Well, I made it safe and sound. I met Calvin and Charlie in Newark and flew to Delhi. I only had to be on the plane a total of 15 hours to Nepal…crazy, huh? We had great flights and I slept a ton. Gautam, Rekha, Brook, Andrew and Jesse met me at the airport. It was good to reconnect with everyone. I had my first plate of daal-bhaat (rice and lentils) at the Rai’s on Sunday. It tasted so good. My phone is not working right now so people have been calling Brook’s phone and welcoming me back.
Most people say that I am fatter, taller, my face is cleaner, and my hair is black! Ha ha. They have also “encouraged” me to be married by the age of 30…I have 6 months left.
Brook and I bought a couch, coffee table and chair for our living room. It is really cozy and cute now. I will post some pics soon of my house. The guys live below us and have already cooked two meals for us…I am liking this already:)
On a serious note, this adjustment has been a little harder than usual. I was in the States for so long and it is taking longer to jump back into things. I was praying yesterday and the Holy Spirit reminded me of John 15:5. “I am the vine and you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing.” The last couple of months before I returned to Nepal, God was speaking over me that I am His friend. I am a friend of God. And as I sought the Lord, again He said, “You have served me before as a servant; this time I want you to serve as my friend.” What beautiful words. He is so faithful and has been my strength. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. There is a lot of spiritual darkness here. Please continue to pray that I would have peace and serve as the Spirit guides me.
Kara-
Praying for you everyday. That each day will get a little better. Thanks for keeping a blog . Miss you tons.
Thanks for keeping us posted. Love you!
I love that verse, and such beautiful words from the Spirit, thank you for sharing it with us! You are hearing His voice, that’s so wonderful Kara! I’ll keep praying that He makes Himself your home.
I can’t wait to see you soon. Love you.
So glad to read your post. Praying for you as you re-adjust friend. I was encouraged by your words as well. Love you and will write soon!
i MISS you. have you seen mukti yet? i’m so eager to hear about her and her mommy. i’m sure the re-adjustment is challenging, but it is beautiful how God is meeting you and reminding you of what you need to dwell on, abide in, etc.
love you… wish i could have that daal bhat with you.
malaai pani moti bhaayo.
sabaailaai mero maayaa dinus na.
Kara, you have six months to meet you know who (name starts with an R), fall in love, plan the wedding…. Oh, I forgot, God brought you to Nepal to serve the poor! Hey, you’re doing well as long as you are “remaining in Jesus.”
i just read liz’s post about YOU and it made me remember how the nepalis were picking up on your “oh gosh” and saying “oh gossss…” instead. love it.
love you even more.
write!