Monday, October 6, 2008
Dhurga Pujat
Early this Monday morning we began another week at the train station. The kids were excited to see us - we are now beginning to recognize their faces and we have decided which ones we would take home if we could:) This is an exciting week for all Indians who will be spending time in Kolkata this week - it is the week of Dhurga Puja. As Danielle mentioned before it is the celebration of the Goddess Dhurga - many Indians have explained to us ' like Christmas'! There are beautiful multicolored structures lining the streets that were built specifically for this special occasion. Colorful statues of the goddess line beautiful stages decorated with pink, yellow and orange fabrics that hang as backdrops. There are bands playing and children dancing in the streets - vendors line the streets selling balloons, fireworks and a variety of candies. It is a very happy time and fun for us girls to be a part of. We are all looking forward to our trip next week to Darjeeling! Darjeeling is in the northern portion of West Bengal - The himalyans can be seen from a location in Darjeeling known as Tiger Hill. From what we have heard it is beautiful:) Hope all is well is the US and thank you everyone for writing and keeping us in your thoughts and prayers:)
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I can't wait to see some pictures!
I hope you girls are truly loving vibrant India!!! Sarah and I were so excited yesterday when we got your e-mail that said you met our "gum friends!!!!" I will continue to pray for you all; that God would break your heart for the things that break his and also that you would see the overwhelming joy there is when you see God working in the middle of what seems like hell. I know what you mean Kolkata being a city of contrasts. Kinda feels like you're living the story of Lazarus and the rich man huh?
So are you all sick of curry and masala yet? Did you know they have masala flavored pop? sick.
But he said to me, "my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness so that Chirst's power may rest on me. That is why for Christ's sake, I delight in weakness in insults, in hardships, in persecution, in difficulties, for when I am wak, then I am strong.
Love, Kara Sievers
Yo! I can't sleep so I'm sitting in front of the computer at 12:41AM hoping I catch you online. Is that goofy or what? Dad
I love hearing about your fantastic experiences in India. I hope that when you return you can present your experiences to others, maybe at the college? Thank you for keeping all of us up to date about everything.
Your journaling is so neat ladies! :) I hope your traveling has been going well. It sounds so amazing where you are. I'm WAY jealous! I'm so excited to see your pictures. Have fun and be safe. Miss you all!
hello my brave and bold friends! I havent been as ocd with the blog this week because I started orientation at the U! Ive had some early mornings to get down here by 8, but i will not complain because as my ever supporting husband said, 'you signed up for this' yes i did my loving love...and its a small price to pay for working at the best hospital in IOWA! Go UIHC. Anyway, I will catch up with your postings this weekend...in the comfort of my bathrobe and my beautiful regal beagle Mr. Dawson!
Lots of love-
The Hektoens
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