As a young boy growing up in his village of Delakado in the district of Dawasamu in Tailevu, all Kalisavani Naiolo believed in was to provide service to those in need.
The eldest in a family of seven siblings was educated at Dawasamu Primary School before finishing off his education at Dawasamu Secondary School.
With six younger siblings, four of whom are girls, the 24-year-old decided to give up school and help his parents both of whom are farmers.
“My younger brother is also farming now. We decided to quit school in order to help our parents and our younger siblings who still are in school.”
Kali, as he prefers to be called, has been one of the young men from the villages in the district of Dawasamu helping the thousands flocking to what is now being called the “miracle water”.
When interviewed on Monday, Kali said he had not returned home for two days but still had a smile on his face because he is content in the knowledge what he and his peers are doing is greatly helping those in need.
“I love to serve people and with this I enjoy what I am doing,” Kali said.
“I am happy to note that people have been healed and they have gone on to share the story of this miracle but not only that, my vanua is now also known.
“Many who have returned from here have thanked us not only for the miracle water but also because of the service we provide.”
Kali, joined the Republic of Fiji Military Forces earlier this year and is awaiting the call for peacekeeping duties.
His ability to stay up for three days straight and assist the thousands from all of walks of life who have converged on their district is mainly because of every one working in unison, training he received in the military and his determination to offer his service for those looking to be healed by the miracle water.
“We have spent long hours here.
“At times people are impatient and at times we may become frustrated, so all we ask the people is to be patient with us, as everyone will bathe, drink and we will not stop anyone despite of their race, religion or ethnic backgrounds.
“All we ask for people who have taken bottles of water home, go and share it to those that need it and please do not sell it.”
The Bible verse John 15:13 reads: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
While Kali, the young men and people of Dawasamu may not have literally done this, they have indeed gone out of their way to make sure those who go to Natadradave drink of and bathe in the “miracle water”.
So for those going to Natadradave, please spare a thought for Kali and the other villagers who have not gone to their farm to ensure you get some of what you went for.
