Arrival at Good Shepherd Mission

Let's just say that the fanfare celebrating our arrival is nothing short of unbelievable. Sorry for the dark pictures but there is no flash on the camera. The hospital was adorned in beautiful Christmas lights. We got off the bus at the hospital and walked to the Ashram. Diann was overwhelmed. She said "I don't think I'll ever stop smiling" as the children were lined up on both sides with a candle. It was so beautiful at 3:45 am Puttur time. As we prayed inside the Ashram, the children lined the pathway. Henry and the band led us to beautiful chalk colored drawings in the dirt. Doug and Pete started off the dancing followed by each one of us. We all crashed at 4 am for a 3 hour snooze. It was actually chilly!!!! The girls arrived at 8 am with tea. Morgan is in heaven!!!! It's breakfast, devotions, and then medical camp at the hospital with an afternoon siesta. Bye for now!!

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. -Proverbs 18:10 (NIV)