Update from Goa

So I've been at the girl's home in Goa for a week now. And the honest truth is that it hasn't been easy. It's taken my faith to a whole new level. But God has been awesome. The children are absolutely wonderful. All they want is for someone to love them, play with them, hold their hand, be with them, and pay a little attention to them. And that's exactly what I've been doing--everything from teaching the older girls to read and helping them with their multiplication tables, playing random games with the little ones and helping them with their homework, fiddling on my guitar while they watch in amazement, singing and teaching the children to sing, spending time with them, leading Bible study every day, praying with them, and just showing the love of Jesus. They love physical contact, having me sit beside them, put my arms around them, hold their hand. I wish for each one of these girls that they had a family to go to...I'd take them home with me if I could. On the flip side of that, I have my fair share of struggles. But I'd rather not go into that here. But I do ask for your prayers. More than anything, I really really need prayer support. That's all for now. Anyhow, just thought I'd put up a quick update.

Standing in the need of prayer,

Beni

Mumbai

1. Spent the last couple weeks in Mumbai. Spent most of that time with Eben and his friends. Christine is nuts but we love her. And Oscar on two wheels (or any wheels for that matter)...intense!! Had a lot of fun :D

2. Had a long heart-to-heart with my cousin Ruby one night. Probably the most open I've ever been with anyone ever.

3. Arrived in Goa on Tuesday. I'm staying at an orphanage here. There are 46 girls that live in the home all coming from different backgrounds. I've already fallen in love with them. I have many many stories and pictures too...stay tuned for those.

4. In other news... God is so very faithful.