Hello to you all,

Car engines, honking, murmur of voices and the tune "God of Wonders" fill my ears as I sit here in our flat just a ways above the noises. From my time here I am finding that the majority of these sounds are unceasing during the daylight hours. Kolkata is full of life.

I have seen much of the city and am slowly, very slowly, becoming acquainted with it. Today a friend began to point out landmarks and routes that I will be taking frequently in moving about the city.

It has been very busy since I arrived a few nights ago, I am looking forward to the rest the weekend will bring. I now understand how tiring it can be entering a new culture.

Monday I will begin language class with a woman who lives just a short distance from us. Much of the language I do not know, but I am picking up some and connecting a few conversations.

I will be back soon to write more of life in Kolkata. We will eat an Indian meal at home tonight so we need to prepare some vegetables... thank you so much for your many prayers. please continue to pray for adjustment to Kolkata culture as I find it challenging. Pray for rest. Pray that my focus is on Christ and not on my self and that any fears/challenges which come my way are thrown down by the confidence that we find in Christ.

you are in my thoughts and prayers as well
much love