Well, I'm here. A year and a half after I got an email from the Wards (the missionaries I'm living with), and I'm finally here. It feels good. There's something about this place that feels like home. Of course, it feels extremely foreign in a lot of ways: the traffic, the heat, the people, the languages, the food. But I feel at peace here. I'm glad to be where I am because I know God has called me to this place across the world.
It took about 2 days to get here, and I've been trying to recover from the time difference (11 1/2 hours ahead), so we force ourselves to stay up til at least 8. ha! I woke up at 5 and then 6 this morning. I am also trying to remember to be patient. In the midst of my frustration and striving among a new culture, God is slowing my heart and reminding me that my relationships at home were not formed in a day. And neither will the ones I have in India. So I am taking it one day at a time, trusting that God will provide all that I need.
Some things I'm excited about:
*The sight of real mountains (not hills) in our back yard. The missionaries said that you can see K3 from the roof. Wow!
*Milk Tea which Menuka (helper) makes
*Walking club we're going to start with one of Victoria's Indian friends and her mom
*Soccer in the backyard
*Possibility of trekking in Indian mtns (don't worry mom, the highest peak is just 40,000 ft. ha!)
Things I'm not-so-excited about:
*The gecko's living in my room (I've named them Winston and Rufus)
*Headaches that come from Indian traffic
*Heat...although I'm slowly getting used to it. My hair isn't...
*Unknown
Pray:
*That God would give me consistent places to go around Siliguri to form relationships with people
*For patience
*For wisdom in teaching Victoria (we start school on Monday)
ps-I'm including some pics of my last week in Nashvegas. Sweet friends and fun places. Baja burrito...I will miss thee.
Camp girls!
See You at the Pole 2009 with B-Max and K-Murph
Last farewell with Jim and Charley
Special Birthday Cake
Love these girls!
None other than Baja
It's a hartebeest of course!...and Bryan and Camille!
What a jolly sister pic
My desk in India
Bed and sweet windows
Me and Victoria (girl I'm teaching) on the way to Siliguri
The view from our backyard. Outta Control!
Hey Megan! I know we haven't talked in forever but I wanted to let you know that I am praying for you while you are in India! I read your blog and am so excited about this journey that the Lord is taking you on! I can't wait to read more about it as you update :)
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So glad to finally see an update! "Big Aunt Hug" through the computer!
ReplyDeleteVisited Grandmother yesterday & we talked about what your safe arrival.
Lots of chat around here about the USA government having to rescue people from hikes in foreign countries...better take a guide. Obama might not send Clinton to find you like the girls in N. Korea.
Seriously, we are praying for you & love ya;!
Aunt B
What a cool opportunity... and that view is sick! I understand your withdrawals from Baja, I've been suffering from the same thing being away from Nashville. I'm going to enjoy following your blog... looking forward to peeking into your life in India through this! Praying for you, friend.
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meg! you're finally in india!
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1. i LOVE that picture with you and my parents. so jolly!
2. baja burrito. i miss it so much.
3. why the psycho is bryan holding a hartebeast head?!
so stoked to get to follow your trip. india doesn't know how what just hit them! much love from the barnharts!
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