Irinel Columbeanu will celebrate the second Easter at the asylum in Ghermănești, where a traditional menu is waiting for him, carefully prepared by a nutritionist.
What Irinel Columbeanu eats Easter in asylum. Photo: Archive
Former businessman Irinel Columbeanu will spend the Easter again at the Center for the Elderly in Ghermănești, where he has been living for about two years. He chose to move here because of health problems and financial difficulties. Although the beginning was difficult, Irinel now feels much better, and the staff of the center says he has adapted, and even has a good mood and an increased appetite.
And this year, Easter will be celebrated with a small party for all residents. Ion Cassian, the director of the asylum, said that the Easter meal will be a rich and full of traditional tastes. “They will have food in the menu, like at home, drob, cozonac, steak, red eggs. Nothing will be missing. It will be a little party, like every year“He said for Click!
In addition to the chosen dishes, the inhabitants of the asylum will also receive the blessing of a priest in the area, which will come to sanctify the holiday table. Traditions are respected with sanctity, even in a narrower environment.
Irinel Columbeanu gradually adapted to the asylum life, after a difficult time in which he lost his home in Izvorani and remained with only a few clothes suitcases. The modest pension, of about 2,000 lei, of which a part goes to bank rates, does not cover the full accommodation costs, but the director says that it is welcome as much as he wants.
“Irinel Columbeanu is managed, very read and intelligent, you have what to talk to him, we enjoy inviting him to the table, at family events.”said Ion Cassian, who approached the former businessman during this period.
However, Irinel has big plans for the summer. If the state of health allows him, he wants to go to America to spend the summer season with his daughter. “The good news is that I can fly again by plane. I spoke to Irina, we will see you soon. This time I will go to America. I hope I can stay there all summer“He told Cancan.
Even though he longs for luxurious life for old, Irinel tries to enjoy the simple things. This year’s Easter brings hope and peace again.
