Finishing Touches

Yet again, I am at a loss for words. There is so much to say, but I just don't know how to say it, and time is so precious! There are so many stories that I want to share. Hopefully when I get home I can post some of them. For now, we are back in Delhi. After 3 weeks in Calcutta we went to Darjeeling for several days to recuperate and gear up for our last week at Asha Mission. It was such a wonderful reunion! We were so happy to see the kids again, and they were very happy to see us. With just a week left, we are all feeling the time slipping by too quickly. We spent our first 2 days back decorating the orphanage for Christmas. We hung lights and cut out stars and made a Christmas tree and a nativity scene. We also put together a Christmas program. Today we celebrated Christmas with the kids. We stayed up so late last night wrapping gifts and getting everything ready. This morning they were so shocked to come out of their rooms and see Christmas presents waiting for them! For many of them this is their first time celebrating Christmas. They were so thrilled to open their gifts and were showring them off to each other. After church we had the Christmas program. They dressed up and acted out the Christmas story and we sung a few songs and performed a few dances. We had a huge meal and just hung out and played all day. It has been absolutely incredible. It breaks my heart to think of leaving, but I am quite certain this will not be my last visit to India. As long as these kids are here, I will keep coming back! Please pray for our last few days that they will be full of life and precious time with these children.