Hello from Nepal…. After 4-5 squatty-potty stops & about 8-9 hours thru the mountains to a flatter area south & west of Kathmandu, we arrived in Bhutal. After a short rickshaw ride, we arrived at the hotel. Other than the cold showers, it was a great place to stay… a good view of the mountains, and the “neighborhood”… a “moose head carving” on the wall – good for hanging our hand-washed laundry… walking distance to the shops & restaurant…. AND we had AIR-CONDITIONING IN OUR ROOM! Other tidbits… The cows are definitely comfortable in Bhutwal… in the market, in the street, at the bus stop, etc.
Diane & I spoke at a women’s conference & church there. The church was located in the middle of a rice field, and the people were great! They were so hungry for whatever God had for them that it was easy to impart to them. There were many women with tumors, marital & infertility problems who received hope, prayer and some healing.
The local church also has a ministry to women/girls who have been sold to be sex slaves. They have rescued about 150 in the past 7 years. And, we were able to meet some of these teenage girls who have been saved from a horrific life! They are being cared for, many have become Christians, and are not only being healed, but are being trained so they have job skills & can earn some money. What a blessing they are to these young women.
Yesterday we took “public transportation” from Bhutwal to Hetauda, where we will stay for the next few days while speaking at a conference in Nijhgad. I think that is the correct spelling. Anyway… the bus ride was quite an adventure. There were 5 of us …. and many more of “them!” People getting on & off at many stops along the way. Luggage on the roof, and an amazing guy who took care of collecting money, hauling luggage to/from the roof, helping the driver see “if anyone is coming” so he could pass the current slow truck or rickshaw or broken-down bus or cow or herd of whatever! He also took care of continually tightening the lug nuts after checking the tire directly below Diane & me. AND… he was the one who got one of these tires repaired at the “rest stop” along the way.
Speaking of rest stops… we stopped only twice… once at a well-used wooded area. Everyone spread out, did their business, and hopped back on the bus. The second stop was at a restaurant that had numerous squatty-potty options… We found the best option… and went for it!
So – today is a day off. Time to relax & prepare for the next conference. After changing rooms twice, I am happy. I chose the room with a squatty potty. Not bad after you get the hang of it!
Blessings to everyone! LU all!
Marilyn & Diane
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You are the Marines of the Church! Way to go!! May you experience His endurance and strength so you can do all He has planned to do thru you and for you. The girls and women of that nation/region will never be the same. You are breaking down strongholds thru changing hearts and minds with Truth and Love. We are praying for Him to be big thru you!! Be strong in the Lord and the POWER of His might:)
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