It’s always an exciting experience to go from everything being at your fingertips to every little thing being such an ordeal to do. We had these brilliant ideas that we would be able to update our website like everyday, email our friends often, and that things would just be accessible. But here everything becomes complicated!

 

The other night we went into town in a couple of auto rickshaws (which is always in adventure in itself) to get internet, and after walking around for about 1/2 an hour, we finally found a place that would be big enough for the 6 of us, and where we were actually able to plug in a couple of our own laptops to update the website and post pictures. It’s so funny trying to talk to the people here, and although they usually don’t understand a word we’re saying, they will just nod their head from side to side and smile as if they understood everything. But when they do exactly opposite of what you were asking of them, it’s usually then that you figure out that they didn’t understand a thing.  

 

I love the people here. They are so laid back and relaxed about everything, and it’s like they don’t have a care in the world. It is so different from the American mindset where everything is such an instant society. Things just kind of eventually happen here. Thankfully our team is laid back enough to not get stressed when things take forever to happen, and flexible enough to roll with things as plans seem to sometimes change hourly.

 

When I was packing for coming to these countries, it was hard to know what exactly to pack as far as medical supplies. Other than bringing a ton of pepto-bismol, immodium, and different pain relievers, who knew what we would come in contact with. So far our team has dealt with fevers, cold-like symptoms, and Brian just recently got Pink Eye (don’t know the actual medical term for that), which is freaking the rest of us out because none of us care to get the red, puffy, pus-filled eye thing that he has. The fact that he is our main film guy doesn’t help too much with getting good footage, but everyone is stepping it up and making it work.

 

Today he basically has been talking to everyone with his eyes closed which is always a little awkward. Actually it is kind of funny because we can all leave the room while he’s talking without him ever knowing it. Today Brian and I went to the hospital to get some eye drops for him. 250 rupees (about $2.25 USD) and 15 minutes after getting to the hospital, we had seen a doctor, gotten and paid for the medication. I guess some things do work fast here! As a treat, I took him to McDonalds for an ice cream cone. Actually, he demanded one, but nobody has to know that.  Yes he is such a sweetie when he is sick.

 

As far as other accidents go, Rachel actually stabbed her foot while we were in India on some glass, and with all the blood that was on the floor when I got up there, it looked pretty bad, but ended up being just a fairly deep clean cut that didn’t need stitches or anything. God has really protected us these last 3 weeks, with the crazy driving, traveling all over the place, sicknesses, and everything else.

 

Tonight part of our India team that we left in India (meaning the Morris family and Kelci Potter) are coming here to Sri Lanka for a few days, so it will be great to see them again. We had a great time together as a team in India, and there will be lots to catch up on!

 

We are really thankful for your interest in our trip, and it is so great to know that you are all thinking about us and keeping us in your prayers. It is really exciting seeing what God is doing in these countries, and we love being able to be a part of it.

 

Until next time!