Yesterday was my birthday! I celebrated with Premila and her oldest daughter Vandana. Friday night we went to a musical performance at the AG church here. I then spent the night back "home" on Russell Street! I am now 65, and feel good about reporting, "I'm retired!!!" The first b'day that I celebrated away from home was my 23rd!
In India, you treat others on your birthday, but I got an American style celebration . . gifts, a cake, singing, and before the end of the day even some ice cream initially! I insisted on treating, too, and we went out for a pretty late lunch in a sort of Western upscale restaurant on posh Park Street, just a five minute walk away. I treated that time!!! Premila sent me back to Pauline Bhavan with enough cake to share with the other 23 residents. As I came through the gate, I was greeted with lots of well wishes and hugs . . . I'm not even sure how they knew it was my b'day! They were thrilled with the cake, and I had bought sweets for them, too. At school, children always come around with sweets for you on their b'day!!!
It seems to me to be warming up again . . . not hot, but not really "Winter" as the locals insist!
Today we heard some members of a Bible school who are visiting from Shillong, Megalaya (a state in the NE) sing. It was beautiful!
We have a busy week ahead with several Christmas programs, and the children's final results. When they start back in Jan, most will be in a new grade!
In India, you treat others on your birthday, but I got an American style celebration . . gifts, a cake, singing, and before the end of the day even some ice cream initially! I insisted on treating, too, and we went out for a pretty late lunch in a sort of Western upscale restaurant on posh Park Street, just a five minute walk away. I treated that time!!! Premila sent me back to Pauline Bhavan with enough cake to share with the other 23 residents. As I came through the gate, I was greeted with lots of well wishes and hugs . . . I'm not even sure how they knew it was my b'day! They were thrilled with the cake, and I had bought sweets for them, too. At school, children always come around with sweets for you on their b'day!!!
It seems to me to be warming up again . . . not hot, but not really "Winter" as the locals insist!
Today we heard some members of a Bible school who are visiting from Shillong, Megalaya (a state in the NE) sing. It was beautiful!
We have a busy week ahead with several Christmas programs, and the children's final results. When they start back in Jan, most will be in a new grade!
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