75 Year old mother helps two Blind Children survive, A mothers tale of woe
April 21
Sameer Kashmiri
It is the dream of every parent to see their children grow up into healthy and capable individuals. Parents often sacrifice their entire lives raising their children in the hope that their children will provide them a shoulder of support in their old age. But not everyone is as lucky. Sometimes for a parent this blessing comes with certain hardships.
For 75 year old Mukhti Begam, parenthood means looking after two blind children. Sitting on the verandah of her humble abode in Sandoo, a village which lies at a distance of 3 kilometres from the main town of Islamabad (Anantnag), Mukhti Begam seems like any other ordinary woman. But after talking to her, one begins to see her in a different light. Mukhti Begam recalls being beyond ecstatic on learning ab...