Not all of us can
prevent a war; but most of us can help ease sufferings of the body and the soul
– Ruth Pfau
Dr Ruth Pfau a German
Physician and nun known as the “Pakistan’s Mother Theresa was accorded a full
state funeral, as the first Christian women in the Muslim majority
country. She has spent 57 years working
to eradicate leprosy, tuberculosis and other diseases in Pakistan.
She reached Pakistan in
the 1960’s enroute to India and volunteered at a local leprosy colony, at the
age of 32 she dedicated herself looking at the plight of people in Karachi and
the care given to the patients, there were no medical facilities available to
the lepers; disturbed and depressed; she began in a small hut treating the leprosy
patients and gradually expanded her services to other diseases.
She reached out by collecting donations from Germany and Pakistan and worked with other hospitals in Pakistan; in recognition of her services she was given the Pakistan Citizenship.
She reached out by collecting donations from Germany and Pakistan and worked with other hospitals in Pakistan; in recognition of her services she was given the Pakistan Citizenship.
I admire Ruth Pfau for
leaving her country and making Pakistan her home to serve those who needed
medical help, she died of respiratory problems and other issues due to advance
in her age on the 10th August, 2017.
They say that she
never talked about religions, yet “her faith, service, and love” show actual
representations of the spirit to animate interreligious relation.” There are
plenty of information about her; you may follow these links to be inspired.
This post is part of the We Are the World Blogfest wherein bloggers around the world post an article that brings light and
inspiration.
Should you wish to take part
this is the link to add yourname: http://www.linkytools.com/wordpress_list.aspx?id=277138&type=basic;
I am glad to participate for the first time and thank Susan Scott for inspiring meJ
you can also read:
http://www.gardenofedenblog.com/sir-nicholas-winton/#comment-144308
http://shilpaagarg.com/2017/10/meals-poor.html#comment-2219018
Dr Ruth Pfau's life story is that of selfless service and love. Truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing her story and writing for #WATWB, Genevive. :)
ReplyDeletewelcome shilpa, I am glad to be doing my little bit of sharing and happy to meet so many others in this community.
DeleteAnd Thank YOU for sharing my link in your post! ♥
ReplyDeletemy pleasure shilpa:) You have always been inspiring and great role model in the blogging community.
DeleteDr Ruth is a truly inspirational woman. Thanks for sharing he story
ReplyDeleteWelcome friend, am glad you liked her story.
DeleteWhat an inspiration Dr Ruth Pfau is. Thanks, G Angela, for sharing her story for #WATWB.
ReplyDeleteTrue, am inspired by her life and appreciate for being here, thank you:)
Deletethanks to dr. ruth. what a remarkable woman.
ReplyDeleteYes she is a remarkable woman and her simplicity is amazing, thank you for your comment.
DeleteAnother superhero amidst us. Dedicating her life for the service of others. Thanks for sharing her story with us. And thanks for passing by my blog.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome, glad to read all the inspiring stories, appreciate you for being here.
DeleteWhat an extraordinary story of this selfless woman Genevive, thank you so much for sharing it. It was just a few months back that she died. I can see her soul in her eyes ...
ReplyDeleteWelcome Susan, I am glad to participate in this fest, appreciate you for inspiring me and yes, she died very recently two months ago.
DeleteSometimes people simply need to know they're loved. Sounds like Ruth is doing a good job of making sure of that.
ReplyDeleteVery true, its the simplest little message that is greatest for some persons and Ruth had the generosity and courage to listen to her heart. Thank you for stopping by; I appreciate your presence here:)
DeleteWelcome to the WATWB, Angela! You chose a beautiful story to share for your first post; what an extraordinary woman, and an extraordinary life! Thank you for bringing her into the spotlight. And thank you, too, for stopping over at Quiet Laughter earlier. Much appreciated, and happy to meet you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you friend for your warmth, and appreciate you for the compliments and kind words, I am glad to be associated in this forum.
DeleteWhat an extraordinary woman to devote her life to such service. And what a perfect sharing to make your WATWB debut with - so glad you joined!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments and yes she is an extraordinary woman and its my pleasure to write about her.
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