In thinking about my upcoming trip to India, I am wistful about all the sights I will see. I love seeing all the women in their saris. Rich or poor, they are all beautifully adorned with bracelets, hair flowers or jewels, and amazing color cobinations in their saris.
I also have a special place in my heart for the children. India's children number over 2x the U.S. population! Over 3 million children live in India! Most of them destitute, victims of child labor or trafficking, but all completely precious and loved by our Heavenly Father. You can see in their eyes, they still have hope. Hope that they are loveable, hope that they will be cared for and protected, hope that they will be rescued.
The country is enmeshed with so many religious practices. Hindu temples, shrines and gods are everywhere, and sadly, I have talked to many people who openly admit their gods have done nothing to help them.
Still, the colors and sounds of India get inside your brain and pull you into the hearts of the people there. I will be going again early September, and ...
I can't wait to go back!!
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I am so relieved to know you have arrived safely. Please know that you will be in my prayers daily. I am so glad that you are aware of the gifts you have and that you are so willing to share them with the women of India. I will travel with you via this blog but hope that I can literally travel with you in the future.
Deborah
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