Sunday was definitely an amazing day for me! Kala (Carl's house mom from last year) wrapped me in a sari for church. She is such a great person! A week or so ago I was at family time with Gracey, my house mom, and Kala somehow heard that Carl's sister was at Rising Star. So she had one of the other volunteers come and find me so I could sit and talk with her. She ended up giving me these beautiful orange bangles in the end too! The people of India are so loving, I just can't help but smile when I'm around them.
Anywho back to the story of Sunday haha. So after I came home from church (which takes 4 hours round trip to get to. I'm telling you these people have dedication!) I went over to Kala's to ask when she can give me henna on my hands and feet. And she ended up wrapping me in her BEAUTIFUL red sari! She went all out on me; earrings, bangles, and a necklace!
Since I'm in a boys hostel, I really don't know any of the girls. Let's just say all the girls know me now! They all were saying, "You look super! Your sari is beautiful! Is that yours?" haha they are all so adorable! Then I preceded to explain that Kala wrapped me in her sari. They were all very jealous and then began to ask Kala, "When can I wear your sari's?"
It was nice to be able to get to know the girls a little bit better. However, all the girls have lice. And guess who has it now?? Yes, I do. It itches real bad, but I guess my trip to India wouldn't be complete without treating my hair for lice at least once right? haha.
Yesterday was definitely hard on me. We had to say our final goodbyes to the kids.... I definitely promised myself that I wouldn't cry in front of them. And I kept that promise! I balled as soon as the last kid left the dining hall. I couldn't help but think of little Enokelee running up to me at playtime with his cute smiling face snuggled in my arms. Or playing hand games with the Priya and Gracy. I've become so close to every single one of these little ones. They definitely do a great job at showing you their love for you. And if I don't bring back anything else from this experience but love, I will be thoroughly happy!
