Actually they are really happy, and didn't ask me for anything. Mostly the hymn summed it up, they felt happy because quite simply some cared about them.
Still there is a lot to do, the kitchen was far from satisfactory, not even a sink. And washing and toilet facilities are pretty basic. After that we plan to make a small garden / play area by the lake.
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The real hero's here are Mr Chatterjee, his helper and Mr & Mrs Kundu.
If you give money to a charity, you don't really know what happens how much really gets put to good use. Not that you shouldn't donate (I'm not saying that).. but when we give money to Mr Chatterjee every single rupee is accounted for on a spreadsheet, backed up with a folder of receipts.
They don't really have Easter in Kolkata, but it was just the Bengali New year on the 16th. So if you'd like to send Mr Chatterjee and The Kundu family a New Year greeting you can buy just replying to this email. I'll pass it on.
So that's my Easter.. er Bengali New Year Message. One of renewal and hope.
..and chocolate bunnies of course :)
Now I'm in Delhi.. I'll tell you about it next week.
Have a great Easter
Take care
David