We had a carnival for the kids at the orphanage on Saturday, complete with camel, horses and elephant rides, clowns, balloons, face painting, music, dancing and bobbing for apples! It was so much fun! The day was a huge blessing for each one of us on the team as well as each child. Seeing the excited faces at the orphanage when the animals arrived was beautiful, and the entire day was filled with so much love and joy.

We played with the kids all day, and went to evening prayer, which we’ve never done before. I found such peace and joy sitting with them in the light of the church room, seeing the dark outside, and listening as these children prayed and sang and shouted out praise to God.

More and more I am finding that joy and fulfillment at the orphanage. Long days can be draining, but I am finding such contentment in strength at the orphanage. I still see faces everyday there that I don’t know. I still am left standing awkwardly alone in India sometimes, wondering what in the world I’m doing. But whenever I step off the bus at the orphanage I am overwhelmed with joy, this is what I have been looking for, the mystery of being filled to overflowing as I give, and with the kids I find that the more I give the more I have to give. I have so much more to offer them now that I did when I first arrived with all of MY ideas. I am so in awe of these kids and their joy and faith, and still the thoughts may come that I have nothing to give them. But I know that God has so much for them and that He is giving to them through me. Everyday I want to surrender to him, pour myself out completely and learn to rely on His grace and I know now, not just know but understand and trust, that in my weakness he is strong, how beautiful that is!

This was pulled from The India updates. Angel called me tonight but I missed her call. She sounded good. Please keep praying for Unity within Team, Ministry and times of rest and joy. Thanks Heather ( for Angel)