Nepal has shaped up to be a hit. It’s one of those places that I never really thought too much about besides that it would be Asian; it’s definitely the kind of awesome that I never saw coming. I’ve been having a great few weeks serving at Asha Nepal, loving and living with former sex-trafficking victims and children orphaned from the civil war (more on that later). In just few days we’ll be heading out to hike to villages in the Himalayas and Kathmandu Valley to share the Gospel. Needless to say, I am in obsessed with this place and loving what God given me here. With that being said, here’s a few reasons why I love Nepal:
1) Rooftops. Everyone in Nepal loves to hang-out on rooftops, which is perfect because that's totally somethng I can get behind. This means that I get to have amazing views of the Himalayas and the Kathmandu Valley as I eat meals, I can have “Zen” ab workouts and lunges overlooking the most stunning scenery, and I get to play guitar & worship Jesus and literally sing from the rooftops.
2) I’ve found Dr. Pepper, Nutella, and McVitties, as well as British deliciousness from my childhood.
3) The smell of curry is in the air everywhere you go. Mmm Mmm.
4) I prayed for a good book to read. I found Tim Keller’s Counterfeit Gods on the bookshelf at Asha Nepal. I prayed for sustainable internet. I have wi-fi at my residence for the first time on the Race. Bi-Winning: I win here, I win there.
5) I get to tutor precious Nepali children and help them with their homework. I’m kind of all about it.
6) This place is teeming with adventure. My most recent one involved exploring with Spencer, sneaking into a Hindu temple and finding a rooftop overlooking the Ganges River. In a few days I get to go trekking in order to share the Gospel. Sounds like a perfect ministry. Could anything be better?
7) I get to witness God at work for Asha Nepal: the director was able to meet and get the support of the President of Nepal (WHAT!?), the women and children are growing in trust of one another under honorable & genuine Christian leadership.
8) My daily life involves marinating in creative juices. Alongside Jack & Loren, some of my service for the month has involved creating a marketing strategy and promotional material to get the word out about Asha Nepal. Basically, I get to film, edit, and design all day in between hanging out with the kids & women.
9) Nepali Milk Tea EVERYDAY. Think like a chai latte, but better. Enough said.
This list is not conclusive.
Every new experience here gives me more & more love for this place and the genuine people that I’ve met here. I'm sure next weeks excursion will bring even more reasons to love Nepal!
