By the title you already can tell that a cat died in our water tank. Better yet, it was the water tank that supplies for our whole village. Even better it was the house cat (thankfully) named Nitro who we all would see roaming around the compound every few mornings. Well, early in the week the dreadful news was announced—the water we have been taking bucket showers in and, for some of us, brushing our teeth with, contained dead cat.
I love cats (so so much) but thankfully I found this comical even though I had been brushing my teeth with the same water. Don’t worry moms, no one got sick.
Just like that, life here in India is unpredictable. Every morning we wake up mostly unsure of what ministry will be for the day. Everyday becomes a new adventure. A new chance to grow in relationships around us. Everyday in India has been filled with crazy amounts of joy and contentment.
In Swaziland I was an emotional mess and I only realize this looking back. It was our first country and because of lack of anything to do, it forced you to sit and feel your emotions. I did that all right. In Nepal I missed Christmas and had a few breaking points because, let’s be real, how could you not miss your family so terribly during that month.
Coming into India I was afraid it would be the hardest months emotionally and I don’t even know why. Looking back on the past month here I truly think I only cried once. I was sitting on my hammock on prayer mountain praying out loud, praising God for all the people He has blessed me with. Family at home waiting for me. Friends at home. Friends on my squad. Friends right here in India. I couldn’t help but cry because of the relationships God has gifted me with.
All that being said, India is pretty cool. Like really really cool. I’m not where I thought I’d be and I am so so thankful Gods plan is much greater than mine.
