October 2020, school assistance for Novi is IDR 175.000; and additional to support her family IDR 100.000; - Photographed by Riche
October 2020, school assistance has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche
We have good news and bad news this month. The good news is that the kids had received their school assistance for this month (October 2020). And I am glad they are still in good shape, healthy, and strong to get through this rough crisis. And the bad news is our beloved cat, Ichi, passed away on Thursday at 12 AM last week. She was not only a cat, Ichi gave me a lot of inspiration. So, today is a special article that I would like to write about.
We took this picture in October 2019; Goodbye my girl, ask the angels for more tuna and toys - Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti
Back then Ichi was a stray cat in our block. I gave stray cats in our block food. Short story, we adopted her before we moved to another flat because someone threw cement on her body; half of Ichi's body covered with cement. That was why we took her in, brought her to the vet, and adopted her. People said it was a fate that we were together. Who would have known that because of her I decided to design cat collars; from cat collar to handmade ribbon flower; I wrote the reason why I create cat collar on my Etsy shop, my Etsy shop name is Ichikraft. Yes, it is named after my cat, Ichi, in Japanese Ichi means number 1; the only cat in the house and of course number 1 in our customer's heart.
Colorful life with her - Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti
Her name will always there; live in our heart and memories - Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti
It was the time when we worked together - Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti
We had never known that business idea came from our cat, Ichi. Indeed, it is only a small business, but I am blessed that because of her Ichikraft Give and Care exist today and later. Actually, we are also giving a little help for down syndrome kids in our way. In the name of Ichi spirit I am trying the best I could to do my work and hopefully could still helping the kids until the ends. And I will continue for what I started with Ichi.
Ichi was my supurrvisor - Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti
On Oct. 15, 2020, Ichi passed away after hospitalized because of kidney failure. Maybe she has gone, but her memories will always live in our hearts. It is hard but we have to let her go. Someone said, "goodbyes are not forever until we meet again."
In memorial of Ichi - Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti
Speaking of which, now we are talking about the kids. Like a month before that, the children received their school assistance at Riche's house. Every month they come together in the evening to take their money. And I am glad that they are in good shape. My message to them is always the same "whatever it takes you must go to school, study, and work hard for your future, and never give up."
October 2020, school assistance for Suci is IDR 125.000; and additional IDR 100.000; to support her family - Photographed Riche
October school, school assistance has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche
This month, Novi, her school assistance is IDR 175.000; and IDR 100.000; to support her family during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Uun and Suci received IDR 125.000; each for their school assistance. And additional IDR 100.000; each to support their family during the Covid-19 situation. Not much, but I hope this our little hand could help them to reach their dream.
October 2020, school assistance for Uun is IDR 125.000; and additional IDR 100.000; to support her family - Photographed by Riche
October 2020, school assistance has been distributed at Riche's house - Photographed by Riche
Thank you to my beautiful friend, Riche, who always help me to distribute the money for the kids. Many thanks for reading my article.
October 2020, school assistance has been distributed - Photographed Riche
Founder Ichikraft Give and Care, Acik Mardhiyanti
Note:
- Written by Acik Mardhiyanti
- Photographed by Riche's collection and Acik Mardhiyanti
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