Hello all. Here's an update on what we've been up to.
John has been very busy lately. He is working on the website for the Baha'i House of Worship (Lotus Temple) and is also helping the Baha'i National Center here. We've told them we'd stay here at least until the end of February. We're staying with a wonderful family here in Delhi. They are an American family with three kids who are here for six months for their mom (Jenny)'s job. The dad, Chris, is the person who got John involved in the computer stuff at the Baha'i National Center. They are great people and have very kindly allowed us to stay here with them like family. We feel very lucky.
I've been helping John and Chris out some as they have alot to do. I've also been getting involved with an orphanage in Delhi that is home to 35 kids who are HIV positive. They are really great kids and smart! The incredible thing is how they have made the "care home" as they call it into such a happy place. I taught my first children's class there on Thursday and hope to continue with that on a weekly basis. I'm also going to be helping another volunteer with teaching English classes there on Saturdays. At other times, I can just go there and spend time with the kids playing, reading, whatever.
It's been surprisingly difficult to find organizations who want volunteer help, so I was a bit discouraged for a while there, but I'm really happy that I found this place. I finally feel like I'm doing something meaningful.
Our families are coming to visit in two weeks and I am soooo excited. I haven't ever left Texas or my family for this long, so some family time is definitely in order. We're going to meet them all up in Rajkot.
Diwali is coming up. Tuesday I think. This means lots of colorful lights and decorations everywhere and exploding sounds (I'm assuming they are fireworks) outside our window. Stores are having sales and selling big baskets of nuts and sweets and stuff. It will be interesting to see how they celebrate Diwali in India.
Ok, that's all for now. Hope all three of our loyal readers are doing well! :)
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
Wow, you're staying until February? That's a bit longer than the estimate you gave me before you left...
Missing both of you bunches, but it sounds like you're having an awesome time! :D
Have fun with Diwali! <3
Wonderful update and sounds like you both have found a perfect place to offer your special talents. Thanks for keeping us informed. Enjoy your family visit!!!
Love to you,
Marie
Sapana,
It sounds like you are doing such wonderful things. It sounds so rewarding to work with those kiddos. We miss you guys tons. Thank you for keeping in touch. Can't wait for you to see my growing belly. :)
Dear Friends, What a wonderful opportunity for service and discovery you are having. Thank your for sharing your experiences with us! - with love and admiration, Kim
Post a Comment