Mangaluru: Family raises nine children - Everyone now is a violinist


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jul 6: An illustrious family of doctors from here, currently settled in the USA, has raised a family of nine children. This might look odd at a time when parents usually limit their offspring to one or two.

The parents, consisting of cardiologists and musicians, not only have taken good care of their children but also imparted them with preliminary training in piano and violin. All the nine children, aged between six and 22, can play the violin well. They have mastered the violin so much that the soulful music they render through their violins touches everyone's heart, whether he is a connoisseur of music or not.

Dr Gerard Abreo is the father of these children. He is a cardiologist in Houston, Texas. His wife is Nicole Lobo Abreo, who is a native of Kuwait and whose parents too are of Bejai, Mangaluru origin. She has a degree in music from Toronto University, Canada. The two were attracted to each other because of their love of music. The couple, who are Catholics, are god-fearing. When people ask how they take care of so many children, Dr Gerard says they are the gifts of god and that the Lord takes care of and guides them.

Violin learners need to have a lot of concentration. They need to immerse in music to be able to master the art. The fact that all the children can play the violin and piano is surprising.

Dr Gerard says instead of sending the children to school, they teach them at home so that they get time to read, attend church, play etc. The children, who in normal course are expected to play with other children, are growing up at home. It is learnt that a tutor comes there daily to teach science and maths to the small children. The others study on their own, and both the elder children are getting trained to become doctors and engineers. Gerard says homeschooling teaches them good behaviour and discipline. Nicole teaches music and other subjects.

The couple visits Mangaluru and Bengaluru every year. During these visits, they arrange musical programmes of the children in homes for the aged or orphanages. They do this selflessly and their gesture is very much liked by the people.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Lancy D'Costa & fly, Mangalore/Capitanio

    Thu, Jul 08 2021

    Congratulations to the parents. Childrens are very proud having such a wonderful parents. God bless them.

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  • Francis, Dubai

    Thu, Jul 08 2021

    Can anyone share their whatsapp contact or email address please?

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  • Paul Quadros, Little flower consultancy, Mira roaam

    Thu, Jul 08 2021

    Amazing very educational and musical family... may God bless them.

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  • Francis, Dubai

    Thu, Jul 08 2021

    Can anyone share their whatsapp contact or email address please?

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  • Ajin, Bangalore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Beautiful! God bless you all

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  • Daniel, Udupi

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Harold Dcunha, Mangalore, India. Very true and thanks. I heard a Italian priest was saying- if one has more children, the younger ones are going to be with at old age as blessings when elder ones if go away to find greener pastures. This is how Christians families lived.

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  • John, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Congratulations! God Bless this family...

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  • Joe GONSALVES, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    This sounds like a legend but it is a true fact relating to fellow MANGALOREANS. I join scores of people in congratulating Dr. Gerald and his wonderful wife Nicole. They have been gifted with nine treasures and of course the credit goes to the parents. I have been going to America almost every year but I missed out this year because of the covid pandemic. Once again kudos to these wonderful couple and their nine children

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  • Lilly Joseph, Bellare.... Sullia taluk

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Congratulations.... Stay blessed always, lovely family 😍

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  • Abdul Latheef, puttur/abu dhabi

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    That's nice, I was expecting some eye brow raising comments for this article.. but it's good that people has shown some tolerance.... that's great. In china, Govt restricted on children and now the citizens are not willing to go for more than one...

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  • Rita, Germany

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Abdul Lateef,Puttur,now China has allowed for two children because now there is problem ,having no younger generation in village side ,try to adapt children.Even there is some talk of abducting children from city and sell to elder in village.There are many children were so brought up there, they dont know who is their real parents.

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  • Stephania, Puttur

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Congratulations🌷🌷 God bless this family.

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  • Prakash.A, Mlore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Music and education can be taught. but giving birth to 9 children is herculean task in todays standards !! congratulations to the couple....

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  • Angeline, Kuwait

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Very much motivating and inspiring for us All 🙏 God is with you and your family.

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  • Victor DSouza, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    God bless you, this is real proof of humanity. If you had an good intention and selfless love you can do wanders in this world.

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  • RC, Kuwait

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    God bless the couple and the children. All the best for the future.

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  • Victoria Anna Dcosta, Mysore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    This miracle is possible only if God is along with their journey of life. ... God blessed them already. Congratulations!!! Inspiration for us.

