After 35 hours of traveling I made it to India !
I’m kinda in awe of how I feel. I wake up each morning and kinda have a reality check that I will be away for the next 9 months, sometimes it’s a little scary. But after arriving in India on Thursday I see there is no place I’d rather be. I see so many people with nothing. Not just physically but spiritually. They are either deemed as untouchable in what they call the chaste system, or they just don’t get the chances or opportunities as we do in America. I feel humbled. But also very heartbroken for these people. I see a cloud of darkness over them. I see hopelessness. With less than 2% of India’s population Christian. Predominantly all Hindu. They don’t have the eternal glory that is to come in heaven that we do as Christians. I see people everyday that are just hungry. Their soul is looking for something more.. something more to fill the voids of their hearts. I see there is no place I’d rather be than to be a steward and vessel of the Lord here right now. As it might be very hard for the months, weeks and even days to come.. I can truly say I’m exactly where God wants me to be. And, although using squatty potties and having no toilet paper is not my ideal norm, chai tea and curry are pretty dang great. Living with 40 team mates all in the same house being surrounded by them constantly has been an adjustment too, but I’m just thankful to be here, I’m thankful for what God is doing through me, and thankful for each and everyone of you for supporting me to get here.
I will most likely update more in full about India in days to come, I’ve just been really busy to hop on here. We’ve had orientation the past few days, and will start ministry Monday. Internet is hard to come by, I have to walk a few miles to a local cafe to get it, but I’ll be keeping you posted! No worries there! 😉 Anyways Ive rambled enough I’m alive and well!
Much love and thanks,
Carly Roselle
