Day 2

We have been here for a day and a half and already I could write a book.
At the airport in Mumbai we had our first experience with the street children. It was 2:00 in the morning and they were hanging out outside the airport. It was a group of young boys that approached us. They were very sweet and we enjoyed talking to them. They were looking for a handout, but also just a little attention too.
We visited the orphanage yesterday. We were able to give the kids some toys, clothes and supplies. They were very happy to get the things we brought. We stayed for quite a while , holding the babies and playing with the toddlers. Watching our kids interact with these little ones was a moving experience. You can only imagine the thoughts and feelings going through our heads.
We had an interesting dinner at the hotel last night. We were intertained by to men singing American songs with an Indian flare, while a very little man about the size of a five year old danced to the music.
Today we attended church with Geetha, the director of the orphanage, and her family. It was a wonderful two-hour service in a two-hundred year old church. Now we are of to the orphanage for our second and final visit. The rest of the day will be spent touring Chennai and shopping.
Good news! Our Compassion child will be traveling to visit us here in Chennai tomorrow as we were advised not to travel to her village. Praise God!
Love to all of you,
Gloria