Don, Mary and I arrived last night safely and without incident. Well, except for the coffee I spilled all over myself, but I'm blaming it on turbulence. We've met interesting people along the way and are looking forward to a day full of adventure.
Loreen, Catherine and Glenda are still flying and will arrive around 10am.
Today we have a meeting with a ministry that partners with International Princess Project and this evening we will attend a worship service in the red light district led by Bombay Teen Challenge. We have been told by someone that travels the world he has never been to such a moving church as this one. Our prayer is we see God in a new way today.
Since all three of us have been to India before it doesn't have the shock it used to. We can't wait to see Glenda and Catherine's reactions in a few hours! It will be warm - in the 90's, noisy, dirty, full of excitement and possibility. And never dull!
I learned about India from the young accountant I sat next to on the plane....arranged marriages are still very much in vogue, even among the educated..the caste system is not something the young of India are for, but something politicians put forward for their own benefit.....Bollywood movies are pretty fun to watch - even at 3 hours long - a good thing on a 15 hour flight...cricket is a complicated sport...and more.
Sadly, after a wonderful trip, we learned at the hotel a dear friend of ours was killed working in Iraq yesterday. He was a loving husband, fun friend and doting father to a 1 year old daughter.
Our hearts are breaking for his wife, family and friends. Being here and not there to support and comfort friends in this terrible time is really hard. Prayer takes on a whole new meaning when it's all you've got...another thing the Indians will probably teach me.
Please pray today for:
- Safe arrival of 3 girls
- Safety as we travel 1.5 hours to red light district
- A unique ability to connect with those we worship with at the church
- Productive meetings with ministries
- Team unity and excitement as we come together today
- Peace for those of us who are grieving this loss
- Comfort for the grieving family and friends in the states
Karen Taulien
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