Every month, I hope to recap all the “little things” I love specific to that country. For me, it’s the little details that make the month special for me. So without further ado, here are 11 little things I loved about India:
1. Chai! When you’re feeling blue, drink masala chai tea! It’s amazing how you will feel after sipping this drink.
2. The way the children’s dark eyes reflect the world around us. It’s absolutely beautiful. I also love their smiles, laughter and giggles! The children here are precious.
3. Watching the locals’ facial expression change from a frown to smile when you signal “namaste” [hello] their way.
4. The wrinkles in the older man’s and older woman’s face—they tell a story of past and present experiences. Same with their feet, every dusty callous and crease tells a story. It makes me wonder what kind of obstacles they faced to get to where they are today.
5. The heat lightning in the sky right before a storm.
6. Taking a cold splash bath at the end of a hot day.
7. Eating fresh creamy porridge with fresh honey and cinnamon for breakfast.
8. The view from the “Laughing Buddha” cafe in Hampi— it is beyond gorgeous!
9. All the talents of the locals that we have seen, heard, and experienced in Hampi!
10. The sunsets seen from the roof in Bellary!
11. Last, but not least, I have loved all our contacts so far!
- Pray for Pastor Chris & Shaunti’s ministry in Bellary. They hope to plant 4 more churches in small villages there.
- Pray for Ravi and his family—they took care of us when we were in Hampi!
- Pray for Pastor Niranjan & his family in Hospitt, as they plan to reach out to the people there. God is moving in Bellari, Hampi, and Hospitt, and I hope you’ll join me and continue to pray over their ministry, and what God is doing there.
So glad to hear from you. We spent a weekend with your parents and had a great time. Loved hearing more about your journey and meeting some of your friends through the blog posts. I seemed to have developed a special fondness for you and hope that it will strengthen as I helped to pray you through each day. God is so good to us even when we are tired and frustrated from a long hard day of serving. Bless you for what you are doing for God and for His people.
So good to hear from you LeAnna, and great to hear your good news about the progress being made there. Keeping you and your mission work in my prayers.
What beautiful images you paint! We miss you with ALL of our hearts, but rejoice with ALL that God is doing in and with your life. Love you!
So good to hear from you! You and your team have been in our prayers! You’ll are doing a wonderful mission.
Sounds beautiful to me! I don’t know if it’s the same place, but I looked up Laughing Buddha in Hampi and it looks awesome!
It’s SO good to hear how the Lord is working in your adventures! We continue to hold you up in prayer.
LOVE reading your blogs and all about how God is using you and your team, LeAnna! Praying for you… Lois
I absolitely LOVED this. Will be prayiing for each one of these people.
LeAnna, thanks for painting such beautiful word pictures. You’re helping us experience a bit of your travels and join in what you’ve been doing. God is good all the time no matter where you are. May He continue to bless you and your team as you continue being His hands and feet in that part of the world. I’m continuing prayers for you and your team, for health, safety, and success in sharing His Word. Keep up the good work you are doing and the good writing you share with us. Love you, girl!