Fr Nelson D'Almeida, Jeppu

Mangaluru, May 2: On the occasion of Jeppu Parish Day Sabitha Monis, from Venur, who was born with no limbs, was the invited as chief guest for the programme and felicitated.

Sharing her experience, she said, "Nothing is impossible. It is our mindset that makes us feel that we are not able to achieve anything. We make much of our pain and sorrow. Instead, if we face it courgeously we can face life and challenge it."

She said that it is due the the support of her parents and teachers in various schools she could complete post-graduation with high marks. There were occasions during her primary studies she stood first in the class, using of her legs as hands to write the exams.

During the programme praish priest Fr Nelson D’Almeida exhorted everyone to learn from Sabitha's life and said that she has proved to be real light of the world to many.

Sabitha was felicitated by the parish community on the occasion. Sr Slyvia Fernandes, the superior of Infant Mary Convent, vice-president Philomena D’Silva and secretary Laveen D’Dias were present on the dais. The audience encouraged Sabitha Monis with thundering applause.