Deena's Birthday Party

Tonight, we all went to a surprise birthday party for Deena, one of the leaders at our center.

Below is a photo of Deena with her three month old, Daan...

Four Months Old

Today, Truth is four months old. I have been exploring this small road just north of our center for the past couple weeks and thought it would be nice to take some photos there today. Truth enjoys short trips on our scooter.

Something that has been on my mind for four months...

It is common to see children, in India, with small black marks on their forehead or cheeks. Parents place this mark on their child to protect them from harm. Along with these black marks, called "kajol", parents will also wrap thread around a child's waist or have them wear blessed necklaces, bracelets or anklets. Sadly, this is even a common practice in some christian circles. Well, we are thankful for a healthy, clever and smiling baby. She doesn't know it yet, but even at her young age, she is an example of having faith in the caring God.

Happy Birthday To Hepsie-Mommy!!!

The good news is Hephzibah is 26 years old today. The bad news is Leena and Preeti are heading home tomorrow morning.

Picnic

After driving for 45 minutes, we had a small picnic near a church on top of a small hill. This is one of my favorite places in Goa for it has a wonderful view. 

This And That

Hephzibah's brothers left today after visiting for the week. Now, her sister and cousin are staying with us for the next five days. Follow are some pics from this week.

Sangeeta and Genevi at the center

Deena and Lindsey teaching

Hephzibah playing badminton with brothers and students

Uncle Steven holding Truth

Leena and Preeti

Uncles

Hephzibah's brothers, Steven and Franky, are staying with us for the week while their school is on holiday.

Visitors

Hephzibah's father and two brothers came in from Karnataka today. Here is the group getting lunch on the beach. This was also the first time for her brothers to see the ocean. Today, at this same restaurant, I met a Canadian with an Irish accent that had just moved from Thailand to India to attend a University. His name is David. Does anyone know of this man? We spent 30 minutes talking about religious persecution in India while looking at a rainbow that covered the entire sky! Most people that make it to Goa have an interesting background and a colorful perspective of things.

Kids

Small (Big) Changes

I want to work with some larger photos on this site. Along with this first change, there may be some more subtle changes in the upcoming week.

Through The Viewfinder, Part 2

This And That

Mahesh, our friend from Funny's Beach Shack, came over for lunch this past week...

Grandpa Dan and Lindsey arrived on Friday...

Many, many children at our Sunday service...