On Christ the solid Rock I stand...All other ground is sinking sand.

Oy Vei...Been in India a week and a half now. What a crazy journey this has been!!
First, we flew into Chennai, but then I jumped on a plane to Varanasi for the week with Ginny. Varanasi is the number 1 hindu pilgramage in all of India. It was an...interesting and heavy place. But very glad we got to see it. I think I will be praying about doing a School of Hindu studies there. I think it would be a good basis for living here, just to have a better understanding of the Hindu culture. Anywhoo..it was fantastic reuniting with Ginny :)
Then after a week there I TRIED to fly back to Chennai..and it ended up turning into a 20 hour ordeal when it should have only been 7. My flight got delayed, so I missed my connection, booked a new ticket, that flight got canceled. Then the next plane wasn't until the next morning and then THAT plane was delayed 4 hours. Needless to say it was scary doing that by myself, but I met an American couple that I hung close to during that. Then finally got to Chennai and reunited with Emily and Adam from Holmtsed!! It was a beautiful reunion and it was great getting to know the India team from Holmsted that is here now.

Chennai has been so amazing. Very surreal being back here. I absolutely adore the family we're staying with...they are so hospitible and have been great. Also--I finally saw Avanthika aggain after a year. That was a beautiful reunion as well. I didnt approach her right away at first, but she was quietly watching me the whole time, so when I finally went up to her, she jumped into my arms and I started crying so much!! :) But it was great seeing her again. The orphanage is still a hard and awful place to be in...but I know God has them all in His hands, it's just hard to trust and believe that with my heart. Either way, just a short and rushed update, but just letting you all know how India has been so far :) Thank you SO much for your continual prayers. It helps so much. We get back to the States in 2 weeks and would love to catch up :)
Much love...
xx

here we go...

It is the eve of our trip to India...we fly out tomorrow around 1pm. Where's the time gone? Can't believe it's already time to leave and say goodbye. I hate goodbyes...but they are necessary to see only the truly dear friends again.

This is it...this is what this whole past year has been building up to. To go back. To feel that burn again. I can't wait. It's so lovely having Emily here...Love having DTS friends be able to see life here at home :)

I am so ready to be consumed by the culture, the smells, the heat again. I feel like my heart thirsts for it. To be used. To love.

My heart could explode at this very moment.

So much love. Will try my hardest to update from the mother land!! :D

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Consume Me

1 week. Just 1 week and I'll be back in India. It's so hard to believe.
As I was having breakky with my mom the other day it hit me that I am actually going back. I can't believe how seamlessly everything has worked out...God's hands were over it the whole time. I love that when He wants you to do something, it works out without a flaw. It's amazing.

I am so excited. If you think of it, be praying for our safety and that traveling for 30 hours goes as smoothly as possible :)

love.
xx