Journals and Stories

Want to read the latest journal entries and stories from our experience in India? Click the link below:
http://withhiminindia-journalsstories.blogspot.com/

Many of the posts you'll find on this page are life-altering experiences, deep thoughts, or just funny stuff that happened to us. Others...may not be quite so believable... :) Enjoy this experience with us!!!

Why India?

Bethany: I have dedicated my heart and life to the Lord for spreading the Gospel. Whether in another country or home, through finances, time, or prayer, this is my greatest desire. I grew up reading missionary biographies and Christian literature and theology. Back in 2001 my dad, along with the pastor of my church at the time, took a month long trip to New Delhi, India to work with an orphanage. A special love for the people of India grew in my heart. For the past nine years the desire to work among the women and orphans of India and to support believers there has continued to increase.

Chelsea: I’ve heard missionary’s stories all my life. I first remember thinking I would like to be a missionary when I was about 13. Shortly after that, India caught my attention as a place in desperate need of workers, particularly among the women. I’ve thought and planned toward going to India for about seven years now. Now that I’m done with my bachelor’s degree, there is a natural break and I’m very excited to finally fulfill the childhood dream of being a missionary in India.

Word of the Day (in Telugu):

3/12 --> Ustundi ('oo-stun-'dee) = going
3/10 --> Okati ('oh-kah-'tee) = 1
3/8 --> Ivvu ('ee-vuu) = give
3/7 --> Nenu ('neh-nuu) = "I"
3/6 --> Nedra ('nee-drah) = sleep
3/4 --> Dratcha ('drah-chah) = grape
3/3 --> Chesava ('chay-sah-vah) = finished?
3/1 --> Randi ('Rahn-dee) = please come
2/27 --> Aatma ('aht-mah) = Spirit
2/25 --> Pradana ('prah-dah-nah) = pray (prayer)
2/21 --> Idu (eye-'doo) = 5
2/16 --> Chappulu (cha-'poo-loo) = sandals
2/10 --> Chalu (cha-'loo) = enough (important word for meal times)
2/6 --> Baggunanu (bah-goon-nah-'noo) = I am fine
2/5 -->Baggunara (bah-goon-nah-'rah) = How are you?
2/3 --> Baggundi (bah-goon-'dee) = It is fine
2/2 --> Baggunda (bah-goon-'dah) = How is it?
2/1 --> Wata ('wah-dah) = deep fried dough with pieces of onion and "green leaf" in it
1/30 --> Stotrum ('stoh-truhm) = Praise
1/25 --> Chuni ('choo-nee) = "scarf"
1/20 --> Ra (rrrah) = COME!
1/15 --> Vandenalu ('van-deh-na-loo) = Thank you
11/19 --> Ekkada (ehk-'ka-da) = where
11/18 --> Pustakam (pu-'stak-am) = book ('course I would pick that one first)

With HIM in India - Chelsea and Bethany

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