I have to keep this brief because I have to get ready for dinner :-) But I wanted to let everyone know that I begin my journey home tomorrow. I officially arrive at LAX around 8pm on Monday. I can't wait to see everyone and share about some of the incredible experiences we have had. India will definitely hold a special place in my heart and I plan on returning real soon.
Well family, God is good, and that's all I can really say. Thank you again for all your prayers and support.
Much love and blessings,
Veronica <3er
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Thumbs UP!
Today we finished our second day of wheelchair distribution in Hubli. It as amazing to watch families come from miles away by bus or train, and crawl up to the center where the distribution was taking place. Families patiently waited as their number was called to be fitted for a wheelchair. In many cases there wasn't an exact match for the client, but with the prayer and some creativity, our Therapists were able to create a chair for their unique needs. We saw that in the case of 5 year old Manjova, who was found abandoned in a gutter shortly after she was born, and taken in by an older woman named, Damava. She has three older daughters who help take care of the little girl.
They traveled 4 1/2 hours, taking 3 different buses, to get to the distribution site. Since we didn't have any pediatric chairs, our therapists created a special chair out of materials found at the center. Damava was thrilled that the Therapists took the time to care for her adoptive daughter.
Please pray that as we move on to our next distribution site that more pediatric chairs will be available. God is doing amazing works here in Hubli, and we know He will be doing the same in the next village.
If you would like to follow up further with our team's outreach, and maybe see a few photos, check out Grace Baptist's website at www.gracebaptist.org/india-wheels2010.
Much love and blessings,
Veronica and Amy
They traveled 4 1/2 hours, taking 3 different buses, to get to the distribution site. Since we didn't have any pediatric chairs, our therapists created a special chair out of materials found at the center. Damava was thrilled that the Therapists took the time to care for her adoptive daughter.
Please pray that as we move on to our next distribution site that more pediatric chairs will be available. God is doing amazing works here in Hubli, and we know He will be doing the same in the next village.
If you would like to follow up further with our team's outreach, and maybe see a few photos, check out Grace Baptist's website at www.gracebaptist.org/india-wheels2010.
Much love and blessings,
Veronica and Amy
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Alive and well!
Hi all! So I am here...I made it! It's now Saturday about 5pm and we're about to get ready for dinner :-) Man do I LOVE Indian food! The travel was easier than I thought, but 22 hours of flight time really takes a toll on your body and your metal status (lol). When we got off the plane we went straight to our hotel, changed, ate, then went directly into the town for shopping. An experiece that almost had me calling it quits! I think I almost died 5 times just from walking a block from our hotel. All the stories you hear about Indian driving is completely TRUE! I felt like I was playing "Frogger" with the traffic. I was a bit disoriented, but finally got my bearings.
Today was wonderful though! We went and toured the Equip India sight and met all the lovely staff and residents. They gave us a wonderful Indian welcome :-) Tomorrow we go to church and I get to wear my pretty new Salwar that I bought. Well I have to keep this short, but I wanted to just let you all know that I am here and God is so good. Thank you all again for your love and support and please continue to pray. I hope to be on here again soon, and maybe I'll be able to add some photos too.
Much love,
Veronica
Today was wonderful though! We went and toured the Equip India sight and met all the lovely staff and residents. They gave us a wonderful Indian welcome :-) Tomorrow we go to church and I get to wear my pretty new Salwar that I bought. Well I have to keep this short, but I wanted to just let you all know that I am here and God is so good. Thank you all again for your love and support and please continue to pray. I hope to be on here again soon, and maybe I'll be able to add some photos too.
Much love,
Veronica
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
On my way...
The day has come and the Lord has been so incredibly faithful! :-) Today I am heading to the far off land of India. I've been working on preparing myself mentally, physically, and most importantly spiritually. Of course there have been few "speed bumps" along the way, but God is so much bigger than our misfortunes. I am assured that I am heading down the path that He has directed me and am thrilled and honored to be chosen as a vessel of the Gospel to the people of India.
Again, family and friends, you have been an amazing source of support and encouragement. I can't wait to come back and report the amazing things that Lord has done during this adventure. Love you all <3
Again, family and friends, you have been an amazing source of support and encouragement. I can't wait to come back and report the amazing things that Lord has done during this adventure. Love you all <3
Friday, September 24, 2010
Location Location Location!
