Tabita has come from the Darjeeling area to live with them this past fall and is a wonderful, sweet grandmother who helps to care for the children.
Elizabeth is a young fourteen-year-old lady who has lived with them since she was about two years old. Her bright smile and twinkling eyes are indication of the love she has for the Lord and her adopted family. Her birth father has recently come forth requesting her return so that she can serve their family. Mahendra has told them if they will assure him that she will receive an education, he would allow her to go, but he is committed to affording her the best that this life can offer. Elizabeth is a precious and helpful addition to the home who jumps in quickly to help with young children. One day she will be a wonderful teacher or pediatrician.
Avay is Mahendra's nephew. He came to the home this fall with his grandmother. He is four years old and ready for school, so Mahendra took him in in time to enter the first year in Morning Star School. He is bright as a tack and has a tender loving heart. He melted our hearts immediately with his big, black eyes and broad grin. His English is increasing every day, and he is quick to jump to attention at the call of his name with a sharp, "Yes, sir!" Avay will one day change this world as he will take after his mentor-uncle.
Grace is a delightful young child who has everyone wrapped around her little finger. She will turn two this April, but is already reciting her ABCs, counting, singing the nursery rhymes in English and singing Sunday School songs throughout the day and night. Her smile is contagious, but she is camera shy and gives her smile away only at her own timing. One day she will turn this world upside down!
Jyoti is a wonderful Christian woman. She leads in the church and in the school. Jyoti has a women's group that meets monthly for Bible study and to discuss women's issues. She teaches Sunday School in two locations each Sunday morning for close to 75 children. She runs her home with compassion and love caring for each member's needs immediately. Her home is warm and inviting. It is filled with children every afternoon as friends of Elizabeth and Avay come to play. Each Wednesday she opens her home to the members of the church for the midweek worship and study time. Jyoti is involved in the lives of her neighbors, church members, fellow teachers and parents of her students. She reflects the love of Jesus in all she says and does. She is very busy teaching the youngest children at MSS. Jyoti is our beloved sister!
Mahendra is the head of the family, the head of the church and the head of the school. He is a man of God. Every opportunity he has, he is sharing his testimony and leading others to a faith in Christ. He is well read and keeps current on world affairs. The background knowledge he has in each religion helps him as he meets his contacts on their terms,. (I will complete this blog at a later time. It is time to head to the airport now.)
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