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...
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