| After
the conference, we were able to teach at Mission India's Bible
Institute near Nagpur. One of the most memorable things of
that particular day was that the students learned the word
"WOW!” in reference to the statement that God promises
to "be with us" and equip us for whatever task He
gives—WOW! (See what I mean?)
On
Sunday, after worship at the Mission India church, we arrived
back at
our hotel where Sheetal Kample, the Boys and Girls Christian
Home student we have sponsored for more than four years, was
waiting for us. She presented us with lei's—have I mentioned
how VERY gracious our brothers and sisters of India are?—when
we met. We were thrilled to see her, of course, and so very
thankful that the Nitnawares went out of their way to bring
Sheetal to us! (You see, we were to leave the following day
and we were scheduled to sing at a meeting that evening so
it was not possible to travel to BGCHM.)
Although
Sheetal was somewhat shy and reluctant to speak at first,
she got over that as she ate her ice cream after dinner at
the hotel. We all (the Nitnawares, Patty, Sheldon, Sheetal
and I) went to a local park and enjoyed a walk together before
our new friends from BGCHM had to return. We have since gotten
three letters from Sheetal describing her trip to the BIG
city!
We
were pleased that Sheetal's translator was present so that
we could understand one another. It was exciting to learn
that Sheetal memorizes a Bible verse EVERY day! (One of our
presents to her was a Bible in her native language, Maharashtra.)
Although Sheetal is only 12, she speaks three languages. We
were interested to learn about a "typical" day for
the boys and girls and their routine, but it was such a thrill
to see her in person and tell her that we love her.
When
we began sponsoring Sheetal, we NEVER thought we'd be able
to meet her. Isn't our Lord marvelous? Praise Him for this
opportunity!
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