Well, it seems as if we just got here, thinking back to when we met with A.M. Mathew and the orphanage in Mumbai on the second day of the trip. We are back in Mumbai now, preparing to make our way back home. Our flight leaves at 2:30 am tomorrow, but we are leaving from here at 10:30 pm. It's wierd how Traveling makes you lose all concept of time. Sometimes its hard to remember what we did an hour ago, or even what day it is. We have traveled so much this we compared to last week, so it just kind of flew by us.

From Angamoly we went to two smaller orphanages outside of Angamoly, ones that dont get visitors very often because it is so hard to get to them. We rode in the bus about four and a half hours, riding on the bumpiest roads you have ever seen. The first one we went to was where the tsunami happened, and a lot of the children were tsunami victims, or their care takers were affected by it. Some of the kids had parents, but because of the tsunami of other things were not able to provide enough for them to live with them. The last time someone came to visit them was last year, and it was actually another one of our teams . There are about 18 children there, and they all were so sweet, and were soo excited to see us. There was one girl, I think her name is Suni, that survived the tsunami. She was around seven or eight years old when it happened, and she was out in the water for two days. She survived by holding onto a piece of wood. How amazing is that! Everyone thought there was no hope, and she was gone. So you know that God had his hand on her, and kept her alive and safe until she was rescued. There are tons of incredible stories like this, and I'm so glad that we have got all the children's testimonies written down, so they can be shared with everyone. Mabu, the orphange director, was in terrible debt, but did not ask for anything but prayer. I couldnt even begin to tell you how humble and greateful he was when he was given money to help him out. He actually was in tears, and was speechless. Oh yeah, we bought a cow! It was for the tsunami orphanage, and will be used for milk, because it is so expensive to buy there. The second orphanage was about a hour and a half away from the last orphanage. We had a blast with the kids, doing bible stories, songs and playing games. Evey orphanage we have been to has just been so kind to us, and this one was no exception. They greeted us with the really good smelling flowers and gave us food and drinks. It's so amazing how fast these kids attach themselves to you, holding your hand and just wanting your attention. We could not explain how greatful these kids are that someone was coming to see THEM. Just the joy that we get to see on their faces is worth the trip itself. Every orphanage it was getting harder and harder to leave.

From there we went back to Angamoly and then Ten Kasi. The most beautiful place I have ever been! The mountains are awesome, the rivers and waterfalls, everything was so beautiful. We surprised Dr. Sam George, the orphanage director, at the orphanage. It was funny because he actually seemed kind of irritated because we just showed up, but was really thankful that we came to see them. What we learned was that his wife actually raised Veer from when he was 5 to adulthood. We had a lot of fun there, and were actually there for twelve straight hours. The orphanage is a school and a bible college too, so there were a variety of different ages there. The kids were awesome, and were funny too. There were two little ones that were actually found in the train station. I have heard so many stories, and I have to say that they are staring to run together, so I dont was to give you any wrong information. I'll let Cliff tell the testimonies, bacause they should be accurate. We got to spend time with the bible college students for a while, and get to know them a little. Some of them that I was talking to are graduating in Febuary, and asked me if I was coming. I told them I want to, but wasnt sure if I would be able to. One of the girls said that I will come and she will be praying that I get the money and everything to come back. Elizabeth, Sam George's wife went shopping with Allison and Eric and got all the kids new shoes. The kids were so excited about them. The one thing that really sticks out is a woman named Reba. She was found on the side on the road, and was so close to dead. I can say that I have never seen anyone that skinny in my life, she was literally skin and bone. She was so tiny and couldnt walk or barely talk. Mary and one of Sam's daughters Alison gave her a bath, and Allison and I were holding up a mat, and got to experience what was happening. I still dont even know the feelings that I had as I was witnessing this. We had a chance to pray for her, and it was awesome that she even let us, even though she was falling asleep at the time. They were going to take her to the hospital the next day, and take care of her until she didnt need to be anymore. Sam George and the kids took us to their new land that the India team actually broke ground on the year before. They made so much progress in only a year, starting out with only land and now having some building up, and stared planting vegetables, and a few more things. The Lord has really blessed that land and all they have done and are doing with it. They are planning to make that when the new orphanage will be. It's funnt because Sam George did not plan to have a huge orphanage and everything that came along in time. He planned to have just a small orphanage with just a few kids, but God had a different plan for him:) Now he has an orphanage and school with around 57 kids and students.

Well, we had a flight from Tivundrum to Mumbai yesterday, and that went good. Tia and I almost got off the plane when we were not supposed to. I dont know what we would of sone if that had happened! I definitely did not miss the smell of Mumbai, but actually wasnt too bad, because we have all got used to it. Today instead of shopping, we decided to go to A.M. Mathews orphange, and got to see them before we left. It was so wierd and sad thinking that we would not be going to any more orphanages.

So, I think thats it. Again I want to thank you all SO MUCH for keeping us all in your prayers. Just keep in mind all of the orphanages and the pastors and their families. Also, Veer had a flight and is home now. He is an amazing man, and I am so glad to have met him. Just keep him and his family in your prayers. The last thing is, I have some sort of rash thing that developed a few days ago, and I have no clue what it is. It started on my hand, but is now on my arms and legs. There just a bunch of timy little bumps and one of my fingers where it started is swollen and it itches. So, again thank you, and I will see some of you when we get home!

God Bless,

Kelly