that doesn’t look like a house at all! It’s cold here like outside, there is a concrete floor and crumbling walls!
In the depth of despair Gvantsa addressed our Fund hoping that generous Georgians will not leave their compatriots in trouble.
– Gvantsa, what made you address us?
Gvantsa: We have long been unable to cope with our difficult financial situation. We moved here from my parents’ house four years ago due to family problems. At first we thought we could cope with poverty, but we couldn’t. The dump we live now cannot be called home, there are just concrete walls here. But thank God, my husband’s brother sheltered us here, otherwise we would have found ourselves in the street with small children in our arms.
With the pandemic, everything has become even more difficult, we can barely keep our children. Sometimes they are completely starving and there is nothing in the fridge. My husband cannot read and write, he had a difficult childhood, he had no opportunity to get any education, but he does everything for our children. As soon as there is even a small opportunity to work as a loader, he immediately takes it on… But, you understand, the money he earns cannot be enough for three little children.
– How did you learn about Chernovetskyi Fund?
Gvantsa: Once a friend of mine told me about your Fund. I immediately visited your website and was stunned; I did not believe that you are helping so many people! I could not believe that there are so many kind and empathic people. But, I saw what you are doing, how you are helping people, and hope awakened in me again – perhaps, you will help my children too!
– How long have you been in such a dire situation?
Gvantsa: You know, 4 years ago we lived with my parents in Rustavi, everything was fine, but then my brother got married, and it became no longer possible for everyone to fit in the apartment. I didn’t want my brother and mother to be at odds because of my family, so we moved here. Joseph’s brother sheltered us, and we are incredibly grateful for that, we only pay for utilities.
You know, while we lived with my mother, the children had a warm home and there was always food on the table, but since we moved here, my angels have lost their childhood. There is almost no joy left in their lives. They, like me, are afraid that tomorrow we will have nothing to eat. I feel scared and ashamed to remember the moment when it became so hard for us that we had to cut off the hair of our eldest daughter (Gvantsa can hardly hold back tears). We told her that it was so necessary for her family. Lord, you can’t imagine what beautiful hair she had!
– Does the state help you?
Gvantsa: Yes, we are a socially disadvantaged family, we get a social allowance to buy food and the most basic things, such as diapers. It is getting harder and harder to pay bills. We can’t even buy clothes for the children, usually neighbors or just kind people help us. I am very grateful to them for everything! It’s winter now an it is very cold for the children even inside the house. If only they didn’t get sick!
– Does anybody help you? Maybe relatives or friends?
Gvantsa: Before the pandemic, my mother used to help us, she always brought pasta, rice, all the basic stuff, but now it is impossible to come here from Rustavi, so we were left without her support, the children also miss her very much. But I have a friend who always cares about us. When she makes some meat dish, whenever it’s possible, she tries to bring some to my angels. If not for her, the kids would have forgotten the taste of meat long ago – Gvantsa says with tears in her eyes.
My husband’s brother let us in here, and we are very grateful to him. If not for him, I don’t know what we would do. I can’t imagine where we would get the money to rent any room.
– Where do you live? Please, describe your living conditions.
Gvantsa: We live in a small extension, and there is concrete all around. Recently, my brother-in-low decided that we shouldn’t use the main door, he wanted us to have a separate entrance, so my husband had to punch a hole in one of the walls and install a door there. Our neighbor brought it to us, but it is very thin. You know, such doors are usually used as indoors between rooms, so it became even colder than it used to be. The windows are also very thin, the temperature outside is almost the same as inside.
Our appliances also went out of order, the washing machine does not work, so I just store the washing inside it and then wash it by hands. But what worries me the most is the stove. It almost does not warm, it becomes more and more difficult for us to keep the house warm … Previously, the children loved to watch TV, but it also went out of order – it was very old.
– What about your health and the health of your children?
Gvantsa: They get sick, they permanently have runny nose and cough. Last December, all members of our family got sick, everyone had a fever around 40, so the ambulance took all of us to the hospital. God! I will never forget the day when I was in one ward, and my eldest daughter was in another. They gave me a phone to call her, and she cried into the phone saying to me: “Mom, I’m dying, help me!” (Gvantsa can no longer hold back tears).
