“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it
doesn’t matter”, said the acclaimed American writer, Mark Twain. We just
celebrated the International Day of Older Persons on 1st October.
This day reminds us to value the contributions that the elderly make for the
betterment of society. Here is the story of 97-year-old Aliyamma Mathai who has
inspired the youth and the elderly alike in the unprecedented times of the
COVID -19 pandemic.
Aliyamma Mathai hailing from Mannarakulanji village of
Pathanamthitta district was tested COVID positive in September. She contracted
the disease from her grandson, Adv. Johny K. George. Adv. Johny got infected
through a colleague and the former’s family members were also subjected to the
test. When the rest of the family members tested COVID negative, unfortunately,
Aliyamma’s results turned out to be positive. Her willpower and positivity
towards life did not budge an inch in this COVID positive scenario.
To read my full article, please check this link....
https://kerala.gov.in/documents/10180/bc266d92-8ce8-4b9b-a4dd-81ddb367c56e
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