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Mother Elena: Forgive me for bothering you and asking so much, but isn’t this a shared cause of ours. I won’t hide it—I’m relying on you again… (Smiles) We’re always in need of medications, diapers, wet wipes, and cleaning supplies for the bath and toilet. To care for our three bedridden residents, I use a special cleansing foam. Maybe someone would like to donate a piano to the shelter? It doesn’t have to be new, just in good working condition. Our grandmothers need more joy—this would truly entertain them. And who knows, maybe someone would even give a little concert, like the students from the Georgian-German School “Skhivi.” Oh, what a wonderful day that was! I’ve also been thinking of enclosing the area where our residents sit during the day, to shield them from rain and wind. Metal-plastic would be best. I’m seeking help with this as well. The “Lazaret” shelter regularly needs medications, diapers, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies. Visiting the grandmothers in person is a lovely idea! This day will bring them so much joy and become a lasting memory!

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The life of this Georgian “mother” Elena, began a second time when she dedicated herself entirely to serving God, helping the unfortunate and the sick!  Her heartfelt dedication deserves our help!

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Her story began on the day she made the decision to leave all worldly cares behind and dedicate her life to serving the Lord.  

It was the most challenging step in her life. Everyone was against it: her parents, children… “But when you have the Lord with you, there’s nothing to fear, even if the whole world is against you!”  Sister Elene says. Listening to her is a true pleasure; her words bring peace, and her reflections on God, life, good, and evil make you contemplate many things.
 – How long have you been a nun, and how did you come to the decision to dedicate your life to God?
Sister Elene: I’ve been a nun for 18 years. Making such a decision was not easy for me. I’ll tell you how it all happened. I grew up in a family filled with love. I had wonderful parents, grandparents, and I was raised in a family where everyone respected and loved one another. When I was in my third year of college, I started a family. I have three children and six grandchildren. Twenty years of married life were very difficult. I found solace in reading books by the holy fathers and in prayer. And then I made the decision to enter the convent. My children couldn’t accept my decision, and my mother was against it as well, but God helped me do what my heart was guiding me towards.
– What was your life like in the nunnery?
Sister Elene: I can’t say that life in the nunnery was easy. The first few years were quite difficult.  Then I was directed to serve the elderly and infirm. My abbess said that I would be more useful living in the city and caring for the elderly. So, since 2014, I’ve been involved in this work. I always feel the presence of God! I pray every day for my wards to be comfortable, to have food and medications. And miraculously, God sends me everything through kind-hearted people!

“Living in the nunnery is certainly easier.  There, you pray and work all day. But here, you are responsible for everyone you have taken in”

– So, the Lord loves you!
Sister Elene: I once told my mentor that God loves me. You know what he replied? He said that God loves those I care for – the elderly. God never leaves the weak alone. If I were to die today, He would send another person to take care of my wards, someone who can care for them better than I can.
– How does your monastic life influence your attitude toward the world and life in general?
Sister Elene: I’m no better than anyone else. Being a nun, wearing black, means I have more responsibilities before the Lord. I have to endure even more trials when I’m among laypeople. Sometimes, I get angry with the staff who help me care for the elderly. But this happens very rarely, and I always repent afterward.

“I wake up early to pray before my wards wake up”

– Do you serve society and help the lonely and the sick because your position requires it, or is it because you can’t do it any other way?
Sister Elene: This is how I serve the Lord. As long as I can be of help to someone, I will do it. Don’t think that in a convent, you can simply decide to open a home for the elderly and go take care of them – no!  In the convent, there is its own regimen, its own rules. I was directed here; my mentor blessed me for this work.  We, nuns, cannot choose by ourselves what we will be doing.
– Could you engage in such a challenging job if you were a layperson?
Sister Elene: I don’t know. Perhaps, without the help and support of the Lord, it would be very difficult. But maybe I wouldn’t take everything so close to my heart.
– Which is more difficult, here or in the convent?
Sister Elena: here! Definitely here. What is life in the convent like? It’s prayers and work – prayers and work. And here, there are responsibilities. I’m responsible for each one of them. I also get very attached to them, and their passing from this life deeply saddens me. I’m also responsible for their souls; not everyone here has a “good” character. Some can be very aggressive. They might even insult and curse… all of this needs to be accepted with love. I fervently pray for their souls.

