We ran into this guy yesterday, and he took us to Pizza Hut. It was Indian Pizza Hut, though, so probably not what you’re thinking. That guy’s name is Todd, and I talked to him on skype and realized he was staying in a hotel only a few blocks from ours. So we met up, and he used Lottie Moon money to cover our lunch only hours before he headed home. Todd – say hello to Arkansas for me. It’ll be a while before we see her again, so let her know we miss her.
Quick rundown:
– played a show at a YWAM coffee shop, got shut down by cranky neighbors. Made some great connections, though, and I think we were able to encourage the believers there.
– Delhi’s been having a record drought (temps touching 12o F!), but my left knee started getting tight and I predicted rain. Sure enough, the monsoons started this morning. Crazy how fast the roads turn into rivers. I looked out the window this morning a saw a cow knee deep in the middle of the street.
– Went to the slums today on the outskirts of Delhi. Had to turn down kids begging. Broke our heart. Met a pastor who leads the slum mission, as well as others. Turns out Saddleback Church pastors are in town doing a Purpose Driven Conference for local pastors. We were scheduled to have dinner with pastor Mark from Saddleback, but he backed out. The pastor we did meet with is the dad of the guy who started Wild Fire Tribe (he’s also apparently good buds with Rick Warren), and has his own group (which is the group that works in the slums) called the Cooperative Outreach of India. Check it out.
-We’re leaving Delhi in the morning – catching a train to Chandigarh, where we meet our good friend from college Joey. He’ll then drive us up to his hometown in Shimla. The weather is supposed to be considerably cooler there – only in the 90’s at worst. That’s what happens when you hit the Himalayas. Someone told us the girls are good lookin’ there too. Always a plus, though there may be cultural differences on what constitutes ‘good- lookin’. Either way – got some travelin’ to do tomorrow.
Here’s a scene we barely were able to catch on film.
enjoy.
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HI,
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Comment by hotel11 July 11, 2009 @ 12:43 pmhotelclarkgreens
oh my!! poor little dumbo almost got killed!!
Comment by Trinka Newman July 12, 2009 @ 11:07 pmWOW! An elephant crossing the busy street!!! And I thought that the traffic in Miami was bad!!! I’ll never complain of the traffic here! 🙂
Comment by Monica July 13, 2009 @ 3:00 amThat is a lot of different kinds of traffic. Very interesting shot.
Comment by Shelli Russell July 27, 2009 @ 8:51 amWell, it’s not your average Arkansas deer running across your headlights at night….but when in India…
Comment by Diane Newman July 27, 2009 @ 7:22 pmI’m glad to catch up with everything you guys are doing and experiencing… Loved the baptism in the river! Praying for your safety and your ministry in India. Aunt Diane