Well, it’s hard to believe that I leave for India in just a week from today... but man, I’m ready to get there! After 2 years of planning and figuring everything out, it’s completely surreal that I am in the single digits and just 7 days away! I think I've experienced pretty much every possible emotion preparing for this trip-- excitement, utter fear, worry, frustration, hope, expectation. Through each, the Lord has faithfully taken my hand and walked me through, reminding me that HE called me to serve in India and HE has gone before me and is before me now. This is HIS adventure that I have the unbelievable privilege to join...how ridiculously awesome is that?!?!
As I wrap up loose ends, buy last minute items and receive last requests from The Massey family (the missionaries I’ll be working with while I’m there), my eagerness to serve with the Masseys and learn about the Indian culture is building immensely. This eagerness has led to some meager, but surprisingly successful, attempts at the Indian culture: a few basic phrases of the Kannada language (which, can I say is literally harder than the small amount of swahili I learned for Uganda!) and even some homemade Indian food (also much harder...3 hours to make!).
This last week is filled with lots of family and friends time, packing, and resting (trying to get rid of these dumb allergies before I leave!!) I’m soaking up my time at home, but can't help but daydream about living with just my essentials and trying a million new things in India...food, clothing, climate, culture and wonderful new friends =)!!! I'm itchin to go.
Also, if you wanna check out the ministry I’ll be working with, click here!
Please pray: That I will be physically well before I leave. That I would be mentally and spiritually prepared.That the Lord’s peace would continue to reign over my heart and mind.
Much love,
Bethany
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