Sunday Funday.

Why, hello there!
The more time I spend here, the more I love it. Where to begin... This morning we attended church with Chinky, Sam and Beulah at the Bangalore ICF (International Chirstian Fellowship) Church. It was an incredibly refreshing time. There were literally people from all over the world. Many people who have been called to do ministry in Bangalore attend this church and were so excited to share the work the Lord is doing in Bangalore, with us. This afternoon has been relaxing and has consisted of: last night's leftover curry, reading, napping and some guitar playing. Exactly what a Sunday should be.

Let me quickly recap what the last few days have looked like... Thursday night we made an "American" dinner for Sharola, Chinky and all of the other YoungLife leaders. In trying to decide what would be best to introduce them to some American culture we decided, "hey why not breakfast for dinner?!" An American classic and my personal fave. So after a quick trip to the market we got right along to making pancakes of course! We ate around the table, family style and put out peanut butter and syrup, duh. Apparently they prefer spicy over sweet so the peanut butter and syrup weren't the biggest hit but hey, it was delicious! Every night we hang out with their group of YoungLife leaders which almost always ends up in someone crying of laughter at the end of the night. We have taught them a few card games and usually our nights are engulfed in those- I think they might be addicted. We have also taught them telephone pictionary, and if you've ever played- you that it is always a good time.

It's been nice having a weekend of no school. Being a teacher is exhausting! (Marisa, I don't know how you do it :) ) These kids are beautiful and wonderful but at their young age and the backgrounds most of them are coming from they have no means of discipline or respect. Most afternoons Sabrina and I are completely wiped out because as soon as we finish a lesson they take off running around the classroom like little hellions. The other teachers often tell us that the attention we give them in one day is more than they receive at home during a whole week.

I am pretty positive all the normal things of typical Indian life are becoming normalcy to me. For instance... seeing cows in the middle of a crowded intersection is normal now. Driving down the center of a busy street while nearly hitting a few rickshaws and motos with small children and no helmets, it's normal. I am continually overjoyed that I have been given this opportunity. I am also positive of another thing. This trip would not be happening without you all. Thank you for showering this trip in prayers. It is by God's unyielding grace that this trip has gone so well and we have had no major illness as of yet. Taylor was a little sick the past few days but is thankfully all healed :) I am in awe of the fact that just a few weeks ago I was watching kids coming to see Christ and know Christ in Arizona and now here I am in India watching YoungLife leaders here bring kids to know Jesus in the very same way. How big is our God, unifying us from all corners of the world!
Everyday here since being here in India it has felt like, "ok God, you have my attention in BIG ways."

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:4

I can't wait to be with you all and share all of my adventures, pictures, and excitement with you.