- Sight: The masses of people and vehicles is amazing. The color, even in the slums with the bright plastic water containers, women's saris, and painted buildings are beautiful.
- Sounds: incessant horns, not out of irritation but to politely say, "I'm here, do you see me? Honk Please, Sound Please. I'm coming."
- Touch: all the hands reaching out to greet us. And, the mosquitos to remind us why we need our malarone.
- Smell: India has a distinct smell but the slums add the filth of the waterfront, excrement, cooking fires and trash everywhere.
- Taste: "What is this?" Will I like it?" The people we see aren't worried about the pleasure in eating as much as trying to fill an empty stomach to sustain life for one more day.
India Team Update
16 years ago
I showed this blog and photos to my husband, Bill(y) last night and he kept saying - yes...yes...knowing exactly what the area is like, having been there the week before. Tuk tuks and all. Carolyn, I also passed the message about the worship in tamil to the band and some Franklin Graham team members. They were encouraged that their efforts were appreicated!
ReplyDeleteIt is so great to see familiar faces in the photos. You all look terrific.
It's hard to believe a nation so involved in modern technology has so much despair. Speaking of technology...
Walked Balboa Island last night and ran into the Pattons, Don, Linda and Julia. Linda said she had just received a text from Ann! All the way from Chennai. Technology!
Kathy
This is an amazing work you ladies are doing! Hope you feel better soon, Carolyn. Looking forward to hearing even more about your trip.
ReplyDeleteTerri Rodriguez
I love hearing about what you are doing each day. I think of all of you often and know how you are touching so many lives in India. I can't wait to hear all about your experiences when you return. Sending you lots of love, Lori McKay
ReplyDeleteDear All on the India Team...We also send our love and greetings to Colleen...Such amazing accounts of this trip by all involved...this blog and the wonderful pictures and stories have truly helped us see so much more clearly what the people and country are..it is like God's book of help and service by the India Team sent back in color to us...what wonderful ministry you ladies are doing and how grateful we are to receive these updates...we continue to pray for you each day...one day perhaps we can visit our sponsored child and now we have a little glimpse of his world..our love and prayers Bob and Marilyn
ReplyDeleteBlessings to all... Thank you for all the communications, it's been wonderful to see where you are, and to experience even the tiniest bit of the sights, feelings and works. Will continue to pray for you and your ministry. Special hellos to Marilee, Leslie, Anne, Teri, Allison,Carlin and Kirsten.... Love Kathy King
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful updates every day. We truly appreciate them. Cindy, we send our love, and continue to pray for health and safety, and fruitful ministry, for you and the rest of the team. In Christ's love, Frank and Allan Trane
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, vivid words, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteGod's Blessings on each of you as you so lovingly serve these beloved children of God.
This morning as I was thinking and praying for each of you, I remembered a song we sing at Grace that so powerfully captures the magnitude of
what you are doing there... and the tender response of your hearts to God's clear call to all of us!
"We must go
Live to feed the hungry
Stand beside the broken
Keep us from just singing
Move us into action
Fill us up and send us out."
I am weeping as I write these words and feel their impact and think of the ways you are "fleshing them out" on a daily basis!
I adore you all,
Christi
Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteThis is my second comment, so sorry you didn't get the first one. I've read the blog everyday and love hearing about all of the team's experiences - you are a very brave and wonderful group of women. What a difference you are making in so many lives, including those of us who are making the trip with you through the blog.
I pray for you all everyday. Please come home safe and healthy. Special hugs to you. Love, Diane
A warm hello to all my sisters in Christ (and treasured friends) ... I have been blessed every day as I read about your daily experiences and my heart is softened when I see the beautiful smiles on your faces in the amazing photos that tell the story of CMCT. I LOVE that I am able to share in this with you through the blog (thank you KT!) that reaches across the world. How much GREATER is our God who's reach goes beyond measure. Bless all of you and Colleen for serving "the least" in India. Praying for you faithfully and looking forward to seeing you soon. Big Hugs ... Love Les
ReplyDeleteYour stories making their way into my kitchen are amazing and encouraging.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful thing to know you are grounded in God's will and serving
just as He instructs...you go girls! Carolyn hope you are feeling so much better! Love to you all
Kim
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Greetings Les! Thank you for putting into such beautiful words the experiences you all are having! I just got on the blog - Michele Fullmer sent me the link. so now I can follow your progress! This is such an amazing trip you are on - all of you will have many stories of changed lives and watching God's miracles! God blessings to you all as you share His amazing love with the "least of these." . I am praying for you and the whole team - please give my love to all! Love you, "Cate"
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to be part of your journey and to be connected by the pictures and blog! (thanks KT!) Keeping you all constantly in my prayers and can't wait to hear every detail when you return. Blessings and safe travels,
ReplyDeleteKathy Artz
Mary,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you as we read about you days in India... May the Lord give you each strength as you care, pray and build a foundation for revival in India! God Bless,
Ken & Valerie
Hello you amazing warriors for Christ! Thank you for being HIS hands and feet over there -- going beyond what is "comfortable" to serve the people there in humility and love. We are all covering you in prayer!!!!! LOVE the blog. What a great way to feel very connected with your service there. Also, MCS Alums we are all very proud of you!!! And - Carolyn - we have been praying specifically for your health! Tony D wants you to write an Op/Ed piece when you return! xoxoxo In Christ,
ReplyDeleteJulie Hellriegel
Almost can't put into words the joy I'm feeling from reading the wonderful accounts of your experiences, of God using you to encourage and uplift, from seeing the joy on your faces and sensing from your writing how God is moving in your hearts. You continue to be in my prayers, as you are being salt and light. Praise God. LP
ReplyDeleteI am humbled by reading this blog and seeing the work that is being done there and thank you my sisters for serving in this way. My prayers are with you all and thank God for knowing you and bringing to our attention this marvelous work.
ReplyDeleteIn Him,
Jackie Flora