We returned to Mungeli two days ago and are getting back in the swing of things. We took our two 12 hour trains, from Darjeeling to Calcutta and then on to Bilaspur. From there we took an auto rickshaw half of the way back to Mungeli until we realized that Dr. Henry had sent a car to pick us up. It all turned out well. The four of us had a great time in Darjeeling. It was a beautiful mix of Tibetan and and Indian culture. There is a great separatist movement in Darjeeling, because the native Gorkhas are calling for Gorkhaland. There are signs and posters everywhere. The locals want there own state within India and apart from the Communist West Bengal state they are currently in. While in Calcutta for a day, we got to stay with an American who is the leader of a conglomerate that is building the East-West metro (subway) line. His flat was very nice, and we were finally able to take a hot shower (awesome).
Rev. Ray Miles, Dale and Chris got in yesterday, the 15th, and Charlie and Lynn just got in today. I just returned from a day of teaching at school and I taught something that I never imagined I would do: choreography. Joseph and I are teaching the fifth and sixth grade boys the King Louie dance from the Jungle Book. Of course, we are excluding the part when we stands on one arm and picks up Mogely with his feet, but the rest of it shall be "good fun" as Dr. Henry says. Most of the students are learning a dance or talent for the Annual Function, a variety show, that will be held on Saturday.
Mark and Dale are working hard to finish all the details of the livestream chapel service on the 18th. The ground was broken for the hospital's cancer center last week so there is a massive hole in the ground in the middle of the compund for the laying of the foundation. It is quite amazing to think there will be a modern cancer treatment facility in rural Mungeli, but that helps to demonstrate the dedication and vision of Dr. Henry. We all miss everyone and I think we will have a lot more post from everyone in the group soon. Mom and Dad, thanks for the care package that you sent with Lynn.
Peace
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What a wonderful time you must be having. I enjoyed the photographs you had posted. My wife and I sponsor a 5 year old girl at the Family Farm Village. Do you know of this facility and it's location from where you are now? Maybe someday my wife and I will get to go see our new daughter, Maheshwari. May God's blessings be with you on this wonderful journey. Danny Martin First Christian(DOC), Glasgow, KY 42141 dgmartin50@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteDanny, Two of the pilgrms who are in Mungeli now are headed to the Family Village Farm the first week in March. I'll forward your email information to them so they can contact you. Hopefully they can forward your good wishes to her in person. Blessings, Landa
ReplyDeleteDon't forget the live stream from the chapel in Mungeli tonight! www.tinyurl.com/ccingatv 9 p.m. Eastern
Thanks for calling today. We're glad that the dance and the Annual Function went well. The livestream was amazing and touching! All of your accounts have been fascinating. I went to the Indian grocery this week. I like to get tea,dates, and produce there. You all will have to inform us about the other foods and how to cook them when you return. Have you ridden any elephants lately? We are looking forward to your return this week!
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Mom and Dad