“Everyone here has their own story, their own fate… some were brought and left by their relatives, some were found on the streets”

– Do you choose who to help?  Would you help an alcoholic or a drug addict?
Sister Elene: I am obligated to help everyone. Their background, faith, or lifestyle doesn’t matter.  It’s not for me to judge them. I love all my residents. Right now, there is a woman here who has cancer. She experiences severe pain, and she has family, but her only son passed away, and now she feels unwanted. You know, it’s so sad. Every day, she asks, “Has anyone come to visit me?” It brings tears to my eyes.
– Why do you think it happens that suddenly these people become unwanted to their families?
Sister Elene: Well, there can be various situations.  Some families simply get rid of the elderly as if they were excess baggage, while others just can’t manage the care of the elderly. Nowadays, if you’re not working, you won’t be able to buy the necessary medications for a sick person. And leaving some of them alone at home is simply unsafe! That’s how one woman ended up in my “lazaret.” Her children used to come every day, bringing everything not only for her but also for others. Their mother couldn’t recognize them. It was doubly hard for the children to come to terms with this. Everyone has their cross to bear. God won’t give anyone a cross of such weight that they can’t bear.

“Everyone secretly dreams of one thing – to die in their own home, in their own bed. But unfortunately, not everyone is granted that”

– Do you believe that a person can live without sin?
Sister Elene: In our world, it’s almost impossible. But to draw near to God, you have to be humble, you have to be in obedience. I would say that the most dangerous sin for a person is arrogance.  All troubles come from there.
– Now let’s talk about your “lazaret.” What is the main problem in your shelter at the moment?
Sister Elene: The main problem is diapers and medication. Parishioners often help us with food. Monks also provide vegetables and fruits that they grow themselves. One could say that we don’t have problems with food. Not a day goes by without someone stopping by and bringing something delicious for my elderly ladies.   So, the biggest need is diapers, hygiene products, and medication. That’s why I addressed your Fund.

“When they were young, they never thought they would live their days alone”

– How many beneficiaries do you have, and what is their condition? 
Sister Elene: Right now, I have 12 elderly ladies.  Three of them are in the hospital, and three have passed away recently. I’m expecting some new arrivals.  I never have an empty house. Either the Patriarchy calls, asking me to take someone in, or they bring a person who is completely homeless and without documents.
– Do your wards get along with each other?
Sister Elene: It’s hard to say. I can’t claim they love each other. Sometimes they argue. They all have challenging personalities. Apparently, they end up here not due to an easy life. I’m a nun, and sometimes I can’t control my emotions. You do good things, but they won’t even say a simple thank you. I used to despair because of this, but then I got used to it. We do what we do not for the sake of gratitude.

“They are like children – they rejoice in the slightest display of warmth and care”

– How else can we help the shelter besides providing diapers and hygiene products?
Sister Elene: I’m most afraid of winter. If we don’t keep the house warm, it will be very tough for our unfortunate wards. Maintaining such a huge house is no small expense. I hope that maybe some kind-hearted person will step forward and take on this vital responsibility by covering our elderly ladies’ utility bills.

“Complete strangers can become as close as family”

– What would you wish for the friends of our Fund?
Sister Elene: I wish that you always feel the presence of the Lord. May He be with you always. Never judge others. Everyone has their own cross to bear. Be tolerant, strive to be modest and humble, do good, and carry your cross with joy. Embrace and love the elderly. We will all grow old, and no one knows what fate awaits us. I wish for all of us to feel the pain of others and be able to genuinely rejoice in someone else’s happiness. That’s what love is. And where there is love, there is God!

“Be patient, modest, and humble, do good, and carry your cross with joy”

The Lazaret” has become a shelter for elderly ladies who have been abandoned and forgotten, even by their own families.  Among the residents of the “Lazaret” are those whose families can no longer or do not want to take care of them, and Sister Elene has taken on this challenging mission.Life in the “Lazaret” is about service and compassion. Sister Elene not only cares for the physical well-being of the women but also provides them with spiritual care. Her days are filled with prayer, reading the Holy Scriptures, and interacting with the residents of the home. She has to deal with illnesses, aging, and loss, but her faith in the Lord and her belief that her service is a gift from God sustain her in difficult moments.This nun has shown that God works in mysterious ways She left the comfort of the nunnery to care for the most vulnerable members of our society.   Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and serving others, especially those who are in the greatest need.

May this post be an inspiration to all of us to find ways to serve others, like this dedicated nun, and contribute to creating a better world.

If you are willing to visit the shelter and help them in person, here is their address: Tbilisi, Sanzona, 46 Nagomari Str.

