Adventures in India

Anita diligently kept a journal. Which I've adapted to share with you some of our experiences.

After two long flights we arrived in Chennai to be met by Brother Raju. After 7 years of correspondence it was a strange experience to meet him in person. One of the kindest humblest people I have ever met.

Although Gudrun had been before. The shock of setting eyes on India for the first time for me was almost overwhelming. I couldn't believe that in the middle of the night that the streets were teeming with people. All eyes seemed to be on us. We must have looked like aliens.

As we raced through the streets in a taxi every driving law in England was being breached within the space of 5 minutes. I screamed out as two vehicles looked like they would collide and make a sandwich out of us. I soon got used to this way of travel where there were no lanes but everybody weaved in and out. Even on dual carriageways it didn't seem to matter which way you travelled if the traffic was too bad.

We stayed in a hotel for a few hours, but even though we'd arrived there in the early hours of the morning Gudrun was up bright and early at 8.O'clock, knocking at our door. I replied when she asked if we were ready that I wasn't even awake never mind ready!!

As we took two rickshaws to do some shopping, I was concerned we had lost the others, but we found them and I soon started enjoying this new way of travelling. It was like the dodgems without the collisions (By the grace of God.... Phew!!!) Everyone hoots constantly in India, which took a bit of getting used to, but its probably the only way they survive!!!

The train journey that afternoon to Tenali seemed to go on forever. Anita spent most of the time sitting at the open door cooling down and watching the amazing Indian scenery. People in rice fields waving at her. Mud huts and dirty rivers.

Brother Raju assured me that he would look after us until he handed us over to Joshua and Caleb when we returned to Chennai on the last few days of our visit. I had no need to be afraid. I was to find that he was as good as his word and he must have run himself ragged looking after us all making sure we had enough of everything which certainly wasn't easy in the primitive town of Tenali.

We arrived in Tenali train station in the dark to a crowd of people throwing petals on us and decking us with garlands of flowers around our necks. I have never experienced anything like it. We felt like film stars. Everywhere we went we caused a stir. Children running up to the car wanting to shake hands. Even in the streets people were wanting prayer and getting converted. Amazing!!

Shirley

Written Agreement on the covenantal promises for our children ......

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