37 year old Saji fell 25 feet down from a tree while he was cutting the branches. He was then 25 years old. He could remember that the legs trembled a bit at that time. Ever since from waist down he has absolutely no sensation at all, even for his physical needs. He came to Gilgal and is cared for and can move around with the help of the calipers provided to him.

56 year old Lovis was an athlet who before the age of 18 collected many medals and certificates. One day while she was walking back to her home she heard a cracking sound at her knee and ever since she has not been able to walk. She was confined to the bed at home. Now she is at Gilgal Ashwasa Bhavan and is happy and is slowly regaining health.

“When I was 26 years of age, while I was working as an electrician. I was attacked by brain tumour. The Trivandrum Medical College discharged me after the operation saying that I would not live for more than six months. My young wife who was supposed to be with me at this crucial stage, left me. My family people could not be of help for long. I thought of suicide as the only hope of escape from my pitiable situation. Gilgal Ashwasa Bhavan took me in and now at the age of 46 I am quite happy and contended here. Daily my six holes in the skull are dressed and there is no more any puss or foul smell. I have a new life and medical science failed in my case. I found real joy and Christian fellowship here”. Sabu, Trivandrum

While 26 year old Thankachen was lifting logs with co-workers it slipped and fell on his back. From waist down there is no sensation and medical treatment could not restore his health. His old father became helpless and Thankachen was brought to Gilgal where he is happy and move around on his wheel chair.

Kunjooty, resident of Othera became paralysed from his chest down due to Polio. He also lost his speech. After the death of his parents he took to begging for his survival. In due corse he was unable to move and was confined to a piece of wood under a thatched roof. His pitiable condition was reported in the “Malayala Manorama” daily news paper and seeing his helplessness Gilgal Ashwasa Bhavan took him in. He is now a very happy person.

The only son of his parents Jainu was quite healthy until he was two years old. At this age he suffered with epilepsy and lost his mental balance. After the death of his father the mother could not control his occasional violent spurts and was kept in chain in a single room for seven years. He was freed and brought to Gilgal where he is now the darling son to all, making every one happy with his singing etc…. Mentally challenged people are increasing in our society due to present day living conditions. Gilgal Ashwasa Bhavan is actively planning to open up a new wing to take in more mentally challenged people to give them love and comfort. We appeal to you for your prayerful support in this venture. There are ever so many cases like the few above mentioned, around us. We cannot just ignore them because it is not affecting us. We are to praise God for giving us good health and peace of mind. At the same time we should be concerned about it and allow ourselves to help in whatever way possible.

Her only surviving daughter Padmavathy became a mental patient. They lost every possession and finally lived in a rented room with Padmavathy in chains. Lost all hopes and they thought they have come to the end of the tunnel. Then, like an angel Pastor Jacob Jospeh came to their rescue and brought them to Gilgal. Now after 4 years Padmavathy is a totally changed person with good health and find solace in prayer and worship.

An One fine morning 61 year old Rajappan came to Gilgal Aswasa Bhavan just for a meal with his stinking body, long beard, and dirty dress. Nobody feel like getting near to him because of the fouled odor coming out of his body. Our heart did not allowed to send back him to street for begging. After two hours of giving bathing and shaving he became a new man. Now he is very happy being with us.