For my 2nd year resolution, I have promised myself I will blog more, post more pictures, and keep everyone updated better. This year it was too difficult because our internet was too slow. So, now that we have better internet I will try. Between learning Hindi and chasing around 2 small kids, my days are full. We're doing well, by his grace. We just hosted my parents the past 3 weeks.
We are currently completing our first year of language study in South Asia. The Lord has given us little reminders of progress and ultimately his goodness along the way. Just last week, my parents were visiting from the US for the first time. Living in South Asia, we have quickly adapted to the frequent festivals and holidays. While they were here, it was a festival called Dusshera celebrating the god and goddess Ram and Sita. Festivals here usually involve visiting people and bringing sweets. So, we thought it was appropriate to take my parents to do this. We went to my language helper's house whose family we know well. My parents were quickly welcomed, fed sweets and traditional South Asian food. Part of this holiday involves the matriach of the family blessing the family members for the year. We were all included in this tradition. She placed red colored rice on our forehead and wheat grass in our hair, saying a blessing prayer over us. This family only speaks Hindi, so it was encouraging to see the close relationship that has developed between us. Please pray for us as we love, spend time with, and share His truth with this family. God has blessed our language study and reminded us why we are here often. We are thankful for his goodness and grace this year!
We are currently completing our first year of language study in South Asia. The Lord has given us little reminders of progress and ultimately his goodness along the way. Just last week, my parents were visiting from the US for the first time. Living in South Asia, we have quickly adapted to the frequent festivals and holidays. While they were here, it was a festival called Dusshera celebrating the god and goddess Ram and Sita. Festivals here usually involve visiting people and bringing sweets. So, we thought it was appropriate to take my parents to do this. We went to my language helper's house whose family we know well. My parents were quickly welcomed, fed sweets and traditional South Asian food. Part of this holiday involves the matriach of the family blessing the family members for the year. We were all included in this tradition. She placed red colored rice on our forehead and wheat grass in our hair, saying a blessing prayer over us. This family only speaks Hindi, so it was encouraging to see the close relationship that has developed between us. Please pray for us as we love, spend time with, and share His truth with this family. God has blessed our language study and reminded us why we are here often. We are thankful for his goodness and grace this year!
