Jyothi

 

DOB: October 1, 1999

Date of Arrival at Mercy Mission: June 2004

Grade: 9th

 

Jyothi’s father died with blood cancer. After his death, she was looked after by her mother who works in the fields of local landlords, but her wages were insufficient to care for her. After coming to Mercy Mission, Jyothi gained strength and health.Jyothi is an average student with a strong desire to do well in school. She works very hard and is loved by teachers and students alike. Jyothi loves to dance, and her dream is to be a dancer and help the poor. Her favorite color is pink, and her favorite fruit is guava. Jyothi’s favorite subject is math, and she wants to work as either a software engineer or a bank manager. Her favorite free time activities are thinking about the future and reading the Bible. When asked her she likes best about living at Mercy Mission, Jyothi replied, “God gives this wonderful opportunity to live here, and I really like to study here.”