As we returned south to our central point of operation in Cuttack we came back to cloths that had been cleaned and pressed for us. What a wonderful sight when you have been on the road for three days! Our hosts have been caring for us in so many ways. We are very grateful.
The next day, two of our team pushed on for England. The plan was to get up and have a slightly later “brunch” and then begin the trip to the airport. We had done a little shopping in a store the night before in the capital city and as often happens a question arose: Why didn’t I get one of those? So we planned to stop at this store on the way to the airport.
It is interesting how close we become to a group of people who we only casually know when we begin a trip like this. This is true not only for the members of the team that come from another country, but also for the team members who are part of the country to which we go.
There were tears and emotional pain as we said our good-byes. One of the local team members questioned me as we walked away whether he would ever see them again.
Fortunately each of the three team members who have left early arrived safely at there intended destinations. Those of us who continue are each doing well. It is very special to develop these relationships and open our lives to one another.
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