My child, she is so special … She understands everything better than many adults do… She was afraid to die, she felt so bad! Lord, don’t let her go through that again! She has changed a lot after we moved here, she became very withdrawn, she even feels ashamed to say “hello” to the teacher. For some reason, Anano is sure that she is the worst of all … My little daughter …
My health now leaves much to be desired – I often have a pain in my heart, I have respiratory failure. Anano’s immunity has decreased after the pneumonia she had last year, and now she gets sick more often. Not only me, but Anano too need examinations with a doctor, but we cannot afford it … I don’t even know when we will become able to.
– What is your monthly income? What’s it enough for?
Gvantsa: We have 450 GEL of social allowance per month, sometimes my husband gets lucky and unloads the car for a store or a pharmacy, but usually he does not get money for this. This is how we cover our debts. We still have a 50 GEL debt at the pharmacy.
So 450 GEL is enough for food – buckwheat, pasta, bread – and diapers, and of course, utilities, sometimes electricity bill is up to 50 GEL.
– What do your children eat?
Gvantsa: I try to prepare the proper food for their growth. I cook mainly soups, borsch, porridge. The kindergarten gives us cereals, some food for the children, which is also a huge help in our situation. I bake the bread myself. It is cheaper to buy flour than bread, and children also like it. They are very fond of meat and fish, but, you know, we have absolutely no money for this.
My middle son always asks me for yogurt, he calls it “butiti”, he says: “Mom, buy some butiti.” But if I buy it for him, then what about the other children? So I can’t please them with that either. We can’t afford sweets at all, I can only buy them lollies from time to time, and that’s it…
– What would you like to wish them?
Gvantsa: I want them to be healthy and to have a warm and cozy home, I will give everything for this. You know, when Anano was 3 years old, she started having tantrum when she saw a huge beautiful house. We could not calm her down, we even took her to a neurologist. The doctor was horrified, he could not believe that a three-year-old child could have such problems with nerves, he even had to prescribe her medications (Gvantsa turned completely pale). You see what a delicate soul she has? Even at the age of 3 she understood that our family is different from others, that we live in bad conditions…
– How did you meet your husband?
Gvantsa: About eight years ago, a friend of mine got married to a guy from this village, so I came to the wedding, and we met here. We fell in love with each other, he was so courteous and caring. From the very beginning I knew that he had financial problems, but he always worked, Joseph is very hardworking. We got married and moved to Tbilisi, we had no children for the first 2 years, but then God gave us Anano. We lived quite well, but when we got more children and Joseph lost his job, it became very difficult.
– Do you believe in the kindness of strangers?
Gvantsa: How can I not believe in it, if this is what constantly saves us and gives us happy moments.
I remember how one man once learned about our family. He came to our place and gave us a few kilograms of potatoes, a box of lemonade, even some meat. I made soup for the children then. How happy they were! By that time, they had not eaten anything like this for a long time. I am so grateful to that person … And just a month ago we completely ran out of food, we had nothing at all, the children were hungry all day. So my neighbor gave us some bread and butter for tea … How not to believe in the kindness of people after that!
– Would you like to address our readers?
Gvantsa: I believe that there are good people, I believe that they will help us. Every day I see people on your website helping families like ours. This gives me hope that my children will also experience happiness due to your attention!
We are already grateful to you for paying attention to us, for coming and listening to us… It means a lot!
– I’d like to talk to your children, please.
Anano, your mom has told me so much about you, you are so smart. What are you dreaming about?
Anano (5 years old): I dream about a big beautiful house! You know, they often laugh at me in the kindergarten, they say that I live in a stone house, but this is temporary, right? Mommy says that we will have everything, she only does not know when, but I will wait.
– I know that you go to the kindergarten. Do you like it there?
Anano: I love the kindergarten, we always play and have fun there. The teacher already teaches us to read. I can’t read yet, but I will soon learn. It’s true! I love to study. The teacher says that I am a quick learner!
– Do you have friends in the kindergarten?
Anano: Yes, I have a lot of friends! We always play the house. I can already do a lot, sometimes I look after Nata, I take her in my arms. She’s so little, but I’m not at all afraid to hold her.
– What do you like doing?
Anano: I really like to watch TV, you know, the one with the wi-fi. We don’t have a TV, but my friend does. And I also love to dance, I love TikTok. As soon as the music turns on, I immediately start dancing, as once at the wedding! It was a lot of fun!
– Do you already know what present you would like Santa to bring you?
Anano: I really want a Barbie and a TV. My friends have Barbies, and they will still get more for the New Year. I also want to play with them later.
