It has been so long since I have posted a blog. I must apologize. I don't have a computer and the thought of trying to condense and summarize my experiences on my phone was an incredibly daunting task. A task that I so skillfully avoided until tonight when I finally felt like it was my obligation to suck it up and write this blog. Regardless of my less than enthusiastic feelings about it.
Wow. Five weeks since my last blog. How do I fill you in on everything that has happened in the last five weeks? Well, for starters I had an amazing send off from the YWAM base in Delhi. My decision to leave was announced to the whole class and everyone gathered around me in prayer. That night my classmates all went out and got me different gifts. I bought food for everyone and we all had a special dinner/celebration on the rooftop. Then all of the boys asked me to write a note of encouragement to them in their Bibles. They in turn all wrote notes of encouragement to me. The girls stayed up with me and helped me pack. Sarah woke up at 4 a.m. (after having stayed up with me for almost the entire night) to go with me to the airport. She truly is such a blessing to my life and I can honestly say that she will be a part of my life long term.
After almost missing my flight, I arrived in Jabalpur and was picked up from the airport. We took a 3 hour drive from Jabalpur to Damoh... And that is when my Damoh journey began.
I have been so immensely blessed here. They have given me so many opportunities. I teach English at the children's home. I teach kindergarten to second grade, Monday through Friday. It has been an amazing experience. These kids are so bright and loving. I walk downstairs in the morning and get attacked with hugs and kisses from the little kids. I live in the children's home with the the kids. I eat with them. I play with them. It's been so cool. :)
I was initially only supposed to be here for two weeks, but God had Hos own plan and four days after I arrived here, my trip was extended for another two months. I leave here on the 26th of October for Delhi.
I'm going to make this blog post very very quick.
I just wanted to fill everyone in on what has been happening. I will get access to a computer soon and write a more extended blog.
I love you all. Thank you for your prayers, love, and support!
Elyssia
Wow. Five weeks since my last blog. How do I fill you in on everything that has happened in the last five weeks? Well, for starters I had an amazing send off from the YWAM base in Delhi. My decision to leave was announced to the whole class and everyone gathered around me in prayer. That night my classmates all went out and got me different gifts. I bought food for everyone and we all had a special dinner/celebration on the rooftop. Then all of the boys asked me to write a note of encouragement to them in their Bibles. They in turn all wrote notes of encouragement to me. The girls stayed up with me and helped me pack. Sarah woke up at 4 a.m. (after having stayed up with me for almost the entire night) to go with me to the airport. She truly is such a blessing to my life and I can honestly say that she will be a part of my life long term.
After almost missing my flight, I arrived in Jabalpur and was picked up from the airport. We took a 3 hour drive from Jabalpur to Damoh... And that is when my Damoh journey began.
I have been so immensely blessed here. They have given me so many opportunities. I teach English at the children's home. I teach kindergarten to second grade, Monday through Friday. It has been an amazing experience. These kids are so bright and loving. I walk downstairs in the morning and get attacked with hugs and kisses from the little kids. I live in the children's home with the the kids. I eat with them. I play with them. It's been so cool. :)
I was initially only supposed to be here for two weeks, but God had Hos own plan and four days after I arrived here, my trip was extended for another two months. I leave here on the 26th of October for Delhi.
I'm going to make this blog post very very quick.
I just wanted to fill everyone in on what has been happening. I will get access to a computer soon and write a more extended blog.
I love you all. Thank you for your prayers, love, and support!
Elyssia