(Yeah right...I'm not really that smart...it's from Wikipedia) :o)
Indian Humor
So in preperation for my immersion into the Indian culture I thought it would be wise to do a little "studying-up." To my surprise--and my dismay--I happened to stumble across this interesting little factoid...
It is not easy for the Indians to laugh at themselves, as they take themselves very seriously. On the whole, people enjoy slapstick huomr and will laugh merrily at someone else's misfortune, such as slipping on a banana skin. Traditionalists hate the idea of caricatures of people they respect, although it is increasingly fashionable to make fun of poiticians. Only a few people appreciate sardonic or "dark" humor. Foreigeners may find much Inidan humor rather simple and lacking in subtlety.
It looks like I'll have to keep the sarcasm at home!
It is not easy for the Indians to laugh at themselves, as they take themselves very seriously. On the whole, people enjoy slapstick huomr and will laugh merrily at someone else's misfortune, such as slipping on a banana skin. Traditionalists hate the idea of caricatures of people they respect, although it is increasingly fashionable to make fun of poiticians. Only a few people appreciate sardonic or "dark" humor. Foreigeners may find much Inidan humor rather simple and lacking in subtlety.
It looks like I'll have to keep the sarcasm at home!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Let's Start from the Very Beginning...
With 23 days to go before I depart, I wanted to share my heart, and my reason, for setting forth on this exciting journey. Below is a portion of my support letter that was sent out to so many loving and generous family and friends. Again, THANK YOU ALL who have so generously supported me through prayer and finances. What a blessing it is to feel the love and have the support from so many :o)
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As many of you know for nearly two years I have had the pleasure of working for a wonderful organization called Joni and Friends International Disability Center, which is dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to people affected by disability locally and abroad.
During my time here I have had the opportunity to witness many of God’s miracles amongst a people group that is so often overlooked, and seeing first-hand Christ’s words from Luke 14 ringing loud and true. “Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…Go out to the roads and the country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full.”
In today’s world it is reported that there is a need for 20-30 million wheelchairs around the world, and out of that number most have yet to hear the Gospel of Christ. With this knowledge and much prayer and consideration, I have decided to partner with Wheels for the World, a Joni and Friends program. Wheels for the World presents the Gospel to those in need by delivering wheelchairs and Bibles in developing countries. But Wheels for the World is not simply about “dropping off a wheelchair.” It’s about changing the hearts, minds, and lives of people. It’s about transforming societies, village by village, person by person, and bringing hope, joy, and salvation to the children and adults with disabilities around the world.
God has prepared my heart, and I have heard His call, and I will be joining the Wheels outreach to India this fall. From September 29th-October 11th our team will be distributing Bibles and over 200 wheelchairs to the people in need in Karnataka, India. I’d like to share this exciting opportunity with you, and invite you to serve alongside me through your support in prayer. Your partnership in prayer will be greatly needed as God prepares the hearts of our team and those we will come in contact with.
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As many of you know for nearly two years I have had the pleasure of working for a wonderful organization called Joni and Friends International Disability Center, which is dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to people affected by disability locally and abroad.
During my time here I have had the opportunity to witness many of God’s miracles amongst a people group that is so often overlooked, and seeing first-hand Christ’s words from Luke 14 ringing loud and true. “Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…Go out to the roads and the country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full.”
In today’s world it is reported that there is a need for 20-30 million wheelchairs around the world, and out of that number most have yet to hear the Gospel of Christ. With this knowledge and much prayer and consideration, I have decided to partner with Wheels for the World, a Joni and Friends program. Wheels for the World presents the Gospel to those in need by delivering wheelchairs and Bibles in developing countries. But Wheels for the World is not simply about “dropping off a wheelchair.” It’s about changing the hearts, minds, and lives of people. It’s about transforming societies, village by village, person by person, and bringing hope, joy, and salvation to the children and adults with disabilities around the world.
God has prepared my heart, and I have heard His call, and I will be joining the Wheels outreach to India this fall. From September 29th-October 11th our team will be distributing Bibles and over 200 wheelchairs to the people in need in Karnataka, India. I’d like to share this exciting opportunity with you, and invite you to serve alongside me through your support in prayer. Your partnership in prayer will be greatly needed as God prepares the hearts of our team and those we will come in contact with.
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