It was off to Hyderabad for Bob and I on Saturday to retrieve our luggage. We received confirmation on Friday while were at the island congregations that our luggage had indeed arrived. So, with Rajesh, we made our way to the Guntur train station at 5am to buy ticket for the 5:40am train to Hyderabad. After five hours we arrived in Hyderabad, made our way to the airport by autorickshaw, enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant, listened to Rajesh argue with the autorickshaw drivers about the fare to and from the airport and restaurant (we had no idea what was being said since it was all in Telugu) and then back to the Hyderabad/Secunderbad train station for the 3:15pm train back to Guntur. Whew. We arrived safely back to Guntur at 9pm, tired from traveling and hungry for dinner.
I was so grateful to have my luggage after one week, I put on every shirt and pair of pants...at once...just because I could. Kidding. It is nice to have more than two shirts and two pairs of paints and sandals. But, you know what, I survived and so could we all.
On Wednesday I spoke with Zakkia about our luggage situation and he told me, "You know, we all kind of think this is kind of good that you don't have your luggage. After all, there are many Indians in rural villages who only have two shirts and two pairs of pants and some sandals." Good point. As Paul says, 'I have learned to be content in all circumstances...'
When Jesus sent his disciples out to do ministry and told them not to take anything with them, I didn't think he meant me and Bob! I didn't think he was serious....sheesh. I do believe that our week without luggage was God's work in a very gracious way.
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Just wanted to let you know that we've read up on your blog and are continued to be amazed how blessed we are in the comfort of our home. It's wonderful and humbling all at the same time. We will continue to pray for all of you in your journeys, and all of the Christian friends you have met in India (as well as those you have yet to meet!) God is good, and He is certainly being seen through you.
P.S. We missed Pastor Mike last night with Easily Amused, but he'll be happy to know they did great and were well-received by all!
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