A Gesture of Appreciation
In a touching display of gratitude, students at St Gregorios Dental College in Kerala surprised their long-time caretaker Johnny Chettan with a hand-drawn portrait. The moment, shared on Instagram by student Haripriyah Hamesh, captured the caretaker unwrapping the gift and smiling warmly as he held up the artwork. Haripriyah captioned the post: "Pure soul."
Social Media Erupts with Praise
The video quickly went viral, with users flooding the comments section with praise. "Moments like these are priceless," one user wrote. Another commented, "Purest soul." A third added, "Touching lives one pencil stroke at a time." The post amassed thousands of likes and shares, with many calling Johnny Chettan a "pure soul" and lauding the students for their thoughtfulness.
The Power of Small Acts
The gesture highlights the deep bond between students and staff at the college. Johnny Chettan, known for his friendly demeanor, has been a familiar face on campus for years. The portrait, drawn by one of the students, captured his likeness with remarkable detail. "He is always there to help us, so we wanted to do something special for him," a student said. The video ends with Johnny Chettan posing for photos, holding the portrait close to his chest, his smile reflecting the joy of being appreciated.
