All in a Day's Journey

An email came on Friday evening that threw the schedule for a loop, to say the least. We were informed that we needed to make a quick journey to the bordering country in the north. Now, when I say "quick," that is a relative term. It needed to take place soon. It did take place soon; it did not happen quickly.

See, there was a possibility that we would be required to remain outside of India for a couple of months. I found it quite challenging to locate and pack all that I may need for two months in a small, carry-on sized suitcase. However, I did, in fact, pack what I decided I needed, if indeed, we had to remain out of our country for an extended amount of time.

The Father provided way for us to exit and reenter the country within the week. What a blessing! I am thrilled to be headed home to M-town. We haven't yet made it there, but hope to continue the journey shortly and reach home by noon tomorrow.

The following is a short recap of the today's return travel:

• Just after breakfast, I finalized the repacking of everything for the return trip.
• We walked the long driveway with all of our belongings in tow.
• After a short walk down the road, we perched ourselves, and our bags, on a bicycle rickshaw.
• The rickshaw took us to the border (approximately 5 or 6 kilometers) and stayed with us the duration of the immigration process.
• After reentering India, I bargained with a taxi to bring us to another city.
• The taxi journey lasted just over 5 hours.
• During that journey, some road rage got the best of our driver, and he pulled over to physically and verbally fight with the driver of another vehicle.
• A small, mild mannered man had ridden in the taxi with us and got out of the car to quietly encourage our driver to let things be and continue our travels.
• Once reaching our destination, we were dropped off at the train station.
• We are now waiting for the train to come. It is only running 30 minutes late, so far.
• We will board the train for a 9 1/2 hour trip to M-town.
• Once we reach M-town, we will climb the steep steps of the city bus to ride about an hour, to a point close to home.
• We will drag ourselves down Pothole Lane and finally reach home sweet home.

Home again, home again, jiggity jig!
I will certainly do a jig, if I have the energy to do so.
Every single day is full of adventure!

~Heather

*Praise the Father for traveling mercies and the ability to exit and reenter the country without difficulty.
*Praise the Father for His guidance in each step.
*Ask the Father to guide others as they will have to complete a similar journey.
*Ask the Father to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal.
*Ask the Father to ordain opportunities to share the story of the Birth of His Son during this joyous season.