as kites fly over Dehradun

As kites fly over Dehradun
Emmanuel laughs at a "funny."
An eagle has landed on the swing set
while many drink chai under
the large tree painted red and white.

We are called upon to do "actions"
and Tibetan children swing and run
as the crow searches through curry.

Chipati is made as beautiful people
who love to laugh
inspire me to join them.

The precious children jingle
as they play with one another.
John smiles at his son Emmanuel,
the joyful one
is dearly loved by his father.
A father's love and pride (good pride)
swells despite Emmanuel's disability.

This moment is good,
given by a good God
whose own love for His children
has swollen
and burst forth into history.

I hesitate to post this, but this 'moment' that I observed in Dehradun as the Tamil man spoke was too good not to share. I doubt that such reflections will be frequent in this blog.

Thank you for your prayers. We are not sick and are adjusting well. We will begin ministering to the socially neglected of India soon. Pray for us as we prepare and heed the Father's guiding voice.

Strotum ("Praise the Lord" in Tamil).