Back in Chennai
We have arrived safe and sound in India 
We had minimal delays, no detours and missing only one piece of luggage! It appeared that half of Chennai had gathered in the wee small hours to welcome us at the airport, however two important people were missing. Yes Houston we had a problem, however after prayers, phone calls and wakening up only a few households Raj’s and Captain Thacker’s, we were swiftly collected, Vikki was given a shawl to welcome her, had her photo taken, and we were taken to our hotel for the remaining part of the morning. I’m sure Captain Thacker would have preferred we just stayed up, since it was early we could have had a head start on our “missionary work”. However Pastor Raj yawning too, negotiated us all a few hours to rest and recuperate. We’ve not had much chance to use the internet and we won’t be able to update for a few days. This weekend we have been a Raj’s Church. This photo is of the slum children having a meal at the church.
A lady at Raj’s church was remembering someone who died and she laid on this meal in that person’s honour. The children had a good meal.We also went for a walk around the slum and met some gypsies who live there, their living conditions are very poor and they don’t have much.This is a photo of 2 children who live in the slum.
We were at church all day yesterday and are about to set off to the orphanage so I have to go. Will update at the weekend.Missing everyone…Rae and Vikki
Date posted: Monday, November 19th, 2007 9:29 am | Under category: Uncategorized
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Glad to hear you’ve arrived safely. We could hear you on Sunday but we could see you. Give Raj, Capt Thacker, Vanitha n Sharon all our love.
Take care girls, God bless ya
Lilias, David
Adam, Alistair n Abigail xx
:o)
Hi Girlies,
Pleased to hear you arrived safely, like Lilias tell everybody Im asking for them, Vikki will now realize that seeing is believing as they say. Soak up everything and keep us up to date, I know its not always easy to get Internet access.
God Bless Girls,
Love ya
Jackie
Good to hear from you!
Hope you are having a good time!
Looking forward to the rest of the updates!
xx
Thinking of you both each day, hope you are well and the mossy nets are doing their job!
How did Vicki enjoy the white knuckle ride in Chennai?
Tell Capt. Thacker it’s his turn to come to Bo’ness.
Mike
Hi U2
Hope your both well, you seem to be having fun with the kids - you’ll be expert balloon modlers by the time you come home lol - take care, God bless you both and all you are doing. TTFN Lesley x
Yes seeing is believing, what an experience!! Mossy nets are working a treat, however have been eaten alive outside the net despite long sleeves, trousers and repellent!!! they bite through double layers!!!!!! Itchy ouwwwaaaaa! Praise the lord for the nets or it could be 100 times worse. Looks like I’ve got measles and can’t help but scratch.
Scream if you wanna go faster! White knuckle ride, can’t get over these bikes, vans, cars and buses who all want to be in the same space at the same time and somehow they do???? Vx
Will do. They remember everyone fondly and talk about the group from the summer alot
forgot to say that the gypsies eat cats, so don’t bring your beloved feline friend to Chennai with you 
Ps Happy Bday to Abigail !!!
Rae
xxs