As Daryl said, today was a pretty slow day, which was nice since we have been on the go pretty much non-stop since we arrived. The cyclone Daryl mentioned was a pretty good ways from us, but we have gotten a lot of rain nonetheless. As a result, we didn't do much (anything besides eat lunch) between our shopping trip this morning and our trip to the hospital and children's home tonight. In fact, with the power out all afternoon, it's fair to say it was pretty dull around here.
Daryl and I pretty much laid around all afternoon reminiscing about 70s and 80s TV shows and songs. It was every bit as exciting as it sounds. Actually, that's where I came up with the title for this post--because Daryl and I spent about 3 hours trying (unsuccessfully) to remember the name of the TV show by that name that starred Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips and Valerie Bertinelli. We finally looked it up once the power came back on. Your missions dollars at work! :-) Since we are both getting anxious to get home to our families and all of you, it seemed an appropriate title.
It was great to see Chandhra (pic on the right) tonight at the hospital. We have been worried about her. She seems to be doing fine (she sat up on her own when we were there) and should be released on Monday. She seems to be mostly getting her strength back now. As Daryl alluded to, the hospital was pretty grim. Chandhra was in a large ward with about 20 other kids. It is fair to say that it didn't strike us as particularly clean (ahem). I have to hope they don't put kids in there with communicable diseases! Ricky said that hospital was built in the 1930s. Looked like the beds were the originals.
Tomorrow after church we are spending the afternoon with the kids (beach if weather permits) and then we have to pack up b/c we leave EARLY Monday and won't be coming back to Kakinada. Tough to pack for home when we won't be leaving for 2 more days. I'm sure we'll manage!
I'm preaching at church tomorrow. Gotta go and get some sleep! Sorry I didn't get to call you today, Samantha. The power outage did me in. I'll try tomorrow (tonight your time). Love you all!
5 comments:
I'm so glad the little girl is improving and will recover competely. Thank you both so much for keeping us updated on this blog. It is such a wonderful way to use technology. It helps us stay close to you and know you are safe, it allows us to be encouraged by the wonderful work that is being done, it allows us to "get to know" the brethren and people in India a little bit and love them, too! I also feel like I'm getting to know Daryl a little bit - I've only met him briefly. Can't wait to hear more. Brenda
Hey Steve,
Hope you are well and look forward to hearing even more about your trip! Dena just sent me your blog and I am looking forward to reading all the way through.
Praying for safe journey home. See you guys Thanksgiving?...I will be in Tulsa.
Love,
Julie...your favorite cousin...haha :))
Thanks for all the posting you've done for us--we eagerly read them every day. India doesn't seem quite so distant since you are there, and you are making it so real to us. I did not realize that there were so many Christians and ministers there, and we are thankful for that. You are now in the home stretch--keep up the good work and have a safe trip home! Shirley O
Hi Sweetie!
Just got home from a very fun day!! The girls are tucked in bed and hopefully asleep by now.
Anna Kay participated in her first piano audtion today and received a beautiful ribbon. I think she is quite proud of herself. And Emily jumped a big jump today and was pleased with that.
Glad to hear about your day and that you were able to take it a little slower. We anxiously await your return home. Can't believe it's just a few days away. I know the girls will be excited not only to see you but to also get out of school for a while (that's a bonus!). Remember to get up every couple of hours and walk around on your 15 hour flight back home! Unless you're sleeping, of course.
See you soon!
I love you,
Samantha
Hey Guys!
Just did some major power reading of all your posts!! I've been sitting here trying to hold back tears from all of your amazing experiences. How AWESOME!!! I have so enjoyed experiencing India and the people through your eyes. Their eagerness and thirst for the Word inspires me so much. We've lost that here in the states. We so take for granted what we have in Christ.
Thank you for all your hard work and sacrifices to be there spreading the Gospel and being lights to those around you.
Can't wait to meet the little boy you're adopting, Steve!!! :)
Can't wait to see you both and hear even more about your experiences. See you both soon.
Lots of love to you both.
GiGi
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