In India it is 7:00 at night. Which doesn't sound bad, but my body says it is 8:30 in the morning. To top it off I have only napped a little this morning and a little on the plane. Speaking of the plane...when we arrived at 3:00 this morning we went through the immigration line. When it was my turn, there was a problem. I noticed the lady had my passport number written down before I got to the counter. She called a gentleman over who escorted me to a little room and interrogated me for about twenty minutes. They eventually let me go. It was very scary for a little while.
We went to the church and rested for a little while then started meeting people. The one thing culturally I have noticed different from the US is the role church plays in everyday life. We seem to have the approach that church is an important part of our spiritual life. We go to church to learn and build relationships. For most of us church is a segment of our lives. Here the people I have met so far have a different perspective. Church cannot be separated from their lives. In front of the sanctuary there is a courtyard. Many of the people we have met congregate in this courtyard. They come and go but life seems to revolve around the church. I have met several guys who have taken off work for the upcoming youth event. They are proud and excited. Seems that sometime in America we use any excuse to not be at church. I think we may be missing what community and the "body of Christ" is about.
I am learning to be patient and flexible. The culture here is a lot of hurry up and wait. It goes against my blackberry scheduled lifestyle. Maybe I am here to "be still and know that He is God". Pray for us that we will get the rest we need. Also pray for me health wise. My sugar is extremely high (383) and I believe it is effecting my vision. I think that it is a side effect of my malaria medication so I stopped taking it to see if it gets better. One last thing, Saturday, I have to lead a game time at the conference for 5000 -8000 people. I have no idea what I am going to do!
As far as your blood sugar goes, I believe it is a combination of your insulin injections and the adrenaline that you have been feeling due to all of this. The adrenal glands are located on your kidneys, and that probably what is making your numbers get so high. PLEASE be careful. I know you will...but check it regularly! Please!
ReplyDeleteBrother Craig...I have watched you minister to many many youth and I have watched you minster to only one....me;) You will have NO PROBLEM ministering...God gives us what He WANTS said and done...just do what you DO BEST!!!! Give God some GLORY!!!!!!!!! I am praying.....NO FEAR! God is your SHIELD and the Bible your SWORD!!!!!
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