Every time you can help someone, just do it, and rejoice that God answers someone’s prayers through you!We are sure that all together we will manage to save them from imminent death.Please don’t forget to repost our story. Let your friends know about the grief of this family! It’s extremely important!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:

– In Bank of Georgia GE42LB0115113036665000

– In TBC Bank GE15TB7194336080100003

– In Liberty Bank GE42LB0115113036665000

(Purpose: Lazaret shelter)

You can also transfer money from our website: TБC Bank (GeoPay), Bank of Georgia (e-commerce), Liberty Bank (PayGe), PayPal.It is also possible to transfer money from TBCpay, ExpressPay and PayBox (OPPA) 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 thousands of disadvantaged people! Let’s support this family too! And who knows, maybe someday we ourselves will need the help of strangers! Life is always unpredictable!

Even if you dial once this special number, it might save someone’s life: 0901200270! God bless you!

Mother Elena: “My deepest thanks to you—people of endless kindness and love!” 

REPOST RIGHT AWAY, MY GOOD MAN! HELP YOUR FRIENDS FIND THE WAY TO GOD!

Just look at all the joy your kindness brings! Grandma Dodo sends you countless kisses!

Each grandma at the ‘Lazaret’ shelter has her own way of enjoying the gifts. This time, we brought them plenty of care supplies and porridge. 

Dodo instantly opens the pack of curlers, makes herself a curl, and, thrilled, blows dozens of kisses. Mary, the most literary of the grandmas, recites Ilia Chavchavadze’s poem My Beloved Country in gratitude for the gifts—combs, creams, liquid soap. She’s simply unforgettable!

Grandma Izo breathes in the scents of cosmetics and wishes the Chernovetskyi Fund’s friends longevity, health, and prosperity. The most musical of the grandmas, lovingly called ‘Giuseppe,’ dances with her hands from her armchair.

“Grandma Mary, in gratitude, recited Ilia Chavchavadze’s poem My Beloved Country for the friends of the Fund.

Grandma Izo wishes everyone health and long life for remembering the elderly in the shelter.”

Mother Elena, the head of the shelter, smiles warmly and gives us a long hug. In a Facebook post about the Chernovetskyi Fund and its friends, she wrote: “The kindness they sow in this world is an eternal path for their souls. I can’t even begin to count the acts of compassion they’ve shown.” 

“How wonderful that you brought me so much porridge!” says Mother Elena. “I have three bedridden grandmothers, and nothing is better for them than porridge. I’ll make some right now. Come to our kitchen; I’ll show you how well I use the gas stove you gave us. I love cooking for my grandmothers. I’m making lobio in a big pot. Now it’s time to add the tomato sauté. And for my bedridden ladies, there will be buckwheat porridge with milk. May the Lord bless you and grant you every blessing!”

Mother Elena cooks lunch herself for the residents of her shelter on the new gas stove

For the three bedridden grandmothers, she makes milk porridge. She was delighted with the large supply of porridge

Mother Elena: “If I ask the Fund for anything, my request is fulfilled within a week! I just mentioned that the shelter urgently needs a freezer for food storage—the regular fridge just can’t handle our needs – and now, here’s my spacious chest freezer!”

Mother Elena: “Here’s my spacious chest freezer! I just asked the Fund, and a week later it was here!”

Mother Elena: Happy and grateful, I pray for you and bless you every day. But I also know that no matter what I say or how much I thank you, I will never be able to describe the love and support the Chernovetskyi Fund and its friends have given me! I could not have done anything alone! I am so happy we are doing good together!

– The grandmothers are in good spirits and positive, they are well taken care of. The rooms are clean, sparkling, and beautiful. You have a small team – how do you manage it all?

Mother Elena: I have wonderful helpers—Zoya and Eliso, born for this work. And we have the friends of the Chernovetskyi Fund helping us! Thanks to you, our washing machine runs 24/7, and I’ve confidently turned on the heating. I bathe the grandmothers morning and evening and keep them warm, so they don’t catch cold after their showers.

The personal gifts have really lifted their spirits

Grandma Dodo, not wasting any time, immediately used her new curlers

Mother Elena: Thanks to you, I feel so much braver now. Our utilities are paid—no one will cut off our gas like they did so many times before. When I first met the Fund, your staff visited, and I shared my worries about the utility bills. Since then, I haven’t had a single day of worry. The Fund’s friends paid for our gas for the entire year. More than that—they even covered the upcoming winter! Look, we still have 3,239 GEL in credit!

Friends of the Fund paid for gas all last year, and there’s enough left for this winter, too.

