I finally made it up to the roof to write my post for the day! It’s a bit warm so I’ll see how long I last. The longer I’m here the more comfortable and at home I feel. A couple of days ago I was feeling lonely and a little frustrated because I never know what’s going on around me. I have GOT to learn Hindi!!! That’s one of the first things I’m going to do when I get back and settled back into my normal routine.
Yesterday was restful and eventful all at the same time. We went to Jyoti’s church in the morning about 10:30 and it was the English service so that was nice! After church we stopped by the market and got some clotted cream and tomatoes to go with lunch. Pradeep took me to exchange some money and then we went back to the house. I hung around and watched TV in Hindi (mostly) with Pradeep and Goni and the Aunties while Jyoti made lunch. After lunch I went and took a nap until 5:30 and then I went downstairs so we could leave for Jyoti’s maids house.
While I was sitting next to Auntie she saw my scarf that I was wearing and got all excited about it. She was inspecting the edges and said it was very nice. She told me to stand up and put it on my head so she could see how I lookedJ. She said I looked very nice and was smiling from ear to ear. She is so cute sometimes! When I sat back down Auntie told me that I need to get lots of bangles for my wrists and then some henna. When I told her I was going to do both, especially the henna, she started nodding her head, smiled real big and said “Very nice.” It will be fun to show her next Sunday!
We left home about 8:00pm and went to the market again to buy some food for the maid (I have no idea what her name is even though I have been told more than once) and her family. They are very poor and live in a single room, about 10’ by 12’, on top of the roof of a building in a “developed” slum not far from where I’m at right now. It was very interesting to see how they live up on that roof. When we got there several people were there and a few of the women were cooking. One of them had this really cool knife that kind of looked like a mini scythe mounted on a little board. She was cutting up all sorts of stuff including this veggie called “lady fingers” (or “ladies fingers” not sure) that strongly resembled okra in taste, look, and texture. Maybe it was, I don’t know, but it was good! They made us quite the feast and everything was very good! I was a little concerned because I really had no clue where anything came from and I SO did not want to get sick. As of the following morning I’m all good and feel fine. Whew!
One of the ladies that was there does henna, so she is going to come to the house on Sunday and do it for me! I really like the idea of paying her instead of someone I have never met. I’m going to get it on my feet to about halfway up my shins, and on my hands and halfway up my arms! So super duper excited! While we were there some of them were goofing around with some henna and I got to see how it’s put on so that was cool.
The family was so nice and, even though I couldn’t understand anything anyone was saying we still had fun. When dinner was done I got my camera out and started taking pics of them. I got one of me and the maid and a few others as well. In one pic I accidentally cut off someone’s head and they all thought that was hilarious! They are such happy people and you would never know they had practically nothing by the smiles and laughter that was on that rooftop. I felt truly blessed to get to be a part of their lives for even just a few hours.
After dinner I had the “opportunity” (lol) to use their potty up there on the roof. It really wasn’t bad and smelled better than some porta potties I’ve been in. When I came out Jyoti had started praying for the family and friends that had gathered and wanted to be prayed for. As I couldn’t understand her I really don’t know what was going on exactly. I know one girl had a pain in her side and after Jyoti prayed for her it was gone! I only know that because she told me when she was done praying for herJ. After Jyoti was done praying for those that wanted it we took out leave and came home. As it was almost 11:00 the day was over and I went to bed with a happy heart!
Yesterday was restful and eventful all at the same time. We went to Jyoti’s church in the morning about 10:30 and it was the English service so that was nice! After church we stopped by the market and got some clotted cream and tomatoes to go with lunch. Pradeep took me to exchange some money and then we went back to the house. I hung around and watched TV in Hindi (mostly) with Pradeep and Goni and the Aunties while Jyoti made lunch. After lunch I went and took a nap until 5:30 and then I went downstairs so we could leave for Jyoti’s maids house.
While I was sitting next to Auntie she saw my scarf that I was wearing and got all excited about it. She was inspecting the edges and said it was very nice. She told me to stand up and put it on my head so she could see how I lookedJ. She said I looked very nice and was smiling from ear to ear. She is so cute sometimes! When I sat back down Auntie told me that I need to get lots of bangles for my wrists and then some henna. When I told her I was going to do both, especially the henna, she started nodding her head, smiled real big and said “Very nice.” It will be fun to show her next Sunday!
We left home about 8:00pm and went to the market again to buy some food for the maid (I have no idea what her name is even though I have been told more than once) and her family. They are very poor and live in a single room, about 10’ by 12’, on top of the roof of a building in a “developed” slum not far from where I’m at right now. It was very interesting to see how they live up on that roof. When we got there several people were there and a few of the women were cooking. One of them had this really cool knife that kind of looked like a mini scythe mounted on a little board. She was cutting up all sorts of stuff including this veggie called “lady fingers” (or “ladies fingers” not sure) that strongly resembled okra in taste, look, and texture. Maybe it was, I don’t know, but it was good! They made us quite the feast and everything was very good! I was a little concerned because I really had no clue where anything came from and I SO did not want to get sick. As of the following morning I’m all good and feel fine. Whew!
One of the ladies that was there does henna, so she is going to come to the house on Sunday and do it for me! I really like the idea of paying her instead of someone I have never met. I’m going to get it on my feet to about halfway up my shins, and on my hands and halfway up my arms! So super duper excited! While we were there some of them were goofing around with some henna and I got to see how it’s put on so that was cool.
The family was so nice and, even though I couldn’t understand anything anyone was saying we still had fun. When dinner was done I got my camera out and started taking pics of them. I got one of me and the maid and a few others as well. In one pic I accidentally cut off someone’s head and they all thought that was hilarious! They are such happy people and you would never know they had practically nothing by the smiles and laughter that was on that rooftop. I felt truly blessed to get to be a part of their lives for even just a few hours.
After dinner I had the “opportunity” (lol) to use their potty up there on the roof. It really wasn’t bad and smelled better than some porta potties I’ve been in. When I came out Jyoti had started praying for the family and friends that had gathered and wanted to be prayed for. As I couldn’t understand her I really don’t know what was going on exactly. I know one girl had a pain in her side and after Jyoti prayed for her it was gone! I only know that because she told me when she was done praying for herJ. After Jyoti was done praying for those that wanted it we took out leave and came home. As it was almost 11:00 the day was over and I went to bed with a happy heart!
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