Rest In Peace: Nitish

"I always yearned for a Barbie Doll"

Nitish with his gifts: A 'dholak', Hanuman Doll and Barbie Doll

In a reflective mood

A child with with a sunny disposition and indomitable spirit - Nitish from Jehanabad in Bihar endeared himself to all of us during his five week stay at our Centre. 

His favourite snacks were Maggi noodles and कुरकुरे के बड़े पैकट। He loved to dress up and get himself photographed. A very devout child - he ate only after a bath and reciting the Hanuman Chalisa.

He was in extreme pain when he came to us, he was bed-bound due to the large tumour on his right leg and was developing a bed sore. He could not lie down due to the spinal deformity and slept in a seated position. We managed all his problems and made him quite comfortable. We fulfilled most of his wishes; these included a red T shirt and sandals (ironical!) and various toys. He was most fascinated by the Barbie Doll, which he had seen being given to a girl in the ward. He did not want to play with it, but treated it more as a decorative item.

Towards the end he gradually stopped eating, his pain medications were soon stopped and he passed away very peacefully in his father's arms at 2:30 pm on 18 September 2012. The last thing that he saw was the photo of Hanuman on the Hanuman Chalisa placed by his pillow. He was finally released from the earthly misery his short life had to endure.

We all pray to God to grant Nitish's family the strength to bear the loss, although they were prepared for  the eventuality. 

I am sure Nitish is romping about in Heaven with his favourite God Hanuman Ji.