Category Archives: Sadness

New Year 2012

Listen to Stavans: Ratnakar Pachisi | Tu Mane Bhagwaan | Bhaktamar | Maitribhav

I was in India this same day last year – and when the clock struck 12 with firecrackers bursting out loud all over the city of Mumbai. We were celebrating at home on our terrace. I still remember the day when Gaurav and Meghna gifted us these fabulous personalized wallets.

This is one of the few pictures I’ve had with my dad in his last years. His soul left earth on 11th October 2011 but he is still living somewhere within us inspiring us to keep our spirits high with all the values he has taught us. There have been a lot of things unsaid – a lot of things left to share.

I couldn’t tell him how much I loved him and respected him, but I am sure he is somewhere up there looking all our steps and feeling proud of his kids.

We love him immensely and we remember him in all that we do, all our life.

Love You Dad.

Mayur Jagdish Shah and Jagdish Popatlal Shah

Me and Dad

Japan Disaster – How To Help

Japan Earthquake Today & Tsunami Warning

Japan was hit by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded Friday, spawning a tsunami that hit the the island’s east coast, killing hundreds of people. Many more are missing or injured. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-8.9 quake was the biggest to hit Japan since record-keeping began in the late 1800s, AP reports.

Below are organizations that mobilize relief efforts for countries hit by disasters.

AMERICAN RED CROSS: Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. Donate here.

GLOBALGIVING: Established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami. Donate here.

SAVE THE CHILDREN: Mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter. Donate here.

OXFAM USA: Oxfam is poised to respond if disaster strikes vulnerable countries in its path. Donate here.

AMERICARES: Emergency team is on full alert, mobilizing resources and dispatching an emergency response manager to the region. Donate here.

CONVOY OF HOPE: Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance. Donate here.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS
: Putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities. Donate here.

SHELTER BOX: The first team is mobilizing to head to Japan and begin the response effort. Donate here.