Today has been a blessed day.
Yesterday we visited a slum across the street from the compound. A lady we met there was in severe pain from a broken leg which had been repaired but her knee was extremely swollen. She was limping along with a long bamboo pole for support. This lady was on our hearts after we left the slum. Today we went back to the slum, put her in wheelchair and took her to the doctor at the compound's clinic. The doctor gave her some pain pills and told her to walk on the leg and the swelling would eventually go down.
This seemed like a pretty tall order. After we took her back to the slum, we decided to help her out. A couple of us caught rides on motorcycles, went to the local hospital, finally found a person who spoke English, went through many people who told us "No" and finally found someone who would sell us a walker. We brought the walker back on a street rickshaw.
The lady in the slum was so happy with her walker. We were happy because we felt that it was God's work - what we are here to do. He was surely with us today to help overcome all the obstacles.
On the way back from the hospital we stopped in at Mother Teresa's hospital and orphanage. What an inspiration. We visited with the children and spent a short time in the Mass at the church there. The theme of the homily was to give love and assistance to our brothers and sister in Christ. The perfect message for us today.
We are all tired but surviving. The weather is glorious. Flowers are everywhere - it looks like spring. Last night there was wonderful dancing by children from all the different sections of India. They were so talented and beautiful with their colorful costumes. Today there was more tribal dancing. It is astounding the variety and diversity of the people of India. Everywhere you look there are fabulous colors and sounds and aromas. There is a lot of poverty to be sure, but it is outweighed by the lovliness.
All of us miss our loved ones at home. But, as for me, I feel I am in the right place, doing what I'm supposed to be doing.
Love,
Fran
Yesterday we visited a slum across the street from the compound. A lady we met there was in severe pain from a broken leg which had been repaired but her knee was extremely swollen. She was limping along with a long bamboo pole for support. This lady was on our hearts after we left the slum. Today we went back to the slum, put her in wheelchair and took her to the doctor at the compound's clinic. The doctor gave her some pain pills and told her to walk on the leg and the swelling would eventually go down.
This seemed like a pretty tall order. After we took her back to the slum, we decided to help her out. A couple of us caught rides on motorcycles, went to the local hospital, finally found a person who spoke English, went through many people who told us "No" and finally found someone who would sell us a walker. We brought the walker back on a street rickshaw.
The lady in the slum was so happy with her walker. We were happy because we felt that it was God's work - what we are here to do. He was surely with us today to help overcome all the obstacles.
On the way back from the hospital we stopped in at Mother Teresa's hospital and orphanage. What an inspiration. We visited with the children and spent a short time in the Mass at the church there. The theme of the homily was to give love and assistance to our brothers and sister in Christ. The perfect message for us today.
We are all tired but surviving. The weather is glorious. Flowers are everywhere - it looks like spring. Last night there was wonderful dancing by children from all the different sections of India. They were so talented and beautiful with their colorful costumes. Today there was more tribal dancing. It is astounding the variety and diversity of the people of India. Everywhere you look there are fabulous colors and sounds and aromas. There is a lot of poverty to be sure, but it is outweighed by the lovliness.
All of us miss our loved ones at home. But, as for me, I feel I am in the right place, doing what I'm supposed to be doing.
Love,
Fran
Aunt Fran,
ReplyDeleteSo thankful you made it safely. We're following the blog and look forward to hearing more about your trip.
Love,
Traci
It does sound really wonderful. I am glad that you made the decision to go, and find your true direction/place. Nancy
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