Dear friends,
I send greetings from the compound of the Diocese of Durgapur. The computer systems have been a bit of a challenge but it is finally a joy to be able to share with you some of the amazing things that have been taking place here since our visit last year.
I found it hard to even recognize some of the children, they are now mature young people who are advancing in their education and talents. I am awakened each morning to the sound of strings. A music teacher from the UK is now staying in the children's hospital and teaching violin to the children. We were treated to their first performance last evening. They were dressed in traditional orchestra attire; white shirts and long black skirts (girls) and trousers for the boys. We were treated to works by Beethoven and Haydn. The girls who traditionally performed their dances have been transformed into beautiful young women.
Tomorrow is the Thanksgiving Festival and the tribal people are beginning to arrive by bus. Some of the women of our delegation have ordered saris to wear tomorrow and are very excited about learning how to put them on.
A member of our delegation, Dr. Jim Shine, is an accomplished photographer and has volunteered to document our visit with photos. They are truly amazing and you can look forward to viewing them as soon as the technical aspects have been worked out.
Next week we can look forward to spending time visiting the various child development centers of the diocese. I am especially anticipating visiting Raniganj, the newest center. Our delegation is especially excited about having a whole day on Friday to spend with the children of the Durgapur Hostel. We have lots of exciting plans for them and hopefully I will be able to provide input about that special day.
I am personally grateful for the tradition of hospitality that continues to be extended to us by our friends of the Diocese of Durgapur. I wish everyone in our Diocese has had the privilege of seeing first hand how we have made a difference in the lives of the precious children here.
Blessings,
Shawnee Irwin
I send greetings from the compound of the Diocese of Durgapur. The computer systems have been a bit of a challenge but it is finally a joy to be able to share with you some of the amazing things that have been taking place here since our visit last year.
I found it hard to even recognize some of the children, they are now mature young people who are advancing in their education and talents. I am awakened each morning to the sound of strings. A music teacher from the UK is now staying in the children's hospital and teaching violin to the children. We were treated to their first performance last evening. They were dressed in traditional orchestra attire; white shirts and long black skirts (girls) and trousers for the boys. We were treated to works by Beethoven and Haydn. The girls who traditionally performed their dances have been transformed into beautiful young women.
Tomorrow is the Thanksgiving Festival and the tribal people are beginning to arrive by bus. Some of the women of our delegation have ordered saris to wear tomorrow and are very excited about learning how to put them on.
A member of our delegation, Dr. Jim Shine, is an accomplished photographer and has volunteered to document our visit with photos. They are truly amazing and you can look forward to viewing them as soon as the technical aspects have been worked out.
Next week we can look forward to spending time visiting the various child development centers of the diocese. I am especially anticipating visiting Raniganj, the newest center. Our delegation is especially excited about having a whole day on Friday to spend with the children of the Durgapur Hostel. We have lots of exciting plans for them and hopefully I will be able to provide input about that special day.
I am personally grateful for the tradition of hospitality that continues to be extended to us by our friends of the Diocese of Durgapur. I wish everyone in our Diocese has had the privilege of seeing first hand how we have made a difference in the lives of the precious children here.
Blessings,
Shawnee Irwin
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