So I would definitely like to post a lot more about this and plan on doing so in the near future. But right now, I am incredibly exhausted after having to get up at 6:30 am to go to the US embassy to get more pages added to my passport and then from all the other activities of the day. I still have to pack, shower, and close out my tab for the hostel, which has quite a long waiting line considering all 50 of us have to do the same thing. But long story short, I have been feeling since last Easter/Lent that I should fast from speaking for Lent this year. And now that is exactly what I am doing. Beginning last Wednesday, my brothers helped usher me into this period of silence with lots of prayers and encouragement. (I was with all the guys because we were together for 10 days in the mountains in the Masai tribal village of Enesampulai. Much more to tell about that experience as well). I have not spoken a single word in 8 days and have 32 more to go. I am journaling throughout this time period and plan on sharing with all of you the internal processes going on through this fast. For now, I simply ask for your prayers and support. I will talk to you again soon from Calcutta, India where our group will be going. Much love to everyone!
