Day 23

Day 23

June 15, 2010

I try to go to bed, but it seems as soon as I lay down to sleep so many thoughts rush through my head. It was so good to hear familiar voices yesterday. People are so encouraging and keep me motivated when things are tougher than usual. Not only did I get to talk to some great people over skype… you know who you are…  but also just chatting  it up with some people that I miss and almost know me better than I know myself. I truly am greatful for everyones support, prayers, and even just by reading this blog. I feel so passionate about  some of the issues here and its nice to know that peple back home are curious or at least seem to care. When I go home I’m not exactly sure what things will look like, but I am hoping the transition is easier than I am anticipating. Were already almost done with yet another week and before I know it, it will be time for me to pack up and prepare for  a long journey back to the states. Sure there are some things about home that I miss and are looking forward too, but once I am home I know I am going to miss this place far more than I realize (maybe not the curry).

            Monsoon season began today!!! I was just chilling in the room doing a little bit of research and you just here this amazing downpour! Ahh such a huge relief from the almost unbearable heat! The weather is a lot cooler, but now I suppose I need to be more intentional about bug spray. The mosquitoes are out and about and the last thing I want or need is a case of malaria.

            Although I cannot say much about what we did today just for confidentiality reason I will say it was really nice to see just what the Anti-Human Trafficking Department is up to. They have done such a nice job educating those who would have otherwise have to fend for themselves. The kids we met were so beautiful, smart, and joyful. They came in knowing no English, but now that is their favorite subject and they speak it quite well. It was interesting to see what jobs they were interested in doing. The three and only three jobs they mentioned were doctor, teacher, and collector. I love their ambitious nature, but it goes to show that everyone, no matter where you are in the world dreams of a life full of prosperity, purpose, and meaning. I cannot wait to see what the future now brings for these kids! They are in such good hands and have so much going for them now.

            I am really looking forward to tomorrow. We’re going back to Mud Fort, which is one of the slums, on the mobile clinic. I love goint to different areas around Hyderabad and India just too see what is beyond the walls of the clinic and really be reminded of my purpose here. Its so easy to overlook the poverty and suffering because so much of it is just the normality of life here. I hope I never see it as “normal”… I know its just culure here, but the people here deserve so much more. Despite their directness and strait forward nature I love who they are… their hospitality and kind hearts. I am no better than anyone here. The fact that they admire any westerners skin still bothers me in a sense. I just want them to feel love for who they are and who God made them to be. Sometimes I feel like I should take my own words of advice, but more so than anything on this trip God is really teaching me about myself and the intentions of my own heart. I wish I knew more… I wish I knew all the answers… and I wish it wasn’t always so difficult, but I suppose it’s a good thing I always like challenges. I feel like I could write about so much more, but maybe I will just save if for another day. I think its about time I try to get some sleep.