6 Months....WOW!!!!!

Well, where to start…I am really not sure how to say all that has and has not happened. That may sound a bit odd and out of the norm, but that seems like a pretty good statement. I had to go back and reread what I wrote the last time to refresh my memory of what I wrote to you all about. Its been about two months since I last wrote. That whole time, I have been traveling to and from India mainly due to visa stuff. It was bit annoying. There was some good that came out of it though. I was able to visit a group from Azusa Pacific in Calcutta. They were there volunteering like I used to do. It was nice to spend time with them and fellowship with them. Also in Calcutta was a faculty member from Azusa Pacific who was a key reason for the opportunity of me coming join the program. I was able to spend some time with him and share my ups and downs. He was very encouraging to me. Of course Calcutta was hot and humid, but I still love my India!

I finally made it back to Kathmandu because I got the green light from the university here that was issuing me the research study to finish up the visa process. It was rather quick upon returning. It was a huge relief to get that taken care of. Now I am here in the Nepal for at least a year without any visa issues. If I need to extend then I can do so accordingly. I came back at that right time because Tiny Hands was having a summer camp for all our children. The whole idea was to create a summer camp like we do in the states. The children have never been outside their city area. They especially have not experienced a time of fun with all the homes. This was the first camp that Tiny Hands ever put on so it was a bit chaotic yet so much fun. Two girls from the states came to help with the camp. The weather was a bit hot, but still so much fun. Now we are better prepared for the next one.

The following week I went to Bangladesh for another camp because we have two children’s homes there that are overseen by another organization. It was really good for me to go to Bangladesh because I was able to meet our partner organization and the parents of our children’s homes.

So, that has been what I have been doing the past few month; meeting different ministries and organizations to introduce myself as a long term committed volunteer, and that I value their work and that it would be important for the both of us to be able to encourage one another and learn from each other.

You all know my heart is in this region of the world and these people. As I meet different people involved with various ministries, I know I have been blessed by them because these people fear and love the Lord our God in a culture and society that are predominately Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim. It is encouraging and motivating to see this because these people are so faithful in their ministry.

Yesterday I decided that I need more consistency in my life when it comes to reading God’s word, exercising, spending time with the staff and other local Nepalese from the church. I look forward to seeing what will happen now. I would be lying if I said everyday was easy and fun because I have definitely had my ups and downs. I guess that is part of the whole growing process of living overseas long term and trying to be a faithful follower of Christ. It is my American mindset to want to have everything figured out, but that is not the case.

Well, thanks for listening after so long. I am a lot better at skyping than writing so if you have skype then holla at me. My skype name is rhoman.goyenechea

May the Lord be with you always.

Hands, feet, words, attitude…