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New Life, New Life...You came to give us new life...

It was that fateful day of 26/11 where the whole nation was in shock because some terrorists had come to destroy the peace, happiness and beauty of the wonderful city Mumbai. The operation run span went on for more than 3 days and came to deadline after proper outlining and cataloguing from the forces.

Many lost their lives. Many were injured. Manysurvived. Many were LUCKY to be survived...

Faustine Basil Martis, 49, a dynamic and effective person working for the Taj Mahal, Mumbai at Sea lounge for the past 27 years, an amiable, gallant, and efficacious man happened to be my impressive Pa. He witnessed this day of terror and as duty-bound, imbibed by values to the service and safety of the fellow customers, he stepped forward for safety of his guests sacrificing his life because he was always "To Live and Die for Taj, for PEOPLE of Taj"

Priya Florence Martis, 24, a BSc graduate specialized in computers was working for Taj Data Centre, a department which controlled the entire of IT Sector for the Taj, a floor up where her father catered to many patrons. Florence, happened to be my loving, audacious sister.

The scenario of the duo to work together under one roof, under one brand is what my dad always wished.So this family of 4 was a joyous, fun-loving and a happy family...

It so happened that Priya was alone in the Data Centre that very day and she was frozen by the things happening around. Her Brave Father who at that point was guarded safe outside the hotel premises could see how this very beautiful and ancient Palace was lit on fire and the pace at which operations were going on. BUT, as the words go. “How can a Father wait/leave a Daughter formed out of his own blood in pitfall?” He was agile and impetuous to go inside again for her rescue. Expeditious was he to get her safe BUT breathed his last to the bulletsthat hit him on his way to rescue his daughter.

This News got the family desecrated to pieces in seconds on hearing that this Proud Father, a man who led the family in all times ever cease to exist. We lost our HERO, We lost our MAN.

Nearly after 36hours of pursuit, in a state of no food, water and hiding under a couch with legs folded, Florence was rescued.

A family of 3now. Mother40, Priya and FloydMartis (myself)18.A juvenile, where adulthood was on myway, was preparing for my upcoming Sscexams when these series of events happened.

I was small, innocent, unknown of the factsand the time had not come for me to take responsibility and run the family .Though a minor had sadness had vague thoughts.A kid broken, shattered to emotions on the loss of his HERO.BUT, I cannot cry, cannot sit watching the other two hit, and cannot leave them stranded. It was not the end. Then I decided, the time had come. It was an early start to responsibility, a pillar to build the foundation. Faith and trust towards almighty got me courage, strength to face the world, bittercry, worries and things. With great hardship I could get my family out of the mental trauma…

And days passed, months elapsed .With things difficult, to get easy and fall on track. Like a Father who wants his son to be that “GreatPerson”. So did my father wanted me to do BEComputers. Thepath was tough. From SSC to BE was a path of hard work, determination added with responsibility.

Financially, we fell into the middle tier. This MAN made us pass our days with happiness and wants sufficient enough to keep us happy. For a major decision, we had to give a thought.Now to pursue BE in computers was again a thought to be dealt with. All 3 disoriented mentally, baffled. It’s very well said "There are Heavenly angels who hear your plea and are at your rescue at the right moment".

There came a day when it got a letter bearing headline saying, “RatnaNidhiTrust”. Clueless, what was this RNT.But "This letter "could be termed as NewLife, anew beginning to all of us. It brought smiles on all our faces, an everlasting smile by the activitiesRatna Nidhi does to the needy and heart broken families in all sectors. The prerequisite help was provided to the earliest without much ado. That very path was lit with a guide to dispel darkness, worries.

AnNGO located all over, whoaids students of deprived families to ripen educationally and make success in their future endeavors .Their importance towards the aspect of education (also others) is of great consideration in my case. Because if u study, youwork, and if you work your all set. A great thought imbibed in the organization for the good of all. Financially and mentally Ratna Nidhi has helped us in many ways.From time to time scheduling of meet-ups to granting of scholarships, it has always said aGO AHEAD AND EXPLOREattitude. Like a lamp that guides a pathway TheOrganizationHead has been like a mother, a woman of care, smile and with futuristic thought.I had many monologue on my visit to the office and every one of them had a talk involving futuristic part related to my carrier.How can I forget the Staff, who always made me smile and cliqued my pictures with me holding the slate.Kind, supportive, humble, they have been the moving force who played a key role coordinating various things and providing the necessary aid on time.

Finally I knew many had hopes on me and Ratna Nidhi ensured that I workhard for it.With support I know I could do wonders. I Worked hard, Scored distinction for my BE curriculum at XIE (Xavier institute of Engineering, Mumbai) andfinally, undergoing training as System Engineer at INFOSYS, Mysuru, 2016.As I ponder over the things and think of all the years that passed from 2008 onwards where RatnaNidhi has made all efforts for me to be an engineer was like my father’s WishGrantedTrue. My Father must be smiling from above too see his son become an engineer. Therefore I find myself to be Lucky to be backed by this trustin spite of the major loss.

What Next...

Words are less to express my fullness, honor and overwhelmnessto RatnaNidhi and all the supporters and donors who help children like me to be professionaladults. Their motive is to tell them that you are not alone, saddened but to be LUCKYto go ahead and explore because we help you to reach the destination how far it may be. Let the path be crooked, let you be down with money crisis, WE ARE FOR YOU, BY YOU.

And time ahead as I wish to do my masters,like I wished when I was 18 I wish again that Ratna Nidhi will be around me like that very angel to support and patronageto explore new heights and talents. If today I have to raise a toast to my Success, it would be to Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust, an organization that grants you a NEW LIFE.

Floyd Faustine Martis, 22

S/o Late Faustine Martis

Victim of 26/11, Mumbai Massacre.

From 8^th to 19^th March 64 Disabled people were helped with various Mobility appliances at our Jaipur Foot center, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai.

6 Bags and 323 garments donated to Jai Vakeel School on 14th March 2016.

Below is the acknowledgement received from them.

"Thank you for the generous donation of 6 bags & 323 garments for our students of Residential Section on 14th March 2016.

The support of donors like you is helping make it possible for these special children lead happier and fruitful lives. Our endeavour is to ensure for them a clean and a healthy environment in which they can be trained to maximise their potential to the fullest.

Thank you again for your compassionate support. We hope that you will continue to partner with us in our committment to help these special children lead a life of dignity and help us build awareness for this cause."

2 new mats donated to Maharashtra Vihyalaya at Mankhud whicxh is gainfully used by the students.