Meeta’s Yaj of Thanks - To You All

So much to be grateful for …

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our wonderful friend Meeta, recovered from her serious kidney surgery, with her husband and their first grandchild!

 

Thanks to the many friends who contributed to Meeta’s Medical Fund by purchasing her Mauritian Recipes, to date we’ve raised $3,000 – covering almost ½ of her medical bill.  In a country where the average income is only $3K per year, it would’ve taken years to pay off their debt. 

Your donations allowed her to be treated in the one private clinic—and by the one doctor in the country—with the equipment and knowledge necessary to treat her unusual diagnosis using laparoscopy.

Meeta is diabetic, so this was especially significant!

On Saturday Meeta’s family held a traditional Hindu Yajn (see explanation in prior April blog).

Their Hindu priest, chanting ancient Vedic verses, offered thanks for Meeta’s health, the generosity of so many Americans, and the joy of welcoming their granddaughter shortly after Meeta’s surgery. 

David and I were honored to be invited to participate in a portion of the ritual.

Later we joined family and friends for a delicious traditional Mauritian meal. 

Joy and gratitude permeated the evening; we thank YOU!

And yes, we are still collecting donations through this blog, if you know of someone else who may want Meeta's recipes.