Thursday, January 28, 2010

"Emirates Delivers" OR "Mom is in Mumbai!!!"

The ladies are safely to their hotel: 
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From: Don Hendricks
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 4:08 PM
To: 'Brian Hendricks'; Schmidt
Subject: Mom is in Mumbai

Hi,
I just spoke with mom on the phone – was like she was next door. They all arrived safely and were at their hotel which is a nice one. They are getting some sleep before heading out later to visit the former prostitutes out in the country where they learn sewing skills and more about Christ. Their kids (if they have any) live separately and have good care. She said they all had empty seats beside them on the flight so it was more comfortable than could have been. Also Emirates was a very good airline – service and food etc. So they are “wiped” but all is well.
Dad
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Based on their itinerary they have about 5 hours or so to sleep - thankful, I'm sure for any they got on the plane until they leave to visit Ashagram (Village of Hope) about 1 1/2 hours away.


It's a wonderful trip into the "country" of India where Bombay Teen Challenge has a beautiful compound for young men and women to recover from drug and alcohol addiction as well as being trapped in sexual slavery. 

In partnership with International Princess Project they have created an amazing sewing center for 50 girls and have room to grow. 

Many of you gave through Mariners to help remodel a building so up to 100 girls could work and have a new way of life, supporting themselves with work that builds up self-esteem instead of destroying it. 


"When My Presence is the focal point of your consciousness, all the pieces of your life fall into place.  As you gaze at Me through the eyes of your heart, you can see the world around you from My perspective.  The fact that I am with you makes every moment of your life meaningful..."Matthew 28:20, Psalm 139:1-4 from Jesus Calling today.

Just wanted to keep you up-to-date as sleep is more valuable right now and time is short for them to write!!! 

Best,
KT