i realized that i haven't written a blog since i've been in india...so for those of you who aren't following my team and i at www.youthencounter.org/rainbowofpromise here is an update...greetings from kodaikanal, india!
maybe i'm already considering moving back here...but don't tell anyone yet. haha.
today is our day off and i couldn't be more delighted. although i've missed out on the waterfall hike trip, one of my teammates and i have had a wonderful time sleeping in, then walked to the city. we got to experience the market area of india at a different time of day, which was quite exciting...despite the beggars and people trying to sell us things...we managed to find a "tibs," a tibeten restaurant some kids had told us about and had a wonderful meal of "momos," something we wouldn't have tried if the kids hadn't recommended it. we walked the shops and viewed many cashmere scarves and hand bags...i really want some of both! after our shopping (without purchasing) we found our way to a coffee shop that the kids had also recommended...though it was pricy for india, it was totally worth it to have an icy coffee beverage and a great piece of chocolate cake! after shopping some more, we are back catching up on emails. it's a cold day outside, so i don't mind being inside (and not swimming at the waterfalls. ha.). when tea time came, allison and i went downstairs for a warm cup of chai...and THEN came one of the most exciting parts...there was POPCORN AND COOKIES for the snack! popcorn was a staple for us during fall tour, and we really missed it! all in all, things are well.
india isn't all about food either...the Lord has been revealing His grace to us and we've seen many barriers broken down between the ROP and the kids we're working with. we owe it all to the Lord! so excited for all that He has in store for us!
you are all in my prayers!
