Travel day brings excitement as we venture to another country and a new ministry! It also brings sadness to leave a place we have grown to know and enjoy!
Emotions were building inside, tears have been welling up inside me for the past few days as saying good bye is never fun. I didn't want the time come so quickly, but it did. We all sat on the marble floor drinking our last cup of tea, eating our last few biscuits and singing a few more songs! Together we sang 'We Will Magnify the Lord' and 'Pray for India' and danced the Wobble one last time. It was beautiful and special, unique and wonderful, sad but rewarding! My favorite part was when the little girls said they wanted to pray for us. Hands were laid on me. Aubrie and I held hands, they all prayed warrior style and 'M'(age 14) was right up next to me praying so beautifully in Marathi, practically in my ear. Though I couldn't understand what they said it didn't make a difference, I felt so loved! These kids love The Lord and are raised in a wonderful Christian home and environment.
Hugs all around… I hope I didn't forget anyone… Hugs and kisses! Hugs and kisses! It felt like when I leave my grandparents after a fun filled Labor Day weekend on the lake with all my family! We all say good byes, give hugs and kisses, take last minute photos and wave out the window as we pull off and start our trek home.
The same thing happened here as we all piled in the car, the women and children wave out the window yelling "Bye DiDi, bye DiDi!" They blew kisses and I will forever keep them in my heart! Tears welled up in my eyes, one by one they trickles down my checks. I waved back with a smile on my face until we rounded the corner and they were no longer in sight. Zach comforted me as I cried. I cried tears of joy thinking about all times we laughed together, sang together and danced together. I cried tears of sadness as I had to leave and our paths must part for now. I cried tears of laughter and they always chuckled, laughed and spoke in Marathi to one another as I did my funny random dance moves and funky noises! I cried tears of hope as I know they have bright and cheery futures ahead of them! I cried tears of love for all month it was continually poured out on me through my new family and Abba, my Heavenly Father! I cried tears of smiles, hugs and curry (I are so much of it it was coming out my tear ducts)!
I pray that The Lord will bring me back to India one day!
Family is someone who loves you well, serves you well and accepts you well any day, everyday and always!
Pray for India!
Hugs from the Future,
Kaleena DiDi
