Hello! My lack of posts is terrible. I apologize!
Anywho, I'm back from a nice vacation. 5 days in Cochin and 6 days in a rainforest at a sustainable organic farm! Good times were had. The largest spiders in my life we seen. (the size of my hand. seriously. ) A more efficient umbrella is to be invented. Cold weather was enjoyed. A dry bed in a spider free area is greatly appreciated now. All in all a good time.
This week back has been a little stinky. I've been sick for most of it. Sick with what you ask? With worms. Needless to say, i am not very happy about it. Thankfully i am now feeling better. It's a good thing they didn't have all the yummy thankgiving food because i wouldn't have been able to eat much of it. I did, however, think about all the food i will be eating when i get home. mmm.
So, there is only about 3 weeks left here. what?! I feel like i've been here forever, but at the same time, i feel like i just got here. I have gotten used to the culture, communicating using 1 or 2 word sentences, and understanding others' fragmented english. I've totally got the ok head bob thing down. I love being here and working with the kids..but I am really looking forward to going home now. I've also come to the conclusion that i don't think i could live in india for longer than 3 months at a time. I think the biggest issue is the food. Most meals are chipathi (wheat flat bread similar to a tortilla) , white rice, and sambar (soupy spicy vegetables). I've tried many tmes to like these things..but please, no more rice and sambar! I can't do it anymore! But alas, i will try my hardest to like the food. I also plan on spending a good full day in my kitchen cooking when i get home. I don't think i've ever gone over a week without cooking for myself (in my adult life) I'm on the verge of going crazy. i think i can make it 3 more weeks!
So we've got lots of things planned for the next few weeks. A christmas program put on by the girls, a field trip to some temples with the boys, and 2 camping trips with the girls! Fun shall be had by all. Some sad news, Ganesh (the youngest boy at the boys home..pictured in post below) left the boys home! He got transferred to a different orphanage in Vellore. Granted, he seems to be getting better care there, and he won't get bullied like he was at the boys home, but i don't see him anymore! :( . I will be able to visit him a few times, so that's good.
Alrighty, the girls are almost home from school. I'll post soon!
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Love,
Delia
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Wow, Delia, its hard to believed your time in India is almost at an end... aren't you glad you opted for the longer stay! It sounds like your days are very full and rewarding and so much fun... ick on spiders and worms though! lol. Can't wait till you get back and come see us so we can hear first hand all about India :) Love you Delia, praying for you!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to hear about how things are going for you and the boys and girls. It sounds like you have a good time on your vacation, except for the spiders! EEK I don't like spiders either and don't know how I would react to ones that big! The worms don't sound like they would be anything that I would want to experience either. Hope you're feeling better now and that the rest of your time there will be good. Things here in Maine have been going well and the weather is a little rainy with a little above normal for this time of year. Kayla and Corrie are off doing their Black Friday shopping. We had our Thanksgiving down to relatives yesterday so today we will be having our own. Ryan went up to his relatives for the holiday. I also can't wait to hear all about your trip when you come up to see us. I pray for you also. God Bless you and your mission. Love Colleen
ReplyDeleteThose spiders didn't carry guns too did they?! Sorry you had to deal with the spiders, I know how much you hate them. I'm glad you have been having a good experience (with the exception of getting sick). Your always in my prayers and I hope you continue to have a good time and do good work where God has placed you.
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