indy ahhhh update.
i've been avoiding the internet while i'm in india. mainly because it owns me when i'm in canada. also, i really had no idea what i should write for my first blog post. i'm afraid this post is not going to be the fireworks i hoped for. i've been trying to sift through my thoughts over the last few days, and i realized that i haven't processed much more than the moment i stepped off the plane in delhi. so here are some bullet points thoughts of my first 10 days in india.
+ living with less feels very carefree and wonderful. i love it.
+ life would be complete if i could find love like the taj mahal.
+ poverty seems very unfair. and i often feel frustrated or angry. but usually confused all the time.
+ the ganga river was disgustingly beautiful and strangely sacred.
+ sweating sucks. so does being sick and hitting the bathroom ever half hour.
+ the more i see the love of christ, the more confused i feel about a lot of the old testament and the book of revelation.
+ i secretly wish i was pluralist.
+ the sisters of charity put to shame my entire life of love and service to christ. it's been a joy to work with them.
+ i volunteer at a house which takes care of handicapped children. they often remind me of the christ child when they speak or look at me.
+ jesus is bigger than christianity.
+ india is a gongshow 24/7. i think lisa described it best as "beautiful chaos".
+ i heart the catholic church.
+ the team i came here with is amazing. 18 people is a large group to travel with but i'm glad i came with each and ever one of them.
+ i have good photos to share with you over a pint of beer when i come home.
i'll leave it at that for now.
love,
/dr.
i've been avoiding the internet while i'm in india. mainly because it owns me when i'm in canada. also, i really had no idea what i should write for my first blog post. i'm afraid this post is not going to be the fireworks i hoped for. i've been trying to sift through my thoughts over the last few days, and i realized that i haven't processed much more than the moment i stepped off the plane in delhi. so here are some bullet points thoughts of my first 10 days in india.
+ living with less feels very carefree and wonderful. i love it.
+ life would be complete if i could find love like the taj mahal.
+ poverty seems very unfair. and i often feel frustrated or angry. but usually confused all the time.
+ the ganga river was disgustingly beautiful and strangely sacred.
+ sweating sucks. so does being sick and hitting the bathroom ever half hour.
+ the more i see the love of christ, the more confused i feel about a lot of the old testament and the book of revelation.
+ i secretly wish i was pluralist.
+ the sisters of charity put to shame my entire life of love and service to christ. it's been a joy to work with them.
+ i volunteer at a house which takes care of handicapped children. they often remind me of the christ child when they speak or look at me.
+ jesus is bigger than christianity.
+ india is a gongshow 24/7. i think lisa described it best as "beautiful chaos".
+ i heart the catholic church.
+ the team i came here with is amazing. 18 people is a large group to travel with but i'm glad i came with each and ever one of them.
+ i have good photos to share with you over a pint of beer when i come home.
i'll leave it at that for now.
love,
/dr.
posted by /dr. at 6:24 AM
11 Comments:
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ah, you're showing all the signs! Hearting catholics, figuring out that Jesus is bigger than what you thought, ....and the gong show.
wish. I. were.. there.
deej! you finally wrote something! ive been waiting, slightly patiently. slightly not. im excited to hear about everything once you get back. just hurry it up.
dude! good to hear things are crazy. all india kids in prayers.
jesus is bigger than we think: good good good to remember..
Hey Dilly.. good to hear from you.. Be sure to keep us in Canada updated when you get a chance.
Prayin' for ya
-RYAN
:)
-e
I think what you're doing is great.
glad it's going well.
take care.
Steph
hey royal,
i hope you have gotten over your sickness and i'm happy to hear that someone is out there proactively saving the world. Can't wait for you to come back!
<3 Dang-er
I liked that list. It's true, like Lisa said, you're showing all the signs.
Now I wish I were back!
Peace,
T
Please post some pictures when you get back:).
Great post Dill. I'll take you up on that beer when you get to Yellowknife.
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