Going to India

#27
#27
leaving on Sat. I have to be away from my daughter for 12 days. not really looking forward to that at all.
 
#30
#30
Don't think of it as nervous....think of it as excitement!!!

I went to Istanbul to tour one of our plants in 2004, and had to leave my two boys with my mom. It was hard, I ain't gonna lie. But it was kinda good for all of us at the same time ya know?
 
#31
#31
Packing peanut butter and protein bars is a good idea. However, do not turn down the opportunity to eat what the locals eat. You should be pleasantly surprised by the Chai and the Chupatti.
 
#32
#32
vollygirl said:
Don't think of it as nervous....think of it as excitement!!!

I went to Istanbul to tour one of our plants in 2004, and had to leave my two boys with my mom. It was hard, I ain't gonna lie. But it was kinda good for all of us at the same time ya know?
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my biggest fear is that my mom will spoil my child rotten by the time we get back.
 
#33
#33
Rex, do you listen to World Christian Broadcasting while you are there? I know we support the radio tower in Madagascar to broadcast to the middle east and to India.

By the way, my prayers are with you and your family.
 
#35
#35
Dawson said:
Rex, do you listen to World Christian Broadcasting while you are there? I know we support the radio tower in Madagascar to broadcast to the middle east and to India.

By the way, my prayers are with you and your family.
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I need the prayers, just found out that terrorists killed 80 people at the Taj Mahal
 
#36
#36
Just saw the news when I got home. Doesnt sound good over there but a friend of mine goes over every other month for business and he said he has never been scared. Hopefully everything will be ok. I will most definately keep you and everyone that is going with you in my prayers.
 
#37
#37
be safe out there rex. Saw on the news where all that stuff is going down..How close are you?
 
#40
#40
we will be several hours from where all the stuff is going down, but you never know. I feel like God wants us to go and so it's up to Him to keep us from harm.
 
#43
#43
Greetings,

wow, the eagles has landed. we have been in New Delhi for a couple of days and are now in Calcutta. We are headed to Nagaland until next monday and then its back to New Delhi. I am at an internet cafe and had to catch up with you guys and my beloved Vols. I will post a lengthy update when I return for those who are interested, but a couple of observations so far;

1) The Indian Christians are on fire! Just an amazing thing to experience.
2) The poverty is brutal. I was taking pictures around an area that is particularly rough and was suddenly surrounded by a group of men telling me to quit taking pics. They told me to go take pics of the Taj Mahhal. I explained that the purpose of these pictures was to raise money for them in the states, but they didnt want to hear it. A man stopped me a little while later and said that those men were illiterate goons and to be careful.
3) The pollution is unlike anything I have ever seen, making Mexico City seem like the Rocky Mountains. A contstant haze hangs over everthing, cant even see the sky.
4) They are either the best or worst drivers I have ever seen, I will let you know later.
 
#44
#44
Godspeed for the rest of your trip and here's hoping y'all return safely when done.
 
#45
#45
Good luck Rex. Having lived in China, Venezuela and Vietnam, I know the poverty that you are observing. Wish you and your family a safe return.
 
#47
#47
vollygirl said:
Hope the trip went well and you're back safe and sound.
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thank you for your support and your kind words. I wanted you to know that you helped a somewhat underground church in Delhi. Right before we left I gave everything we had to the pastor.
 
#48
#48
Well guys, Im back, We arrived back home on thursday after 26 hours of travel. Very, very rough day. We had a canceled flight and some other issues, but praise the Lord! we made it safe and sound. The night we were flying out of delhi there was a bomb threat made on the airport so it was loaded down with guys carrying machine guns (as was the whole city). As we are standing in line to check in, a light falls out the ceiling and slams into a plate glass wall, shattering it. Well, that just freaked everybody out. So that's how our return trip began.

I want to thank everyone for their kindness and their prayers. We were able to take part in an incredible move of God in both Nagaland and Delhi. I actually was able to pray for a Hindu woman to receive Jesus Christ. After that, several Hindu women brought their children to me and asked me to pray for them. It was very emotional. I took part in an altar call in which about 2000 youth responded in Nagaland. Words fail me as to what that was like. It was very tough, we only had electricity here and there. There were constant bugs and creatures in our room and bed. The pollution took a toll on my sinuses and the poverty was gut wrenching. Every mission trip I have ever been on has changed me, but this more than any other. I will post some pics over the next few days for you guys. Again, thank your for your prayers and support.
 
#49
#49
my wife and one of the girls from the Christian orphanage
 

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