The Village

Our trip to the village went really really well. It is amazing how different things are now from the first time that we went there. The first time we ever went I was four months pregnant with Caleb and we had no idea what to expect. We packed our bags so heavy, that I really thought I may die on the hike up to the village. You know how you hear the term "the ends of the earth" Pasakha really felt at that time like the ends of the earth, and I felt SO far away from everything familiar. It was a really difficult time.
Much has changed since that first time. We had a team of 12 of us that went this time. So we were definitely not alone. Four students from a health care team here in Kalimpong, Me, Mike and the kids, Dan, Anup and four men that came from Houston. Ilyias("the good Dr."), Ronnie, David, and Chet. They were an incredible blessing to us and the village and a lot of fun to be around. Thank you so much guys for making the long trip all the way here to bless the people of Pasakha. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Also, thanks to your families for letting your loved ones come. We were blessed! (If you want to see more pics, you can go to Ilyas' website which is: www.mungpoobeef.com

Here is the building in the village that we set up the medical clinic.

Caleb and his new friends, Ilyas and Ronnie, who gave him granola bars. He found friends for life.

Judah knocked out after a long day. Notice the beautiful scenery behind them. This particular village, called Aduma, is very beautiful. It is about a 2 hour hike from Pasakha and a rough hike at that.

Caleb entertaining any and all onlookers. Everywhere we go they can easily draw a crowd.

On the way to Aduma, we stopped and put our feet in the stream.

Judah and some of the women in another village. They love to try and whisk them off. Luckily they didn't get too far this time.