Our Sisters Return

I am sitting in my own home pondering several things.

As I wait for the mission girls to bring me Chai & Mary to bring Bombay toast & broken (scrambled) eggs, my heart aches knowing that unless I fix something, I will be waiting a long time. My faith is in God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and technology takes a lonely back seat!

My Little (Great) Grandma had a saying about the road to Hell & good intentionsions, but technologically speaking, my trip did not go as planned. "Hot Spots" in Puttur are anywhere you are when the current (electricity) goes off, but there are no WiFi connections around the GSM. There is internet connection at Henry's & Praveen's houses, but it is unreliable at best.

We had a faith building, God inspired trip to Good Shepherd Mission and visit with our family in Puttur & Kolladom India. Deb said it best when she exclaimed, "My life will never be the same!" None ever are after a trip to India! Physically, we are challenged every minute. It is just HOT!!! We did sleep in air conditioned comfort, thanks to new AC at the Mission & at Kolladom. During our work days, we just enjoyed a good sweat. . . bandanas to wipe it off & bottled water & mango soda to replace the fluids! We met new children at the Mission (ask Linda about the "Dirt Brothers") and saw new schools. We visited with old friends and family. Like our own families at home, the children are growing into lovely & delightful young men (Ahnand's boys would break some hearts!) and women who praise the Lord with their songs and deeds. Winnie (Vijay's daughter) is on the brink of entering Medical School and is faced with the reality of finding financing. Her grades are good, but since she claims to be Christain on her application, her Low Caste standing is moved to High Caste which makes her uneligible for scholarships. Please join us in prayer to find ways to help her.

Dear Friends, please know that "serving" the Lord does not have to feel like a sacrificing burden, instead it feels like you are "getting" to do something you will love to be part of. Sometimes I am afraid that people see how much "fun" we have while we are on mission to India and think that we are just going for our own reward, but that is the beauty of following Christ. It is a joyful journey with Him. You can be forever encouraged to be the hands & feet of Christ. I am sorry that my words cannot express what my heart knows to be true. Know that I am constantly searching for others to share this journey. . . people who will "get it". . . understand the joy & need to serve Him by loving His lambs!
Linda, Debbie & I want to thank you for letting us share this with you!

Vicki Gentzell