Today was the last day we had our guardian angel Emmanuel with us. He was such a blessing, he strengthened us with his laughter and dedication to the ministry here. He approached the request to guide us with a servant's heart and worked non stop to make us as comfortable as possible. We just prayed over him and sent him back to his village outside of Vijawada with many new memories and well wishes. I know that I will see him again and when I do I look forward to seeing the growth in his orphanage and Church.
We are in Antanpur, a very small, poor city in the SE part of the AP. The entire area suffers from a huge water shortage and the heat is stifling. My watch read 108 while I was playing cricket with the orphans today. Yes, 108 degrees.
Mike and I went with the pastors this morning and bought badmitton rackets, birdies, soccer balls, cricket bats and balls and an indoor board game called Carams for the boys in this orphanage..... they had absolutely NOTHING prior. They loved the carams game and flocked to it quickly...it warmed the heart to see having fun.
My prayer prior to coming was that I would have the strength to hold nothing back but would pour myself completely out on these people and as we slowly wind our way back to Delhi I feel I am almost there. I am emotionally drained but in a strange way full of new strength. I really could stay. Part of me wants to.

Until tomorrow,

Herb