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As you can see....Pastor Gene's prediction on Sunday before the departure was not entirely accurate...it was NOT Chester puking over the side of the boat, it was EVE A puking while sitting next to me.....ugh. Clearly, I took the opportunity to document the occasion and Eve a, true to her character, took it in stride...with a thumbs up...:0) Little did she know of Pastor Gene's prediction.
We wanted to take the opportunity to thank Eve a's parents who took us to the airport and each of you who came to see us off. We also wanted to give a special thanks to Pastor Gene who arrived with IMPECCABLE timing to unload our luggage....way to go!
Shekar and Irene were very gracious upon our arrival and we were extremely grateful. Thank goodness for brothers and sisters on the "flip" side!
Yesterday, the 21st of January, Eve a and I were able to sleep in and then go shopping! Irene took us on foot to the first shop where we purchased some Indian outfits, and then we traveled by auto-rickshaw to another shop. All I (Phyllis) can say is, "I'm glad I wasn't behind the wheel!" We even encountered a beggar at one of the traffic lights. Eve a was having fun taking a video of the "ride"experience. We hope to post that later, but seeing as I (Phyllis) am not very technological, we will just have to wait and see...speaking of technology, we are hoping to get Eve a set up with her own login so that she can post separately too. Currently, she is at my side and reading every word! (literally)
Ummm...we concluded that we will start in full swing at the children's home next week, and we will be getting things ready this week. It looks like we are going to be commuting back and forth every day which is approximately an hour one way....what a great opportunity to gear up and then to debrief!
The sights, sounds, and smells...believe it or not....have been a welcomed experience, and we are both reveling in the Indian culture--what beautiful people! We have been spoiled by Shekar, Irene, and Shekar's sister, Kala, as we transition into the new schedule and way of life.
We are both feeling and doing well in the new culture and time zone. (It is an 11 1/2 hours difference) You can't see very well, but we are sitting in Irene and Shekar's home at the computer in the photo above. We are off to work now, and we will hopefully post again soon! Thanks to all the words of encouragement and prayers that have been offered on our behalf....what gifts!
Talk to ya later!!!!
Phyllis and Eve a

P.S. Ok, This is Eve a here and I kicked Phyllis off so I could respond to the picture at the top!!! No matter what she says ... I DID NOT "toss my cookies"even though she does have pretty good evidence to say otherwise!! It was a long flight and we were getting a little crazy that's all. So, we will ttyl and thanks for your prayers. :)