Much love to the Missionaries It has been such an adventure reading all you guys entries. I have been in prayer for you all and can't wait to hear all the stories face to face. God is so gracious and the DCOC is very proud of each and every one of you.
Love,
Shaki
Excited. So excited to see the pictures and the people you are meeting. The pictures are wonderful! Gabby I love you and I am so proud of you. Love Mom
Thanks for the encouragment! We are all doing well and conflicted about the end of the trip. Cant wait to see you guys and share all our stories! We now know why you two have a special place in your heart for India! It has been amazing! Love you guys, Chris
I love Coimbatore! Hello Team! Glad to hear you are having some fun mixed in with the work! :) I have fond memories of Coimbatore, and shopping with Smiley (who is now in Chennai). I imagine you will have many great stories from there!
Tim and Collin- I am communicating with Paul re. the money. Don't worry. You may end up staying at the YWCA in Chennai, which is the first place Ben and the team stayed in 2009. Ben warns you that it's not as nice, but it's still safe to stay there; you've just been spoiled with all those nice hotels! (Ben says that Phil and the team loved the YWCA last time.)
Debbie- Wow. U of M. Who woulda thought? You will do great there, I'm sure of it. Please tell Jhancy and Suresh I say hi (they may have moved though? I can't remember.)
Chris- Have some pretty good PSG ideas for when you get back! And the Ann mag looks great!
Can't wait to see you all next Monday! Enjoy this last week. Fight the fatigue. Keep giving your heart until you have no more to give, and then give some more. You'll never regret it. Love you all, Jen
Teary-eyed Hi Team- SOOOOOO proud of you making it through week 2. Please don't lose your enthusiasm these last days, even though I know you are tired! You are making a huge difference there, and will be remembered. Be sure to soak it all in so you can remind all of us back home how important it is to remember the poor, and take the gospel to the lost. You are amazing! Coimbatore will treat you well--- I loved that city. Have a great time there. We'll see you in a week! Love you all, miss you Debbie. love, Jen
Hello! Hey guys :) I hope that you are all doing well and enjoying your time with our family over there! So, what are some details you can give us? What are you guys doing each day? We all love to hear how it is going. We love you all & are praying for all of you!
What? Hey Debbie- You got into UM? You are off the wait-list? That is great news!!!!! Hope all is going well for you; have they arranged a marriage for you yet? :) We miss you here, and can't wait to see you on the 11th. Tell Benny and Raji I say hello! love you, Jen
Wow - look at ya'll! So glad to hear of your missionary adventures - hope you are building memories that will last a lifetime. Wish I could be there with you guys, but am there in heart and spirit. Keep up the great work and can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!
Thanks for the updates! It has been great "Joining" you on your trip as we read your inspirational words. Thanks for your hearts! What a fun & crazy group! I hope the brothers & sisters there can handle you! :-)
Be safe. We're praying for you here in Grand Rapids.
Love,
The Robinson Family
Hello again, my loyal yokefellow;) Hey guys! I sent a message earlier, but don't know if you received it. I sent it "private"...whatever that means. hehehe. Anyway, just wanted you to know that I am praying for you and can't stop thinking about what you may be experiencing and learning from the Holy Spirit. I am confident that this message will find you well. Plz give my roomie a big hug from me. Miss ya'll.
Ericka S. ^_^
Greetings from GR Hi all, So encouraged to read all the reports and hear that things are going so well. We are praying for everyone especially our GR teen. We know God is pleased with all that you are doing. Stay encouraged and we can't wait to hear more about the lives impacted by your decision to join your brothers and sisters in India to meet the various needs of the people there.
Sentimental Hey guys- I cannot tell you how happy I am that you are all there, serving God, and meeting our family in India. They really are grateful and inspired by our willingness to give. It is the same heart we experienced in 2005, 2007, and 2009! I am looking forward to hearing about all you are learning in detail when you return!! It's the best! Enjoy Kottayam! love Jen
Great News! Thank you guys for the blog, it is so great to hear about all of the things you guys are experiencing over there :) We can't wait to hear more when you get back! Have fun in Kottayam! Love you....especially you collin :)
Volleyball memories Hey Tim-Remember playing v-ball at the leprosy colony in '05? What is it with volleyball over there? So happy you were able to return this year. I'm sure the disciples there are so inspired that you would pay them another visit. Please convey my love to Christy and Lucy. Love, Jen W
Love riding around India! Hey Tanisha- Sounds like you are having a great time! Those Brothers and Sisters sure know how to give! I fully enjoyed the traffic there-- just don't stick any body part outside of the vehicle while it's on the road, whether it's moving or not!! love Jen W
Thanks for sharing! Hi Baseema- So glad you are getting some special time with our Single Sisters in India. I know they are encouraged, and I am sure you are learning a lot about faith and what it takes to persevere! Fight the good fight, my friend! Jen W
Super inspiring stories! Thanks for sharing those stories "Seema"! My three favorite parts were 1) The news of our sister who is 90 and made Jesus Lord of her life 2 years ago! Such great humility! 2) The hearts of the sisters who ~left the ninety nine to look for the one~ so to speak and brought that sister back into the fold. 3) Hearing my internet browser try to read your Baseemah-speak out loud on my computer:)
Much Luv (and jealousy about the good food you get to eat),
YBIC,
Ramayan
wonderful news Tanisha and Baseemah, wonderful sharing and I feel so blessed by your stories and Glory for God. Keep up the good work. :) God loves a cheerful giver :)
love to you both and the team
Thanks for the updates, prayers coming from GR for all of you! Hi Mission India 2011,
We're so proud of all of you and the sacrifices you are making. Thanks for the updates. We'll be praying for you here in Grand Rapids. Stay safe. See you back in GR Gabby :o) Can't wait to hear all about it.
Love,
The Robinson Family :o)
Mission Team with travelers from Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Fort Wayne heading to South India to visit the churches there and serve the community!... full info
Shaki
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Much love to the Missionaries
It has been such an adventure reading all you guys entries. I have been in prayer for you all and can't wait to hear all the stories face to face. God is so gracious and the DCOC is very proud of each and every one of you. Love, Shaki