Mother Elena:  Kind people I don’t even know, friends of the Fund, deposit money to our account—500, 300, 20, or 5 GEL… I’m endlessly grateful that so many people care. I pray for you constantly. May the Lord strengthen you and bless you with joy and all good things. But who am I to say this? The Lord Himself sees your kindness and will bless you.

It’s a true blessing to be able to help them, our grandmothers. They have no one else. And those who do have family, well, they rarely visit, if at all… So the holidays pass—New Year, Christmas, Easter—without a word from loved ones. Not too long ago, I had to go alone to bury Yulia, a longtime resident of my shelter. Ten years together, we had become like family. All the way back from the cemetery, I cried for her. How could it be? No one had come; but I know Yulia had a close relative…

But, thankfully, the kindness of so many good-hearted people brings peace to my soul. The Fund’s friends lovingly care for our grandmothers and spoil them often. Giviko Katsitadze regularly brings hygiene supplies—shower gels, soap, shampoo. Shotiko (I can’t remember his last name) keeps us stocked with chocolate and jams, made with love by his mother. Our grandmothers love sweets! And you may have seen their cozy gatherings in the yard with coffee, candies, and cookies.

I’m so grateful and happy to thank the school communities who have helped us with food, clothing, and even appliances: the private school Academos, School No. 133, and the Georgian-American High School. After your post, staff from several organizations also visited, each bringing gifts—’Kindness is Contagious,’ ‘My City is Killing Me,’ ‘Fund of Mothers’. Domenik Mango and Nino Modebadze brought groceries and warm clothes. It brings such incredible, boundless joy; it’s truly amazing!

Thank you to the Chernovetskyi Fund! And my deepest gratitude to all of you, people of boundless kindness and love, for every happy and heartfelt moment you’ve given us!

– Mother Elena, what does the “Lazaret” shelter need on a regular basis?

Mother Elena: Forgive me for bothering you and asking so much, but isn’t this a shared cause of ours. I won’t hide it—I’m relying on you again… (Smiles) We’re always in need of medications, diapers, wet wipes, and cleaning supplies for the bath and toilet. To care for our three bedridden residents, I use a special cleansing foam.

Mother Elena: “I’d like to ask for that particular cleansing foam for my three bedridden grandmothers”

Maybe someone would like to donate a piano to the shelter? It doesn’t have to be new, just in good working condition. Our grandmothers need more joy—this would truly entertain them. And who knows, maybe someone would even give a little concert, like the students from the Georgian-German School “Skhivi.” Oh, what a wonderful day that was!

I’ve also been thinking of enclosing the area where our residents sit during the day, to shield them from rain and wind. Metal-plastic would be best. I’m seeking help with this as well.

he “Lazaret” shelter regularly needs medications, diapers, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies. Visiting the grandmothers in person is a lovely idea! This day will bring them so much joy and become a lasting memory!

If you have a heavy heart because of everyday problems or unresolved issues, as a distraction just see our posts on Facebook, or better call any of our beneficiaries, and all your problems will seem unimportant to you, compared with the problems of those to whom you helped in the most difficult moment of their lives.

Our problems are nothing 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, and 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!

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:

– In Bank of Georgia GE42LB0115113036665000

– In TBC Bank GE15TB7194336080100003

– In Liberty Bank GE42LB0115113036665000

(Purpose: Lazaret shelter)

You can also transfer money from our website: TБC Bank (GeoPay), Bank of Georgia (e-commerce), Liberty Bank (PayGe), PayPal.It is also possible to transfer money from TBCpay, ExpressPay and PayBox (OPPA) 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).

You can save someone’s life and draw closer to God! Text 97100.

Even if you dial once this special number, it might save someone’s life: 0901200270! God bless you!

Corr. Medea

 

 

Date
Name
Amount
Status
Dec 05, 2023
Freezer
790.00₾
Dec 17, 2023
Utilities, electricity
317.45₾
Dec 22, 2023
medicine
325.83₾
Jan 04, 2024
blanket
540.00₾
Jan 15, 2024
Utilities, electricity
147.02₾
Jan 31, 2024
fund overhead
860.00₾
Mar 10, 2024
Utilities, electricity
131.34₾
Mar 20, 2024
Utilities, electricity
177.71₾
Apr 17, 2024
Utilities, electricity
220.08₾
Apr 20, 2024
diapers
575.00₾
May 15, 2024
products
539.13₾
31.05.2024
fund overhead
200.00₾
27.08.2024
diapers, hygiene products
680.00₾
21.10.2024
gas stove
650.00₾
31.10.2024
fund overhead
180.00₾

Total expenses:

6333.56₾

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16.78₾
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