Tuesday 29 July 2008

Day Twelve: 1 April 2008

And so we reach April!

It's only 11:30am.  Nothing thus far has effected me as much as this - I'm excited, moved, amazed, giving praise to God who is at work!

Just been to help a lady called Grace with some computer problems.  I couldn't fix them unfortunately, her laptop is too old for her new digital camera! It really is a raw deal for these developing countries - technology, that is - because if and when they can afford/are given things, they only have a certain amount of usage as they get out dated so very quickly.

Anyway, Grace felt called by God eight-ish years ago to saved abandoned girls.  The result now is that she lives with and teaches eleven girls between the ages of 2 and 14.  Quite an incredible lady - just relies on God to provide, and he does - every time.  It isn't something I can really understand as I have so much money and things!  But it was truly inspiring.  And the girls sung a couple of songs, which was lovely.  And they made me ginger, lime and honey tea - quite an amazing tea.  I must remember these people in prayer.

Came back and had lunch, then went to a shop with Sam, Margaret and Ravi and got Keren a top.  Did bits and bobs, renewed T.V. license (or equivalent) then met the rest of the Australian team for coffee in their hotel.  It was nice, they were all Asians living in Australia.  It was nice to have something different to do.  

Worked out in the end that I am going to Mussorie tomorrow.  Sometimes I really can't read these Indians!  The language barrier makes it worse, but it does all come together in the end it seems.  I must remember to plan Sunday school, and prepare to speak at the youth meeting.  

Had a nice chat to Keren tonight, was good.  The first proper time I'd spoken to her, so that got that barrier out of the way.  Also, I had chicken nuggets for tea tonight - never had them before in my life, but they were a wonderful relief from Indian food!!

And God is good.