Thursday, October 2, 2008

Sorry we haven't written in a while. Last weekend, while in Ethiopia, we traveled outside of the capital to visit a church and some hospitals in the country side. It was both cool and sad seeing how the people live. So much poverty, but so much joy. In the areas we went, the church was strong and the people were very loving. On monday we left our friends in Africa and headed to Delhi, India. On tuesday we left Delhi for our long journey to the middle of nowhere India. Luckily today is Eid and Ghandi's birthday so we have the day off due to the holiday. We ask for your continual prayers. The spiritual warfare is definitely hitting us. Kelsi and I have both come down with some sort of flu. I have this bad rash on my chest, arms, and back. Her phone and glasses are gone. Our camera is broken. And the people who were supposed to meet us are gone, so we feel a little lost in the shuffle. Despite all of this, God is good and we have high spirits. We just need the prayer to maintain this thought and attitude. We are excited to be starting in the hospital tomorrow.
Now for what some of our friends back home want to know. Mom and mom 2 can stop reading from this point on. The bombings and unrest in India is still happening in different parts of the country. Luckily, the area we are in is calm right now and we feel safe. Keep the whole country and Christian community in your prayers.
Thank you.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

YAY! An update. Thanks guys... now I know how to pray for you all and I will be. :)

Can't wait to see you next month!

Anonymous said...

We have been and will continue to pray for you both, but it's good to know specifics to pray for. Stay safe & cling to Isaiah 41:10--among other verses:) Hoping to see you during the holidays:)

Anonymous said...

Have no idea how the 'amp;' part got in the greeting of that last post, but it is supposed to read 'Doug & Sue':):)!

BBrotbeck said...

Hey Eric and Kelsi,

Cassie and I are praying for you. We can't wait to see you and have you back in House Church. Maybe we can catch a Bears game too. Can we do anything for you or pray especially for something this week?

Love Brad and Cassie