Please do not mistake my lack of blogs this month as a lack of enthusiasm for India. It is actually quite the opposite. I loved India so much that I wasn’t willing to spare time for writing blogs. So here is a recap of the past month:
– My teammates and I worked in a school for street kids.
-We played games, taught Bible songs and stories, and did crafts.
-I worked with the 3-5 year olds. I taught them the ABC’s and numbers. They were crazy and adorable.
-I loved their sweet greetings every morning, “Good morning, ma’am!”
-I fell in love with each of the kids. On the last day I was making a mental list of my favorites (only slightly tempted to leave my clothes and pack the kids in my bag). When I had finished my list I realized that I had named my entire class.
-Each evening my team visited different homes for prayer and Bible study.
-We were welcomed so warmly. Chai and cookies were always served.
-Many of the Christians met in private to avoid rebuke and judgment from family and friends. They risk of being shunned by their families was great. They were fearful yet eager to hear the word of God.
-I got to ride in a rickshaw everyday.
-I bought an Indian Punjabi for only $12. It is beautiful!
-I got my nose pierced! All the girls on my team went to the jeweler together. I love team bonding!
-I got a henna tattoo.
-My teammates and I dressed up in our Indian attire and had a fashion show in our hallway.
-We then went out to a restaurant for a traditional Indian meal. Buttered naan is amazing!
-I bought a cute pair of boots, a jacket, jeans, scarf, and dress in preparation for Eastern Europe. Everything was super cheap.-We also had another fashion show in the hallway. It’s amazing how a pair of boots and a nice pair of jeans can make you feel like a girl again.
-My team had Pizza Hut and game night on Fridays.
-My teammates and I hiked to Mussoorie to get a view of the Himalayas.
-I went for a hike with teammates Joel and Summer. Joel let me use his machete to cut trail!
