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Taipei Airport, Thursday, August 30, 5:57 pm We’re one step closer on our long journey home. It’s starting to get crazy thinking about re-adjusting to the time difference. Hayley and I got about 3 hours of sleep at the Y and about 3 on the …

Mumbai, Wednesday, August 29, 8:26 am Being in Mumbai the second time is easier. We’re not as tired, we’re more used to India, and the Y almost seems like home. We arrived here around 4:30 pm with nothing planned. “I like having a day with …

Between Bangalore and Mumbai, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2:29 pm I’m between Hayley and Pat as we travel between Bangalore and Mumbai. I slept well, and I’m really feeling good. I realized this morning that God has done something wonderful in me on this trip. I …

Bangalore, Monday, August 27, 11:27 pm (8/27, 10:57 am) Today was my day to hit the wall. I had a hard time. Last night is the high point in my memory, as Hayley and I talked quite awhile on her bed. I got to name …

Bangalore, Sunday, August 26, 2:50 pm (8/26, 2:30 am) Our team has hit a wall-tired, worn out. It’s a combination of a lot of things. Our time in Dharwad was so good, which makes everything else pale in comparison. On top of that, we were …

On the train, Saturday, August 25, 7:23 am (8/24, 6:53 pm) Our train is closing in on Bangalore, so I thought I would take a moment to briefly write about our last day in Dharwad. We visited Melissa’s school, which is run by Catholic sisters. …

Dharwad, Thursday, August 23, 9:53 pm (8/23, 9:33 am) Too many good things again today… Josh clarified some things with Arun that lightened our hearts. It sounds as if there are many ways short term visits could be extremely helpful to them. Today many of …

Dharwad, Thursday, August 23, 9:51 am (8/22, 9:21 pm) What do we hear Jesus saying to us about NFC’s connection here? In our prayer time yesterday, it’s clear that we all love it here. We feel at home, we want to connect, we have huge …

Dharwad, Thursday, August 23, 8:10 am (8/22, 7:40 pm) After our prayer time yesterday morning, we visited the Christian primary school where many of the girls attend. We sang songs for each class, and had tea and cookies (of course) with the woman in charge …

Dharwad, Weds., Aug. 22, 1:48 pm (8/22, 1:18 am) Anything else that happens on this trip is bonus. This morning, in a time of prayer/waiting/sharing, Hayley spoke about the body of Christ and the different parts we all play. “Maybe we’re the eye right now, …