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  • Shankar Raj Kotian, Udupi, Karnataka

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Everybody can have as many children as they can, provided they have good economic background. In India it is not possible to have so many children , for the parents who live in Metropolitan/Cosmopolitan cities because of limited resources. In the earlier days, many had 6 or more children in the villages, but the time has changed. Moreover, India is brimming with population of more than a billion, so it’s the responsibility of the citizens to act wisely and not over indulging with their physical needs. Those who wants more children, may migrate to the countries where they are welcomed.

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  • Daniel, Udupi

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Congratulations!!! This is how supposed to be as per God's plan have big families and saying (Evangelizing) to the World still possible. But me & many are lost in the present World putting limits. Hein sath javnasa- Devan dillen, Rosullo Dev Posthalo.

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  • Harold Dcunha, Mangalore, India.

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Daniel, Udupi Dr. Gerard /Nicole, in their old age, they will experience love from their own 9 children's family and support. They will experience peace, happiness.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Wow !!! Congratulations !!! Mangaluru is being replicated, in Houston !!! This astonishing feat, would have definitely raised many eyebrows in India !!!

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  • Vijay, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Congratulations. These kind of skills and empowerment is needed for today's kids and youth to prevent them from indulging into unwanted activities.This will give a focus and direction to their life. Any hobby or passion which brings positive vibes needs to be imparted at a very young age. Music is like meditation and needs high concentration levels.

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  • PRAVEEN HEGDE, MANGALORE

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    CONGRATULATIONS PARENTS. I LIKE IT.LOVELY FAMILY

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  • Allan d silva, Dubai

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    God Bless your family ❤️

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Congratulations brother. What a lovely family ! God blessed you abundantly.

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    In our childhood days most of the families used to have children ranging from 6 to dozen or even more and they were the assets for their parents. now the trend is gone and the family is limited to Govt. quota (slogan) ondhu beku yeradu saaku. Ondhu arathige ondhu keerthige. etc. So the qota is limited to one and two and in few cases more. But this USA couple have great parents of 9 children that too they all have become violinists. Really commendable . USA Govt. needs to honour the couple for their achievement. By seeing the photo the couple looks to be young. So we can expect few more children to add the list. Kudos to the couple.

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  • Raymond, Mangalore/Toronto

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    I love this story Jarry and hazel. Congratulations

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  • Jd, Mlr

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Homeschooling is the best way to educate if one has the courage and conviction. With a large family, it is even better. Keep up the good work.

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  • CA girishkk, M'lore/DXB

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Can we expect these kind of possibility in Hindustan...,

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  • NS BHAT, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    It is possible in Hindustan also. But, only for minority people. For others, they have to struggle with education department, because, as per rules no child of age group 6 to 14 should be kept away from school.

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  • Vijay, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    If it can also be done in our country effectively,then, crime rate will come down big time.

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  • Nelson Pinto, Udupi /Oman

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Can we expect these kind of possibility in Hindustan..., yes we can ...........if your people avoid putting label of conversions of religions......... As your friends telling to Mother Theresa ....

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  • Ben D'Souza Prabhu, Mangalore, Bombay Bandra now in Canada

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    A rare thing I have come accros ! A really Wonderful Family as such. My grateful thanks to our Lord and Mother Mary to Bless them Well with Good Gifts from above. My Congrats to Dr Gerard and Sweet Lady Nicole Lobo. They will bring up their lovely Children well with the help of our Gracious Lord ! GREAT IS YOUR NAME LORD !!!

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  • Harold Dcunha, Mangalore, India.

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Congratulations to Dr. Gerald and Nicole for raising lovely 9 children. More children in the family, children will learn caring, sharing, learning, supporting each other and they will experience less or no loneliness.

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Great and blessed. Good they are in blessed land [America] and able to fulfill the needs of the family.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    God Bless this Family ...

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  • Roshan, Mangalore / Abu-dhabi

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    God bless you both,, Doctor dad & Musician mom. You both are great couple, great parents, great tutors and much more. I have so much to to learn from you.

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  • Mike, KSA

    Wed, Jul 07 2021

    Reminds us the movie "Sound Of Music"

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  • Rita, Germany

    Tue, Jul 06 2021

    Hats off to the lovely couple to manage the family in middle of their work,control study of children,daily chores ,and music :God Bless you all.

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  • Ricardo Lobo, Nakre/Karkala

    Tue, Jul 06 2021

    Very commendable, congrats Dr Lobo and your lovely family. Great achievement!

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Jul 06 2021

    What a lovely family. All are beaming with smile. Great parents to upbring the children with proper guidance and God fearing.

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