Sunday,9th September
Yesterday was a full on day. We all went to Hosanna church in the morning, to the second service, which commenced at 9 a.m. and went till 11.15a.m. The worship singing is something else, and we all enjoyed it. The preaching seemed passionate and direct(but have no idea what it was about). Afterwards , I saw my little sponsor girl, Bimala, Her eyes welled up with tears when she saw me, and she clung to me like a little koala. There were many of our precious little girls there and I spent a lot of time getting more kisses and cuddles. The highlight for me was to see one of our girls, 15, who had been rescued from a brothel in India, being involved in the church taking up the collection. She looked so beautiful, little face fresh and smiling. What redemption our Lord brings to these lives. What hope and blessing. It was hard to compose myself and I watched her performing her service for her Lord. We all had lunch at the Bakery Cafe, all employees are mute with the exception of two, one is a midget, and the other able bodied, who help with any confusion that might arise. They all know us by now, as we always go there and we always get a smiling reception. We have lots of fun with them and they act out all sorts of funny things and make us laugh. Without this work, their lives would be very different. The afternoon was spent in our flat with Raju and his team sorting out our programme. We are all so diverse this time, it has been complicated planning to fit it all in. We are all still a little weary but I really enjoy watching our new team members taking it all in, and I see it with new eyes again also.
Our Internet wouldn't co-operate last night, hence the early morning jottings. We begin our various trainings today. The girls and women who have been rescued from the brothel in India we will see tomorrow, I think, when we fly to Npalgunj tomorrow, 600k. from Kathmandu. Some are apparently only 15 then up to older ones. I am longing to see them and just put my arms around them. Internet permitting, I will write again tonight regarding how our training went.
Robyn
Katie and I have been here 2 days but it seems like weeks. It is the most amazing experience. The colour, noises, smells, dirt,crush of people everywhere. Robyn meet us at the airport and we had out first on many crazy taxi rides. No road rules, no left or right side everyone drives anywhere with their hand on the horn all the time. I have had to shut my eyes many times as a bus comes straight toward us. it is hard to look around which is what i want to do because you have to watch where you are walking. Everything is on the ground and it is uneven with puddles of (I don't know what) everywhere. I am loving everything. We had a meeting with the teachers yesterday and I now know what is expected on me. I will just do my best. It is good to have Graham and Robyn here with us as they have been so many times before and they ease our fears. Our expectations of ourselves are too high. Today is a day of lesson preparation and I will feel better after that because I will be more prepared. The Nepalese people are beautiful. Open and friendly and meeting so many at church yesterday was wonderful. Cuddles are normal and the children are incredible.
I am so looking forward to our trip the next 4 days to the villages. We will see the real Nepal.
Trish
Yesterday was a full on day. We all went to Hosanna church in the morning, to the second service, which commenced at 9 a.m. and went till 11.15a.m. The worship singing is something else, and we all enjoyed it. The preaching seemed passionate and direct(but have no idea what it was about). Afterwards , I saw my little sponsor girl, Bimala, Her eyes welled up with tears when she saw me, and she clung to me like a little koala. There were many of our precious little girls there and I spent a lot of time getting more kisses and cuddles. The highlight for me was to see one of our girls, 15, who had been rescued from a brothel in India, being involved in the church taking up the collection. She looked so beautiful, little face fresh and smiling. What redemption our Lord brings to these lives. What hope and blessing. It was hard to compose myself and I watched her performing her service for her Lord. We all had lunch at the Bakery Cafe, all employees are mute with the exception of two, one is a midget, and the other able bodied, who help with any confusion that might arise. They all know us by now, as we always go there and we always get a smiling reception. We have lots of fun with them and they act out all sorts of funny things and make us laugh. Without this work, their lives would be very different. The afternoon was spent in our flat with Raju and his team sorting out our programme. We are all so diverse this time, it has been complicated planning to fit it all in. We are all still a little weary but I really enjoy watching our new team members taking it all in, and I see it with new eyes again also.
Our Internet wouldn't co-operate last night, hence the early morning jottings. We begin our various trainings today. The girls and women who have been rescued from the brothel in India we will see tomorrow, I think, when we fly to Npalgunj tomorrow, 600k. from Kathmandu. Some are apparently only 15 then up to older ones. I am longing to see them and just put my arms around them. Internet permitting, I will write again tonight regarding how our training went.
Robyn
Katie and I have been here 2 days but it seems like weeks. It is the most amazing experience. The colour, noises, smells, dirt,crush of people everywhere. Robyn meet us at the airport and we had out first on many crazy taxi rides. No road rules, no left or right side everyone drives anywhere with their hand on the horn all the time. I have had to shut my eyes many times as a bus comes straight toward us. it is hard to look around which is what i want to do because you have to watch where you are walking. Everything is on the ground and it is uneven with puddles of (I don't know what) everywhere. I am loving everything. We had a meeting with the teachers yesterday and I now know what is expected on me. I will just do my best. It is good to have Graham and Robyn here with us as they have been so many times before and they ease our fears. Our expectations of ourselves are too high. Today is a day of lesson preparation and I will feel better after that because I will be more prepared. The Nepalese people are beautiful. Open and friendly and meeting so many at church yesterday was wonderful. Cuddles are normal and the children are incredible.
I am so looking forward to our trip the next 4 days to the villages. We will see the real Nepal.
Trish
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