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 My last Saturday on the motor bike was definitely the grand finale! Ranjeet demonstrated his excellence in both Passenger Awareness and Skillfull Navigation through Impossible Traffic (coming from 360') when we had to try and get through about 1/2 mile of solid trucks, buses, rikshaws, horse drawn tongas, cars, motor bikes, loaded cycles, loaded pedestrians, cows, and a wedding band! Fortunately we did get to see the children too, and had a good last day finishing off with a tea party they'd organised for me, which was very touching. I shall miss them all and feel so blessed from my time there.
Sunday's journey to Nepal was much less stressful with good border crossings and flight. The plane was not one of the newer ones and felt more like a Nepali mini bus with wings (a bit ratttly and very small). Slightly  disconcerting to watch one of the baggage handlers affectionatly tidying up one of the wings by picking off the loose rusty bits. But it did the job in 13 minutes instead of 8 hours for which I was very grateful as it meant I could visit a friend and her family for supper. Hercha used to help in our house and it was lovely to see her and her family.
Since then I've had some very good times visiting old friends, being warmly welcomed and hearing their stories. I would value prayer for wisdom though as I listen to some issues which are not at all straightforward, that I would be able to encourage (or challenge if that is right). Also that I use the time rightly so I don't return home too exhausted. I also had a lovely day at the disabled children's day centre where I used to work when we lived in Nepal - it's grown so much and is a wonderful place of hope.
So...home on Sunday! (and work on Monday...) . thank you for praying, it has been much needed and appreciated. Look forward to seeing you soon.
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