"Well a group of six intrepid hikers (5 guys and Kelsey) arose early to hike "The Rock." I think the five guys were blessed by Kelsey's presence. We left the mission building around 6:30am and headed to the summit with several of the mission guys and a container of tea. The hike was about 30 minutes. The day is a little overcast but the views from the top were awesome. Brother Chad provided the morning repast on the top....
Snickers bars for everyone (I love that guy). What could be better, Snickers, tea, good friends and a great view. Great start to the day. We are not going to the Hindu temple (Thiramala?). We decide to stay here go to the bone setters, the HIV/AIDS center and hang with the kids while the banquet is being prepared.
Henry asked if we wanted to add another medical camp. Tomorrow morning we will be have a camp at the mission and then leave for Chennai. Again, this is possible because of the funds to buy vaccine, meds and pay for the Physician time. Thank you to all who support this trip and the mission.
The team has become very close to the kids at the mission and to the staff. There will be more than a few tears shed tonight and tomorrow as we leave. I cry every time. I know it is coming and yet it hits me like a ton of bricks. I know that we are being blessed by them as much as we are serving them. It is easy to feel the presence of God in this place. The smiles on the kids, the laughter from everyone say it all. Henry and the mission seldom miss an opportunity to share the love of Jesus in the small corner of the world. It has been an honor to share this trip with 10 other individuals. I have seen team members stop and pray for villagers on the street of Kolladam, play with children with complete abandon, and comfort a crying child at a medical camp. Our Sunday devotion was about Christ telling Peter to "feed my sheep." I have no doubt that we are indeed doing our best to fullfill that command. May God guide and protect us in the last two days. "