Bits and bobs

Yes you're right Lucy, we'e all dousing ourselves regularly in anti bac gel and sometimes bottles, crisp packets too....you can get quite neurotic. So did Tali enjoy the cheese and wine? Hope Surey is god Laura? Glad you're both reading the blog, wonder if Sara is LOL ! Have grabbed couple mins on net, we are all suffering net deprivation! Had great morning painting and meeting with ladies! x

Hellooo... finally I have been able to blog! Only day 6!! What an AMAZING time I am having out here, everybody I have met has been so lovely and welcoming. The Tigri people have really opened their hearts to us, with many harrowing stories. The field visit further opened my eyes to the hardship faced in everyday life here however their true sense of community and support structre seems to some how bring a positive to the sadest of stories! Julie and Dick I cannot thankyou enough for this opportunity - you will never be able to get rid of me now!!!

As for the hair, blond is definatley the way forward!! I'm sure you all agree! Everytime I look around there is another camera pointing at me, even in pizza hut last night! However it seems to bring endless amusement to everybody else, I don't know how many times I have nearly been sold for 3 camels!! :)

Anyway... there is painting to be done.. Missing everybody so much, Felicity you better not be sleeping in my bed!! :D Love you all xxxxxx xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

What impacts you

We have been in India for 6 days now and I've written 30 pages of journal, but this is my first time on the blog. Of those 30 pages only half a page is about out visit to the Taj Mahal, because the things in the slum are much more interesting and impacting on me.
I find it is really good to be in the slum and doing some work here, I enjoy meeting the people that live here and hearing about their lives. Some of the people have such difficult backgrounds and go through lots of hard stuff. But they all look happy and are smiling a lot. Their faith in God is so strong.

Just this morning we had a prayer meeting and we heard some of the things God has done in Tigri. After hearing the testimonies we prayed for some of the people. Some of them are ill, and others have family members who are alcoholics. We prayed for those situation, and we are waiting for God to make the change in their lives.

Painting Hippo's

The monkey blog (by Harry).
Well I didn't think as a monkey I could really add much chaos to the Dehli traffic, but hey ho ..
Nigel has a REALLY good photo of the surprised faces, they just don't expect a bloomin' great ape appearing at the window. The guy trying to sell foam footballs to traffic stopped at the crossing got a surprise too with the "no thanks my crocodile would eat it" dismissal and the sudden appearance of crocky wock from below the window, honest he jumped at least a foot !
Crocky wock has been attempting to just simply eat any of the other small stuffed animals on the bus trip into the slum in the morning ... Roger Allen has the video footage ... all to a wildlife documentary running commentry. Harry is TOO big for crocky wock to eat, but Daisy is a possiblity. Nigel says that he can feel his sanity slipping away in this company.

Harry got to spend the day in the ASHA building today, as the team on the slum visit very wisely wanted to avoid the 'drowning in children' experience, although it must be said that Harry has a rival in the attraction stakes. Someone, who shall remain nameless for now is building up quite a bit of attention.

So the day was spent on the painting project, .. ever painted a hippo ? Takes AGES, the things never stay still and keep wandering off. (photo to follow).

Stuart and Harry

Piccys from today

Here are some of the piccys from today,



a three month baby, and the records that Asha use to monitor her growth,

And Julie trying hard not to get a job, to show how to behave in Job Interviews,

hello

hi everyone from sunny Dehli!!!! Been around the slums today, a lot to think about. We complain about our kitchens, well we have a lot to be thankful for. Love to you all back in england XXXXXX Frances

day 2 at Tigri

Had amazing session with older girls ...... very humbling to see their response to us. They thought you girlies of mine are beautiful when i showed them your photos and loved Tali ! Laura..... no LD yet tho some are succumbing ! Love u xxx