Day1 (techincally day 2 sine we lost a day traveling)

Day 1….
So the traveling is complete and we are here at HHH.

How crazy is it that you can be half way around the world in just 24 hours. We are in Shimoga, India under the care of Irene, Roshan, and Reema.


These people are more than hospitable. Roshan came 5 hours by bus last night to meet us at the airport and then 5 rode the 5 hours back in a crowded bus. During the drive I figured out where the phrase "My life flashed before my eyes" comes from. We are being passed by a bus, in a bus, with a bus coming toward us in the opposite direction. There could not have been more than a couple feet of clearance. It takes a special kind of driver to drive around here- the kind with no fear of death, no regard for others, and nerves that a Texas-Hold’em champ would kill for. Theresa and I will stick to foot traffic.

Now HHH is a couple buildings 1. A School/Meal Hall/ Classroom and 2. A house for Roshan, Reema, and Irene. As soon as we got here, we met Reema, Irene, and Esther (a worker here). When you get here, you are family and you are greeted and treated as such. A hug for everyone by everyone.

Now I know that some of you are checking this blog to see if we are ok/ alive, but lets not lie to each other, many of you want copious amounts of images of the precious kids…..



These kids are an example of Christ’s plan for a fallen world. This is the Redemption part of the Creation-Fall-Redemption cycle. These children were orphaned, kicked out of their homes, or just left by parents that could not afford the care of a special needs child; but now they have a chance to grow up, be loved, share love, learn, become educated, and make something of themselves. From what I have observed, the children here are not pitied, but instead they are loved and cared for. They are obedient, well behaved and full of smiles. I am not really a “kid” kinda person, but these children are so sweet and innocent and they love so freely- it is truly something to behold. It is such a pure, selfless love. I think this is a glimpse into the father’s heart.