"I'm in India..."

Three days worth of flying and I made it...
I'm sitting here at the turn of the stair case in Rachel and Amol's home completely awe stricken that I am back here. The smells, the heat, the tremendous sense of peace that I get from this place has all come back to me. I woke up this morning with tears in my eyes and I said to myself "I'm in India..."

Last night I was able to take a shower for the first time in days. The cold water was no distraction what-so-ever, I just wanted to be clean and smelling like me again. If you know anything about me, my biggest fear is smelling bad and I am sure I spent way too long washing my hair!

After the shower I was able to sit down and have dinner with Rachel, Amol and the kids. It was so great sitting around a table eating. I hardly ever get to do that in the U.S. Most of the time i am eating in my room in front of a television or eating in my car on the way to Spruce Pine or Boiling Springs. It was refreshing being able to experience that family atomsphere. Thus, i made a goal when I get back home that Iwill eat around the table more often!

It's so great being able to hear from leanna without a 20 minute pause between each word or text. I love hearing about the stories she has from home...

This morning I was able to see Mommy. She is walking now and it blessed my heart so much to see her, although i am sure she doesn't remember me! I am also constantly entertained by Abby and Gabe, who have already given me pictures and cards. Last night Gabe came up to me as told me he had been praying for me and that he would pray for me on my trip back home, I almost cried...

I have found that God has given me sensibility to tears. And if your able to sit and talk with me about my ability or non-ability to cry, i would love to share that with you some time (too long to share on here)! I can be staring outside the window and just burst into tears for no reason. I truly believe that God has sent me here to cry for this country. I would also love to explain that further; however, I do not have that much time, ha!

Prayer Request:
1) Mommy: Mommy had a hip replacement surgery not to long ago, which left her laying straight on her back for months. Not only did this place a finacial burden on the family, but also a spiritual burden to combat this situation. Praise God that she is now able to walk! Continue to pray for her healing!
2) Light in the darkness: Continue to pray that I would somehow be a light in this country. I may not do much while I am here, but for what it's worth I hope to make a dent!
3) Physical health: I am feeling tremendously well. Flights always leave my stomach feeling a little less than perfect! Pray that I would continue to have strength, energy and motivation!

I love you all dearly and I am so thankful for all your encouragement and prayers.
Blessings,

CTG