Chathura's New Life
A new life has begun for Chathura Madhushanka and his dad, K.M. Sarath.
Chathura lost his mom and sister to the 2004 tsunami, but on June 9 gained a new family when his dad married Chamari Nisansala, 20. He also recently left Sri Lanka for the first time to take a trip to Greece.
Chathura's new step mom brought her child from a previous marriage to the household. Seven-month-old Kaushika Sandamini is a beautiful baby girl about the same age as Chathura's sister was when she died.
Chathura couldn't be happier, and Sarath says their life is complete again. "I am happy about my new life. The baby looks just like my baby," he says.
I asked Sarath how he and Chamari met. He told me that two months ago he and Chathura went on a trip to Wellawaya to visit Sarath's uncle. His uncle introduced him to Chamari. They immediately liked each other, spent a couple of weeks together and then married.
While Sarath is at work driving a tractor and Chathura is in school, Chamari looks after the house and a friend helps her to care for little Kaushika.
Chathura left Sri Lanka for the first time on Aug. 11 to take a 21-day trip to Greece. His dad thinks the trip offered a good change for Chathura and a way to see another part of the world.
The family continues to live in one of the Weligama camps for residents who lost their homes in the tsunami. Although the new houses that the government promised to build after the tsunami have not materialized, the overall state of Sarath's camp is at least good compared to others. Each room is provided with a ceiling fan and a table fan. Non-government aid organizations and generous camp visitors have provided tables and couple of chairs for the camp inhabitants.
After Chamari moved in, the family made some clever re-arrangements around the home. They divided the tiny room into three sections. Front is the living room with Chathura's bed, then the bedroom and, at the back, the kitchen. The living room has a neat arrangement of artwork, done by Chathura. Chathura is very good in handwork. He loves to draw too. He also has now his own pet fish in a small aquarium.
-- Sascha Gerbracht
By washingtonpost.com |
September 28, 2005; 7:27 AM ET
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Posted by: Mami | October 3, 2005 01:55 AM
UDA leaders in charge of Sri Lanka's rebuilding are abusing their powers and harassing some rehab builders. One group has been told to plaster their houses (this add 20% to the cost). The group is now considering cutting down the houses to make leaders happy. Meanwhile many victims are still living in tents.
Posted by: Nancy | October 13, 2005 08:45 AM
That could be a consideration for fire safety.
Posted by: opit | October 24, 2005 10:13 AM
That could be a consideration for fire safety.
Posted by: opit | October 24, 2005 10:14 AM
That could be a consideration for fire safety.
Posted by: opit | October 24, 2005 10:14 AM
Sascha,
Please keep writing, otherwise the victims will be forgotten. Your writings remind us to help others and to give thanks for our own blessings.
God Bless,
Maria
Posted by: Maria Wiemann | November 14, 2005 11:21 PM
new updates on chathura etc, will be posted soon. i am currently working on them. you will like them :-)
Sascha Gerbracht
Posted by: Sascha Gerbracht | November 15, 2005 03:49 AM
chathura's dream has come true.
After The tsunami, chathura and a few other children from the area got promised a trip to greece by a NGO. promises were made, but nothing happened. then finally two weeks ago it their dream finaly came true. Chathura and the kids will return on the 29th of April.
Sascha Gerbracht
Posted by: Sascha Gerbracht | April 20, 2006 09:36 AM
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Iam so happy for Chathura and I am wondering how he liked his trip abroad. Please write more about him