– Shotiko, what are you dreaming about?
Shotiko (3-year-old): I want a lot of sweets! I love sweets and butiti (yoghurt), they are so delicious. But my mother hasn’t bought it to us for a long time.
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Friends, we have no moral right not to help these people after learning their story. Let’s pray for this family, ask the Lord all together, so that the life of this family would change for the better!
This little family is in dire need of food, medical examination, home appliances to survive! Help them to survive! Consider them as your relatives.
It all depends on God and on our mercy. You can visit them in person and provide all possible help.
Call Gvantsa and ask her what her family needs, cheer her up and support her, let her feel that she is not alone and that we will not leave her in trouble. It’s extremely important!
Their address is: Gori municipality, village Shindisi, phone: 599 70 08 52.
Friends, Chernovetskyi Charity Fund starts a charity campaign to help the Markhvashvili family” As you know, our Fund never stops on ad-hoc help. Georgians should live like any other worthy nation on earth deserves to live!
Please repost our publication. Let your friends know about the grief of this family! It’s extremely important!
God gives us chances to care about people who are unable to take care of themselves.
Friends, there is one more request – if you know about the misfortune of a neighbor or friend do a godly deed, drop us an email at: office-fsp@fsp.ge.
Our Fund’s accounts are:
#GE15TB7194336080100003
#GE42LB0115113036665000
#GE64BG0000000470458000
(purpose: the Markhvashvili family)
It is also possible to transfer money from Nova Technology, TBCpay and ExpressPay terminals. Find our Fund under “Charity” section (You can read more about rights and responsibilities of the Fund following the link https://goo.gl/GY2Gus ).
We have already helped many disadvantaged people! Let’s support the Markhvashvili family too, as no one is immune to bad luck! And who knows, maybe someday we ourselves will need the help of strangers!
One call saves life – 0901 200 270.
Mommy, I have an entire box of “butiti”
Shotiko: “Mommy! Anano keeps filming me! She films everything I do”.
Anano: “It is for TikTok. Everyone will know you”
Shotiko: “Everyone will see me eating “butiti”? I don’t want that!”
Anano: “Who should I film then? I will film you, mom”.
Gvantsa: “Please, stop, I am not ready yet. I must get my hair fixed”.
Anano: “Then I will film you!” (She turns the camera towards us.)
Now there is a little tiktoker in the Markhvashvili family. At the behest of you, our dear readers. This is how the new tablet came in handy. Anano and Shotiko have the proper children’s thoughts now: how to have fun, what to play, what yummies ask mom and dad for? You made their heads get rid of unnecessary thoughts; you made their hearts get rid of fear. Because kids were used to bothering their parents with the questions like: “We’re definitely not going to die? Are we very bad? ” And the parents went crazy.
Thanks God! Anano and Shotiko no longer ask such questions. It’s your merit! Everything you gave them came straight from your heart!
Gvantsa: I have so many things to tell you! So much news! (Smiles). I have been waiting for you for so long, I couldn’t wait to share with you. First of all, thanks for everything you do! This is our first time in the spotlight. A lot of people started calling, some of them came to visit us personally. Despite the pandemic, the world suddenly became alive and open. I still can’t come to senses from this happiness! I am grateful to you, to your entire team, to all those people who took my story to heart, despite the problems that everyone has, especially now, when it has become so difficult to live in Georgia.
You changed our life dramatically! Children got food, sweets, toys, beds, TV. And I am overjoyed with my new washing machine.
«Mommy has such an interesting toy – I also want to play with it! I wonder what to put into it?»
I met kind, empathetic, God-fearing people. They are all different, but I value them all. We became close with some of them. I was in despair before I decided to contact you. After the pandemic, we got lost, we got confused, we rolled down into the abyss at full speed. It was so terrible! I would not wish this on anyone/ There were days when I gave my children just tea and bread. Our neighbors helped us occasionally, but it is impossible to always look at the door waiting for help to come, to beg… Everyone has their own problems. I am happy that I contacted you and that you helped me convey my prayers to people. An amazing thing happened.
When many different people, including our relatives, saw our story, they seemed to look at us in a new way. You will never walk along the street and shout that you really need help. It’s impossible to tell everyone, and, well, it’s not even necessary. Those who are not indifferent to you will call you and ask, they will demonstrate they care… Suddenly, our missing relatives started calling us: “Are you really that bad?” They wondered how much weight I’ve lost, how I almost melted from stress.
