Why Do They Pick Their Noses?
All of the Indians – both missionaries, girls in the sewing school, and villagers pick their noses all the time! It is so weird! Just in normal conversation they are continually rubbing at and picking their noses. Anyway, just an observation I wanted to mention.
So, I am thankfully sleeping well despite scorpions and other creatures. Here is a cool praying mantis that is hanging out in the living room. I am so tired every night I actually don’t have the energy to even think about scorpions and all that.
I am feeling pretty sick though so you can pray that i’ll feel better soon. It started as a sore throat but now feels more like a sinus infection which seems weird to me being over here in the heat. I have every type of stomach medication and feel great as far as that is concerned but don’t have any nasal stuff so oh well.
So yesterday we walked out through the village of Chillakulu (outside the compound where we’re staying) and Jaipaul explained the caste system and how it plays out in the village. Lots of children followed us the whole time and LOVED having their picture taken. They would giggle with delight and grab the camera to see the photo after it was taken.
Tomorrow our whole group (there are about 18 of us now) will travel to the city for a youth conference for a few days. Not sure what that will bring!!!
July 12, 2008 at 3:01 am
Hey.
I hope you feel better soon. I’m praying for a quick recovery. Make sure to drink lots of water to stay hydrated!
I was reading the previous blog about the eight women who got saved and about how they gave their testimonies…it sounds very heartbreaking, but very inspiring and awesome at the same time. It takes a strong person to receive the burdens of another’s strife and not break beneath it. God really does great things and I pray that He continues to strengthen you during this time so that you can continue to bless these people to such a large degree as you are.
I would also encourage you to use this trip as an opportunity to let go of all control. One of the biggest lessons in life that I’ve learned (and am still learning) is that my life ALWAYS turns out for the best when I allow God to take the wheel.
By being in a place where everything is so unfamiliar and that everything around you seems so strange and different from the life you’re used to, you have a golden opportunity to allow God to drive…it’s hard to let go of control sometimes, but I promise you you’ll go a lot further if you do.
I’ll continue to pray blessings over you and your mission.
—Chris—
July 12, 2008 at 3:03 am
PS> I’m not sure why they pick their noses, but today on the bus this lady kept picking her nose and eating whatever she happened to find! It was really weird because she was really good-looking, but she was digging like a real pro!