Saturday, July 18, 2009

all is well. (from yesterday)






it is still quiet since the strike. i almost wish i there was always a strike. i feel like a lot happened today...so here were the highlights...in order....
-we saw a baboon on the roof of the hostel next to us. it was so close and so cool. it escaped the jungle and came to say hello early in the morning. almost peed myself,we have been wanting a monkey to drop out of every tree.
-we sang happy birthday to one of the sister's who turned 93 today! can you believe it?!! they also sang amazing grace to her and it was beautiful...she had a feather boa on over her sari. the cutest thing.
-when we arrived to shishu bhavan, all the kids were looking extra adorable in fancy dresses and play-clothes. they were celebrating some birthdays. so we had a birthday party and dance party with all the children. half of them were asleep with party hats...but it was just the sweetest thing to celebrate with kids who don't even understand and still recognize how special they are.
-we went to mcdonalds. i hate that pplace...but it was the best meal ever. nd we had a very COLD ice creamcone there! and then it made my tummy hurt but so worth it.
-we went to a very historical indian cemetary that was breathtaking and so peaceful.
-and again...we saw a monkey!!!!!!!

2 comments:

Alisa Marie said...

93!!!! AMAZING! I bet she has seen so many things!
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Are you sure that the baboon wasn't Who dressed up in a baboon suit????

Meredith said...

oh, sweet venessa! i'm so praising jesus that you are safe and experiencing so many amazing things! i can't believe you saw a real live monkey! i mean, outside of a zoo and stuff! so cool. your pictures are beautiful and i cannot wait until you get back and i can see your beautiful face! i love you and i'm praying for you.