«It’s our shared tablet, but I know how to use it better. Ok, hold it for a while»
Strangers brought clothes, toys, sweets, everything that we never dreamed of. And I realized how wrong I was, being silent and embarrassed of my poverty. I deprived my children of lots of things. And they were the first who needed help. Their fragile souls were filled with joy, they rang like bells when they felt warmth and attention. I should never care about someone else’s opinion. “What will they say, and what will they think of us? Will they judge us because we are in need? ” God’s people don’t judge anyone for poverty, your readers don’t do that. Yes, we were poor, and we have nothing to be ashamed of. If you need help, open yourself to people.
God knows, I am immensely happy that I came to you. My children got what they dreamed about, we are all extremely happy, because our dreams began to come true. And the one who judges, probably, has never faced real need and misfortune. Maybe over time, they will understand that children, their desires, needs, health and well-being are the most important thing in the life of every parent.
– Can you single someone out of your new friends?
Gvantsa: I am so grateful to everyone for everything! It is really hard for me to single anyone out! You know, every person is like a miracle of the Lord for us. But there is one person I’d like to say something special about. Her name is Natia, she is an aerobics coach. She has been by us for a long time, she lives our life, our troubles and problems. She’s very close to us. She adores children. All the time she tries to bring them something tasty, she takes care of kids. They are in love with Natia! When they hear a call from her, they go crazy from joy! Once Natia brought us a sink for a bathroom. She is very kind and warm. And now we have our own fire brigade!
– How did it happen?
Gvantsa: Thanks God, we met in peaceful conditions. Not on fire. (Laughs.) But I promised these people not to disclose their names. These guys are from Tbilisi, it’s the fire brigade, they are just ordinary extraordinary heroes. Every day they are fighting for the lives of other people. They called us after your post, asked what we needed the most. I said that my children dream of TV. That our old one burned down due to old wiring. I just gave utterance to such a request, because they told me not to be shy, to speak up. And can you imagine, they came after some time and brought us a new TV with Wi-Fi. This is what Anano dreamed of.
«I have to put our cups in our new cupboard. Don’t worry, mom, I’ll do it carefully»
It turned out that the guys do miracles every month. They choose a family in need and buy them the most necessary thing. Without any ads and so on. They are holy people!!! Our entire family is so grateful to them, I will never forget their kind faces, our sincere conversation. Guys, do not get upset that I am talking about you. I will not mention your names and surnames, as promised. But how to restrain my emotions?! Let people know and believe that selfless help exists.
«Give me the tablet back»
Even those with no means can do good. One girl from Western Georgia – Tamuna – called me to support me at least with a conversation. She apologized for not being able to transfer money to us. But she said a lot of warm, necessary words. Her sweet voice and empathy encouraged me. Everything matters when you feel bad.
– Yes of course! Did the local authorities call or visit you? Just saying words of sympathy is not enough from them.
Gvantsa: They called me from the social service agency and said that they would come to check the living conditions of the children. I was very scared at first. I thought they would take my children away because of our poverty. Two women came, they talked to the children, examined our housing, wrote some notes. I learned from them that I was entitled to get 300 GEL annual allowance as a socially disadvantaged mother with many children. But I only could get it once a year for specific needs. I am grateful to them for this information, because I had no idea about that. Thanks to your post, the Head of the district board also learned about us, and he promised to help us somehow after the pandemic.
– So, they are waiting for something. Nobody knows when the pandemic will end.
Gvantsa: You are right. They also came to visit us from a well-known local TV channel. In a word, our life became busy after the publication.
– Gvantsa, our today’s post is an opportunity for you to address readers, to tell them what their help and support meant to you.
Gvantsa: The light at the end of the tunnel! You can’t even imagine how much I am overwhelmed with gratitude and emotions! Though, no, it is right you who are sensitive and empathetic can understand my feelings. You know, I’ve changed even visually, I look and feel differently. You gave me strength, hope, confidence, and faith in the true kindness of human hearts. For my husband, my children and me, the life took a new meaning. I dream of helping other people someday, to those who are in the same situation as we used to be before your publication.
«This gift, what is it for, mom?»
«Will we switch this “blonder” on, mom? »— «It is blender, Anano». — «Well, will we switch it on? »
– Why do we keep having adult conversation? Come to us, Anano, let’s chat a little. Show us your gifts, bring them here.
