Kumarganj

Last weekend we went to a village named Kumarganj. I tell you what; there is just something about the place. So much love and so much generosity! We met a bunch of families after mass on Sunday morning and then they all wanted to show us their home. We immediately felt like family. We went one by one, to each of their bamboo and mud huts, and sat for at least a couple minutes either on bamboo mats, plastic chairs or hammock-like beds. We had Father Kennedy and Sister Lizzy with us so were able to communicate w/ translations. The villagers were soooooo excited that we came all the way from America and wanted to meet them and spend time with them. One woman yanked on my arm and begged us to stay with them. Their kindness and generosity is incredible. Despite the fact that they have very little food to eat, they all brought a plate of rice or one or two rupees for the offering at mass. As we were walking from hut to hut, Andrea and I both had two little girls on either side of us holding our hands. It was one of those moments I didn’t want to end.

We also met a couple thousand hostel children and were greeted with songs and dances again. It has been awhile since we have visited the hostels; it made me realize how much I’ve missed it! My cheeks hurt again from smiling so much! :)

Oh yeah, and Friday was a blast too! It was Father’s birthday so we celebrated just about all day long! His office was filled with treats and flowers. In the evening we had a really fun dinner at DDC (about 10 of us). Scott and I even performed a little dance for entertainment! Haha. :) It was a very lively and joyous evening to say the least.