Friday, March 21, 2008

Women's Fellowship

Well, the Lord knew just what I needed. First, let me describe our journey up to the women's fellowship in Koth Gaun (popular place!) We had to take a couple of buses - and those are a story in themselves. Some of them look like they were resurrected out of the dump. But as long as they still have 3 or 4 wheels and run, they'll take passengers. Mind you, at one point going uphill, the driver had to shift into such a low gear that we could have walked faster. I wondered if it would make it up the hill. Then the narrow roads: imagine a road a little bigger than our main highway lane. On this road travel 2-way vehicle traffic (cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles), then add the pedestrians on both sides of this 2-way traffic. Then at the sides of them are the shops right at the edge of the road. Then around all of these you find the occasional dog or chicken or goat. Oh, and don't forget the road construction that is going on every so many kilometres on your half of this road. Just pray 2 buses don't have to pass at that juncture. Actually, I was sure we must have touched some of the vehicles we passed but no scraping sounds. And you think Winnipeg potholes are bad? Hey, buses are so accustomed to encountering major road defects they automatically slow down. It's part of the 'road' system.

So after 2 buses and an hour later, we got out and proceeded uphill for another hour. But that was just what the Doctor ordered! The higher you get out of the Kathmandu Valley, the fresher the air gets. I couldn't stop breathing! I'm sure I almost hyper-ventilated all the way up to Koth Gaun! (just kidding) trying to get my fill of oxygen from the evergreen-laden hills. And such a beautiful view; it reminded me of Switzerland with villages dotting the mountains. Finally we arrived at our hostess' 'home' - 1/2 of the main floor was covered in clean straw mats for sitting; the other half with straw and hitching posts for the animals. They slept upstairs, which I didn't see. Thank-you for praying for me; the teaching went well and 3 ladies helped translate. I have never had such a rapt audience of about 20 or so ladies. I felt very honoured. When they worship, one lady begins to sing and they all join in heartily. The neighbours passing by would invariably glance in to see what was going on. Then they served us a meal and - yes, you guessed it: their famous 'milk' (actually, it's like yogurty-milk). But this didn't have any black specks. In fact, I think the Lord has a special blessing for teachers (thank-you Lord!) The meal was a delicious curried potato dish plus what they call 'beaten rice'. It's cooked rice, beaten flat and dried. The ladies spooned the yogurt onto their beaten rice (oh, first they added sugar to it) and it tasted quite nice. So I never had to drink it! Then more worship and the inevitable Nepali tea (delicious!) These people have so little compared to us and yet serve us the best they have.

Then it was an hour walk back down the hill and home. Oh - I almost forgot! In the village of Koth Gaun, we stopped in at one old couple's home and prayed for the old man who had asthma and heart problems. Let Your Kingdom come!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Bonnie, it is exciting hearing the adventures you are experiencing...maybe you could have invested in a mechanic course..how to maintain trucks on highways in Katmandu...I think democracy would be a benefit to Katmandu..well lets not talk politics we might get into troubel and we won't want that...do we?..well we'll keep you in our prayers... you won't fall off the mtns. happy easter to all of you

cheers, Ingrid



Ingrid

Anonymous said...

thanks for the update on the women's fellowship, bonnie. i was praying for you and could just see you with a sowers bag of seed, tossing out the seeds. i pray for ready hearts!

Anonymous said...

oh, sorry, that was me, mercy.

Anonymous said...

Bonnie,Ken,Karina, Alana, Sheri, Vanessa and all of your Nepal family, our wishes for a very Blessed Easter! May the Lord continue to fill and guide you all. It is wonderful and humbling to read what He is doing in your lives so far on this adventure of obedience. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Valerie & Kaz

Anonymous said...

Hey Lewis's! Its Cora!! I've been reading your blog and it sounds like you're having an amazing time. My family is having a great time in Kenya, and i'm sure there will be stories to tell when we see each other again. Just a note to Alana, please check your email as soon as possible because there is an important email waiting for you. Have a great Easter!
Cora

Anonymous said...

Blessings to you all! I can't wait to hear some of the easter stories!
Much Love,
Loraleigh

Judy said...

Hello neighbours!! It sounds like God is using each of you in a special way to minister to others and to each other. Sorry for taking so long to write. We have never been blogging before. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
Our family was over for Easter and admired all the rennos that you did for us Ken.
Your letters have been fascinating!!
You're in our prayers.
BFN and Blessings
Judy