In case you missed it, here’s whats going on.
1. Mumbai
2. Thailand
3. Nigeria
4. Congo
5. Somalia
6. Nepal
Some of these stories are fresher than others, but they all need prayer. There is a lot going on in the world. The more we stay informed, the more we [...]
I was sitting in my room this afternoon when I faintly heard what I thought to be live music. Like a child holding his breath listening for the patter or reindeer hoofs on the roof, I held my breath and listened to see if my ears were playing tricks on me. They weren’t. I heard [...]
When you think about it, Thanksgiving is a pretty amazing holiday. Its a pretty safe bet that 99.99% or America sits down to Thanksgiving dinner with their family. My family got together. My Mom and Dad, brother and sister and their families, and my Mom’s parents. I was not there of [...]
I finally have internet where I am staying. It was a process and a pain, but I finally have it. The problem is that the electricity is out (it goes out twice a day for about three hours each time) so I cannot set up the wireless router yet, but at least I [...]
I promise you I did not set this picture up. I looked down and there it was:
Both of these symbols are everywhere here. But this is the first time I have seen them right next to each other. It certainly caught me off guard.
The swastika is a Hindu symbol of peace and [...]
Haven’t had the internet the past few days, so here are some updates and notes.
The past couple of days have been ok. The mornings have been a bit rough as usual, but they are getting better. I still do not have internet at the house, but it should come shortly and that will [...]
Yesterday there was a bhand. It literally translates to close. Like you close the door. It shut down the city. It was essentially a strike. There was no traffic, no stores, restaurants, or businesses open. They were protesting the killing of two young Nepali men whose bodies were found [...]
So here are some of my first impressions. Not in any particular order. Its the good, the bad, and the ugly. And there’s a lot of both.
1. Its dirty here. Its the first thing you notice. Trash and dirt. And its hard to overcome, but I will.
2. [...]
Don’t have much time, but wanted to say I’m in Mumbai! And tomorrow Kathmandu! And I flew first class. Wow. But more on that later…My emotions are a mixed bag. I miss home already since I know I won’t be going back for awhile, but I’m also excited to get [...]
