"And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
Matthew 18:5
Children have such great light. I think I knew from the beginning of this great adventure that they would teach me so much more than I could ever teach them. I'm just beginning to learn how true this is.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Ten things I've learned from 24 hours in Chennai, India
1) Bugs love me. I certainly learned this while in Cuerna Vaca, counting over
50 mosquito bites by my third day there, but I’ve been reminded of it
again, when after only 24 hours (and not very many of them spent
outside), I’ve already counted at least 10.
2) Indian English is not American English. And it is certainly not the
dominant language spoken here. In fact, I’ve been told that each Indian
state has their own language.
3) Apparently, I look like an Indian Celebrity. Her name slips my mind
(starts with a “S” and probably rhymes with something like Bika‐yikanandu),
but apparently I look like her.
4) I am white for a white person. For an Indian Person, I am florescent.
5) Indian spices don’t do good things to my stomach. Don’t worry, all
regular here, I just have to eat very, very slowly.
6) Here, the wealthier you are, the more adept you are at eating with your
hands.
7) You don’t wear seat belts in India, not because they cars don’t have them
(they do, just without the buckle part), but because it is much safer in
India than in the United States.
8) Jet lag is a very real thing.
9) If you live in a rural area, you can expect the power be out more often
than not.
10) If you do not honk your horn while driving, you are doing it wrong.
Also, Indian people are absolutely beautiful. And they are so, so kind.
50 mosquito bites by my third day there, but I’ve been reminded of it
again, when after only 24 hours (and not very many of them spent
outside), I’ve already counted at least 10.
2) Indian English is not American English. And it is certainly not the
dominant language spoken here. In fact, I’ve been told that each Indian
state has their own language.
3) Apparently, I look like an Indian Celebrity. Her name slips my mind
(starts with a “S” and probably rhymes with something like Bika‐yikanandu),
but apparently I look like her.
4) I am white for a white person. For an Indian Person, I am florescent.
5) Indian spices don’t do good things to my stomach. Don’t worry, all
regular here, I just have to eat very, very slowly.
6) Here, the wealthier you are, the more adept you are at eating with your
hands.
7) You don’t wear seat belts in India, not because they cars don’t have them
(they do, just without the buckle part), but because it is much safer in
India than in the United States.
8) Jet lag is a very real thing.
9) If you live in a rural area, you can expect the power be out more often
than not.
10) If you do not honk your horn while driving, you are doing it wrong.
Also, Indian people are absolutely beautiful. And they are so, so kind.
Monday, July 25, 2011
India and I
Chennai, India: Almost 10,000 miles away from San Diego as the crow flies.
Awaiting me there: Pathway orphanage; 200 plus children for me to love, serve and learn from.
I owe a couple thousand "Thank You's" to the men and women who have helped to make this experience possible. Words cannot express the gratitude and excitement that I feel. God has made blessed me greatly and He is ready to open my eyes to something incredible, something that (as of now) I cannot even imagine. I pray that I will be able to follow His spirit and to work through His love to make the most meaningful difference and to form the most meaningful relationships. I am faithful and I am thrilled.
Awaiting me there: Pathway orphanage; 200 plus children for me to love, serve and learn from.
I owe a couple thousand "Thank You's" to the men and women who have helped to make this experience possible. Words cannot express the gratitude and excitement that I feel. God has made blessed me greatly and He is ready to open my eyes to something incredible, something that (as of now) I cannot even imagine. I pray that I will be able to follow His spirit and to work through His love to make the most meaningful difference and to form the most meaningful relationships. I am faithful and I am thrilled.
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