As James has said, we have been to the district conference for the past 2 days which has been absolutely huge!! Not having been to one before I am now preparing my nerves for the UK one in September. I also think our presentation went well as we had all been so nervous to speak to such a large crowd - even James and Carl who thus far have had nerves of steel had a very, very slight attack of nerves - its amazing how long 2 minutes can feel!! I met up with some of my hosts again at the conference which was lovely as I now probably won't see them again before I head back home. Some of them had their children performing too, which was funny as when I was staying with them they had been going to practices for it. I found the entertainment interesting to watch and we have our very own rising star in Ben - he took to the stage to perform a skit, whereby he played a "confused" Englishman, and we were in awe of how he drew on his reserves deep within to play such a challenging role :)
I have also completed the last of my vocational visits and maybe found it the most rewarding. It was an orphanage for children with HIV/AIDS, and the organisation operate on such small resources. The children are not allowed to go to the local school as the local village is fearful the virus may spread - just one of the many challenges they face!! The children though were absolutely adorable and had such a voracious appetite for learning. You know the most urgent thing they need? A well - that simple!! India is like that, makes you realise the contradictory nature of life and the important things to worry about!
This is my last night with my 4th family and I shall miss the kids - they have been like little magnets stuck to me each day and such great fun!! I am now adept however in the art of packing in quick time. We head off tomorrow at 6 out of the City to the Hill Station part of the District, which I am really looking forward to as I would welcome the chance to see a different part of area now, just to see how different life in those communities is.
We are getting along great with the American team and feel that having them along has made the adventure even more special!
I don't know if you will even get this. I lost the link and so asked Holly D for it. Unfortunately Holly gave me the wrong one and I've been trying to find the right one. I am so glad you are ok and that you all seem to have had an interesting time. Hope we can catch up soon.
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