Anano: Ma’am, I can’t bring a TV. But I can bring a tablet. Do you have TikTok?
– Actually, no.
Anano: You are like mommy, you don’t know how to play TikTok either, right? You need a tablet. Like I have and you will learn. I really wanted a tablet. The other girls had it. You can watch cartoons and play TikTok on it.
TikToker Anano
Most of all I love cartoons about “Baby Land”. These are such toys. Little dolls. They cry like children. So cute. And my new Barbie doll can’t cry. And I cry instead. On purpose. But she is beautiful. My friends also have Barbies. And we take them out for a walk together.
Ma’am, let’s go, I’ll show you my bed. It is with a ladder. I sleep on the first level, and Shotiko on the second. But we can switch. Would you like to have such a bed? Where would you sleep – upstairs or downstairs?
-Upstairs! It’s interesting there, like on a train.
Anano: I will switch with Shotiko then. I also want to go upstairs.
«When I get bored sleeping downstairs I’ll move up»
Gvantsa: Anano dreams that the walls in their room were without “stones”. She does not like the bare blocks. Hopefully one day we will have our own house.
Shotiko, have you already got “butiti”? (Shotiko calls yogurt that way).
Shotiko: I’ve got a lot of it!
Gvantsa: He got the entire box of yogurt and cakes too. (Smiles). He was so happy! He immediately asked me if he could share his “butitis” with his friends. “Of course!” – I said. He kept a few for himself and started to distribute the rest generously. He is a kind boy.
He was very happy with other gifts as well, he even hugged some things saying: “It’s ours, ours!” (Laughs.) The bunk bed made a big impression on him. He didn’t want to get off of it, he sparkled with happiness, then cried, then laughed!
“Shotiko hugged all the gifts in turns”
– And what about the youngest, Natochka? What did she like?
Gvantsa: Cake and balloons. One day they made a surprise: they brought us a cake and left it at the gate. The child got confused at first. And my heart was happy for her. How happy she was! She ran back and forth, wondered, pulled my dress. “Mommy, look!” She could barely calm down of excitement and started eating.
– Did you manage to find out who made this gift?
Gvantsa: It was our daddy. Ioseb, my husband, he has been unemployed for so long because of the pandemic. After your post, they started calling him for a part-time job quite often. Our villagers help us, they show their attention. As soon as he got paid, he decided to please our children and told us to send Natochka to the gate.
– What would you advise to people who found themselves in a similar situation as you?
«Shotiko, look at me if you are not sleeping! Can you reach me?»
Gvantsa: Not to give up, to seek for help, to look for a way out. We must fight to the end for the sake of our children, there is nothing in the world dearer than their happy eyes and health! Never think that you are alone in your trouble, do not give up, hope, believe, pray, ask, and you will be rewarded! Do not withdraw into yourself, knock on all doors.
– All your problems could not disappear at once. We understand that. So, we’d like to know what else do you need?
Gvantsa: We would like to add one room for the children. Anano feels uncomfortable in stone walls. Autumn is coming, the house is damp and cold. I do not grumble, do not misunderstand me. We want to create comfort for children, to create basic conditions. If anyone will manage to help us with building materials, it would be just great. We were planning to do it on our own and by our means, but, alas, we are not able yet.
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Friends, thanks to everyone who responded, who did not pass by, who empathized, who called them, helped them, encouraged them, prayed for this family! Good is power, the blessing of the Lord!
The cherished dream of this family is to build a room for the children. Likewise, a soul on Earth needs a body, so people need their own home, their own space, especially in a large family. Let’s bring the dream of the Markhvashvili family from Gori closer and build a room for their kids.
Our problems are noting if compared… Here are true misfortunes, in front of your eyes! Just thank the Lord for what you have. You are the happiest person in the world! Remember this and help those in need.
Unfortunately, problems of this and other families do not end here and now… Therefore, from time to time, look through the stories of unhappy people on our website, talk to them. Every time you dial the Phone of an unhappy person, God is blessing you! For sure! Go on helping these families! This is the best service to the Lord!
“It’s mommy’s toy, she does not let me play with it”
Your kindness is a chance for yourself to be happy in everything!
Friends, thanks again to all!
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#GE15TB7194336080100003
#GE42LB0115113036665000
#GE64BG0000000470458000
(Purpose: The Markhvashvili family).
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Let’s believe that helping others, we take care of our own souls and draw closer to Lord through the suffering that we share with others!
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