Update from Sunny

To be able to be in this place again with eyes that have not seen the poverty, bodies that have not felt the heat and minds that haven't yet known how to ask the "big questions" about the world as it relates to India is refreshing, and exhausting. We have been on this journey together for only a week but so much has happened that it feels like longer. Our days are full - Missionaries of Charity work almost every morning, and eating, resting, touring, visiting other organizations and market hopping in the afternoons. We rest on flat beds and wake early, looking forward to our bread and jam at the morning breakfast at the Mission. 

Our group gets along well and enjoys each others company. Some of my favorite  moments aside from our service is when we are able to be in each others company laughing and sharing. This group knows and lives out real joy - they're able to effectively use humor to uplift and it has significantly buoyed all of us to burst out in the  most medicinal of laughter, especially after sometimes challenging service work. The group is also beautifully thoughtful. We have examined deeply many of the issues surrounding the structure of poverty we witness daily, and I'm proud to gain even more questions than I have answered after some of our very smart and compassionate discussions and reflections. 

We are healthy. We are drinking lots of water and electrolytes. We are eating rice, fruits, and sometimes pizza from Blue Sky Cafe. We wash our feet and take care of our blisters. We look both ways many times before crossing the street. We are safe where we stay and we are dutifully and lovingly taking care of each other. Most of all, we are happy here, and we already only have two weeks left. 

With thoughts and love for you all holding us close while at home, 

Shanti, 

Sunny