Hello everyone,
Wow! have i only been gone a couple days? it feels like a few weeks! I got here yesterday morning and slept most of yesterday. I had culture shock and jetlag and yea...i'd rather not talk about it. Today is a new day though-i just took a shower (no heated water) which was nice and refreshing :) There are a lot of other people at the volunteer house-prolly around 12-16. I share my room with 3 other girls.
I don't know what else to say...this city is hot but not too bad. It's mostly all different shades of brown. There are cows and dogs everywhere, and i saw a couple camels on the road yesterday. I haven't taken a single picture, but there's time enough for that. It's very loud here, especially on the streets. The rickshaws (toot toots) honk and drive with abandon :) it's pretty wild.
My mind has been stripped of everything except a few Bible verses and prayers. To be honest with you all, i miss you terribly. I miss being around people who love me. But i need to focus on being here. There is no use in my going to India if i focus on how much i miss everyone. It's all about where i'm focused.
Mom, i don't know if you check this blog but if not, i'm sure Non will tell you. I cannot use skype here at the house-the internet is here (im on it) but not very reliable and there's no microphone on the community computer. i can only use my laptop at a cafe, but i don't have very many rupees because we're in the middle of a festival and i can't change over my money for a couple days. Also, they don't sell cell phones to foreigners. There is a phone here however that can only recieve calls which you can call to get ahold of me. The number is 001 91 141 272 3174. I'm going to the market to look around (and try to stay awake instead of hiding away in bed all day) but i think mabe i'll be back by 4 my time? Try to call then. Maybe 5. Sorry i don't know exactly! We'll figure out a schedule. I'm sorry i didn't talk long yesterday but i felt really sick and i was homesick on top of that so i didn't want to make it worse by talking. Well, i better get going. I love you all and miss you! Don't be too worried about me-God is with me wherever i go. He will never leave me nor forsake me. (thanks Trudy!) I can't believe God thinks i am strong enough for this. I had no idea. But well, I'm here now so I'm just going to have to take His word for it :)
Love, Cassie
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Hi Cass!
ReplyDeleteI just remembered the blog... we have all waited to skype you but I guess that won't bt for awhile. I am excited to see how the Lord will bless others through you! Altough, just to know you is a blessing! Your mom and dad are doing fine, it is a wonderful growing experience for them also. all is well with the fam and we all love and miss you! LOL Non
Oh my gosh I finally feel like I am able to talk to you a little more....what a relief. I am not worried for you I just want to know what is going on and hear all the cool things..CAMELS!!!! I have Gonzelez kids this whole weekend and we carved pumpkins made carmel apples and played twilight tag with them. I love you and will call tomorrow morning our time 4 your time. I put international on my cell!! Sleep good honey.
ReplyDeletehey! (CORRECTIONG: izzy said...)
ReplyDeletei miss you so much and i am just so happy for you to finally BE there! i am so extremely proud of you cassondra (dang i sound like MOM! haha) jane. i love being able to brag about how strong you are.. its insane. i cant believe im related to someone so STRONG. its just.. wow. isnt just amazing what God gives us the power to do?! i can see just by the way you have described the.. great conditions of your so far time in india, that the love for that place and those people is going to grow to be a great place in your heart.
keep strong!- although i KNOW you will;) our family seems to be proving to be quite the female hulks at heart.. i tell ya.
i miss you. i hate remembering every night before bed that you arent at a friends house and just coming home late. i miss you chica-bodica. but you are doing your job.
SO GO DO IT DIDA! GO HORRIBLE SOME PEOPLE!
hahaha. love you forever:)
Hey Cass!
ReplyDeleteThis is Lauren H, by the way...lol
It sounds like you are already have a blessed time over there, girl!
Just know that there are a bunch of us over here praying for you everyday. Love you!
Cassie, I can only imagine the jetlag/culture shock you must have expereinced. I just wanted to let you know that this morning's sermon made me think of you. It was entitled "God is with you". If you get me you address maybe I can send it to you. But basically we talked about how God was with Eliezer, Isaac, Jacob, Leah, Joseph in each of their circumstances. And guess what verse the closing benediction was from? Joshua 1:7 =)
ReplyDeleteSo -- know that God IS with you. I'd encourage you to read Genesis 28. It's the story of Jacob's journey to a foreign land and I think you may find a lot of encouragement from it. Verses 15 & 16 especially made me think of you.
vs.15
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you."
Keep holding on to that promise - God has a purpose for you in the land of India. And He will be with you and watch over you until his purpose is complete.
Be Blessed!
-Trudy