after a sleepless night, we agian got into an indian taxi and prayed the entire time that we would make it to the airport in one piece. the flight to nepal was extremly fast and absolutly beautiful. this was the first flight we could actually see the land through the little windows. i wish i could describe in words the himalaya mountains from that high up, but words just do not do a justice. when i walked down the steps of the plane and looked at the mountains completly surrounding me, i felt so small, but for the first time since i began my trek i felt confident and free--no nervousness or stress. kristen, an american missionary was at the airport to pick us up (what a beautiful person she is, inside and out, along with her famil--her husband ryan, and two sixteen month old twins gracie and keane). we dropped our stuff off at our hotel and then walked down to mainstreet kathmandu where kristen gave ua a tour. this amazed me and i wanted a photograph of everything so i would have something concrete to capture all the emotions and feelings i had. the streets werer full of smiling gaces of broken and lost people. even though i will be traveling to pokhara in two days, and not staying in kathmandu to work, seeing the neplai and tibetan people talking, working, walking, and just living their daily lives reassured in me the plans the Lord has in store the next six weeks.
Downtown Kathmandu:
*motorbikes, small cars, and toyota vans are everywhere, driving just as the indians drive
*shop after shop full of anything and everything--rugs, cloting, buddhist gods and shrines, shoes
*fresh produce everywhere--fruits, veggies, spices
*trash everywhere
*beautiful people
after walking the streets we went and had supper with a tibetan family. this was absolutly amazing and the food was delicious. the family lived by meager means but whold heatedly opened their homes to us. we ate outside and on rugs on the floor--the tibet family served us all first and would not eat until we were done. they truly humbled themselves before us and shoed a kindness this rare today. they showed me what kind of attitude i need to have throughout this entire trip and that i should show daily--its all about humbleness and love and allowing God to work through our weaknesses. everything is wonderful and i am truly content here...
*He must become greater; i must become less.
~John 3:30
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girl! i cannot tell you how excited i am for you!! i am praying for you and hoping that God will bless and work through you to touch many lives while you are there! i know He will do amazing things!! i am so proud of you and i will be keeping track of you as you post!! i love you jordan and i'm praying for you and the other missionaries!!
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Hi Jordan, hi, hope all is well! Talk with your dad, they made it to beach okay, he wanted to let you know this, if you have Skype, name is chessdad5 on Skype. Keep us updated!
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ReplyDeletei miss you so much and am so excited about how God is truly working everything out for you! Be safe and take it all in...love you!!
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ReplyDeleteits june4 here at 225 at the beach we have had a wonderful time but wish you were here it was wonderful getting to hear your voice yesterday on the phone. we are praying for your saftey and health as you are awat, We love you and are counting the days down till your back!!!!! We are trying to get Cindy hooked up to send you some messages.. Love ya Very Much!! Talk to you soon.. Mommy & Daddy!
Hey Jordan! So good to hear you have made it and your mom and dad are doing great! They are leading cornhole contest with the most consecutive ringers! :) I know God is truely blessing you and all that you are doing and will be doing. Your dad helped get me on because I tried to leave a message the other day and couldn't. But, know we are praying for you and love you so very much!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Jo, Its midnight there and I'm sure are sound asleep. Hope you are doing good. We got back at about lunch. Had a great time.. Got the yard mowed and mom is getting stuff put away. Sure miss hearing you voice.. and You!!! We Love You..Hope you can call again soon.. Think of you all the time. Where you are at,what you are doing,what are you eating,are you sleeping good,who you are talking to, helping those children. Tell the Kids someone far away is thinking about them too. Tell Abraham and Commala we said hey and thanks for taking care of you.. We are praying for all of you!!! Hope you can call soon, but if not I know God keeps us close in our hearts.. Waiting on next post... Hugs and kisses Love you dearly Dad and Mom!!!
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