Recently we witnessed a very sad scene in the Aragvishvili family: three hungry and frightened children next to their mother suffering from cancer ... At that time, the fear of losing their only loved person overshadowed all other feelings and needs. Of course, good friends of the Fund could not pass by their heartbreaking story:

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  You can't recognize them now! 9-year-old Beka, 11-year-old Amelia and 16-year-old Giorgi smile again, and their mother Ia is on her way to recovery. Your help and support instilled hope in them and gave the poor woman strength to get on her feet and resume her fight for the well-being of her children!

“Now mom can bake patties for us! - 11-year-old Amelia rejoices. - Or just toast bread in the oven! Do you know how delicious it is?! Come to have patties with us! "

One more kind Georgian family felt happier thanks to your compassion and mercy, friends!

  - Ia, how has your life changed after we published the article about you?

Ia: Changed? You are probably joking! You have absolutely transformed our life! I don't even know how to thank you. I was so exhausted by the illness and constant worries that my children were deprived of everything ... In the depth of despair, I addressed your Fund for help. I could hardly hope that we would receive such wonderful gifts, that the children would eat that delicious food and I would not have to worry about their winter clothes...

We just couldn't believe our eyes when your employees brought a refrigerator, a gas stove, a washing machine, the food! There was no chance for us to buy all these things by ourselves ... And now! Oh Lord, thank you! All this is ours! Before I got ill, I managed to cope somehow, at least we did not starve. It was because of cancer, this terrible disease, that we found ourselves in such poverty - it’s impossible to keep the children when the allowance is all you have... And when you brought groceries and food, I even managed to bake patties for my children!

God, you can’t imagine how happy they were when the house was filled with delicious aromas - they hadn't eaten normally for so long ...

You gave us exactly what we needed most, because due to my illness, even the simplest housework became unbearable for me... All the work fell on the children... I felt guilty that they did not have a normal childhood, it depressed me. The washing machine solved one of the main problems, because I am not capable of washing by hand ... And when I managed to cook soup for the children, it used to spoil soon without a refrigerator even in winter. It’s needless to say, that you made our life much easier and gave us a lot of joy!

- What do you remember the most? Maybe you remember the names of people, who helped you?

Ia: I am grateful to everyone who responded to our grief. To everyone who did not pass by our misfortune ... Thus, you made my children feel that we are not alone, that the friends of the Fund take our fate to heart.

A wonderful woman came to visit us, but I was so excited that, unfortunately, I could not remember her name. She brought clothes to my children and gave them 50 GEL! We are immensely grateful to her for this.

A young man, Giorgi by name, also came to see us. He said that parishioners of a church had collected money for us, he brought some food, felt-tip pens, coloring books, toys and sweets for the children, and most importantly - warm jackets and shoes for them - brand new, high quality! It was a load off my mind. Dressing three children for winter is not an easy task, and even more so - in our situation. Unfortunately, I did not remember on behalf of the parishioners of which church we received these gifts, but believe me, I will pray every day for them! Because along with these things, people gave us a piece of their emotional warmth, their attention and care! I want to thank all of them! God bless your children!

– Did the local government somehow react to our post? Did they ask about your condition and did they help you with anything?

Ia: You know, since the state fully paid for my operation, treatment and rehabilitation course, I can't really complain. Many thanks to them for that! Now, when I am better, I can already think about getting back to work, so that I could keep my children independently, provide them with at least the basic stuff - food and clothing.

- It’s great to know that you are getting better, Ia. How do you feel yourself now?

Ia: Thank you, the worst is over. The operation went well, now I am taking a rehabilitation course. Although I am still quite weak, I am already determined to recover, return to work and fight for the well-being of my children! Moreover, you and the friends of the Fund gave us a lot of positive emotions, and this also played an important role in my recovery!

- Tell me about your emotions, please…

Ia: You know, when we addressed your Fund for help, I felt myself very bad and scared, my disease almost broke me ... And the children were very scared too, because they had no one but me. Desperate and realizing that there was nowhere to wait for help, I decided to write to you in the hope that you would bring at least some food to my children. We certainly didn't expect to get so many gifts and such support! You made my children smile again, and I don't know how to thank you for that!

- Can I talk to them, please? Giorgi, as the eldest, tell me, which of the gifts you like most?

Giorgi (16-year-old): I am happy that my mom and my younger brother and sister are happy. Mom was so exhausted, she suffered and worried about us, and now she is smiling! I even tried to find a job to help her somehow...

Ia: I cannot allow my 16-year-old son to work ... He should study now, he already helps me a lot with Beka and Amelia, just like an adult! I will get stronger soon and will become able to provide my children with the basic stuff...

- Gio, was there anything that particularly pleased you?

    Giorgi: We had absolutely nothing to wear, so clothes and shoes were probably the best gift.

  Amelia (11-year-old): And I liked the toys most of all, the teddy bears ... And also, a gas stove. When you brought us groceries, my mother baked patties and promised me to teach me cooking!

    Beka (9-year-old): I also liked the toys and coloring books! We haven’t received anything for so long! My sister and I have new felt-tips, and we can draw all day long!

    Amelia: By the way, now, if there are no ingredients for patties, mom simply toasts Georgian bread for us in the oven. Do you know how delicious it is?!

  - Ia, what does this support and help mean to you?

  Ia: You stood by our side when hope seemed to run out. Since we are completely alone in this world, we have no one to address for help... And you have responded. Thanks to you, people learned about our trouble and became able to help us. I am immensely grateful to you for this! You cannot even imagine how important it is to know that there is someone who is not indifferent to your pain ... Probably, this is the most important thing in life - to realize that you are not alone. I know many are going through hard times right now. Many, even well-to-do families, found themselves in a difficult situation because of the pandemic ... And I am grateful to everyone who, despite this, shared with my children, perhaps, their last piece of bread, saved a penny for us and did not leave us to our fate. May God grant all of them happiness and health!

  - Maybe you have some more problems that our readers can help you with? 

  Ia: You have already done so much for us, how can I ask for more? My conscience wouldn't let me to... But since I'm still completely weak and can't work, I want to ask you again not to forget about us ... You know, there is always lack of food ... And children also dream of a TV - ours does not work at all - and they are locked up at home due to coronavirus. But this is just a wish. I perfectly understand that it is a very difficult time for everyone now.

  Once again, I want to thank from the bottom of my heart your Fund and all your good friends for taking our misfortune to heart and treating my children as if they were yours. God bless you all, and you will be rewarded for giving us happiness and hope!

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If you have a heavy heart because of everyday problems or unresolved issues, as a distraction just see our posts on Facebook, or better dial the number of any of our beneficiaries. Call them and you will forget about your problems. Because they are nothing in comparison with the problems of those to whom you opened your good heart and came to help in the most difficult moment of their life.

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!

 Your kindness is a chance for yourself to be happy in everything!

Friends, thanks again to all!

Our Fund’s accounts are:

#GE15TB7194336080100003
#GE42LB0115113036665000
#GE64BG0000000470458000

(purpose: Aragvishvili family)

You can also transfer money from our website. https://chernovetskyifund.ge/en/projects/finished/602-aragvishvili/description/

It is also possible to transfer money from ОРРА, 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).

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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!