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The Pooj
Pooja is a seven-year-old wild card with abundant personality. Emily has the pleasure of having her as a first grade student. She is super smart and super naughty. She loves story time, learning to read, using her imagination, breaking crayons, eating erasers and pencils, and pretending to have a fever.
Read MoreSai Ram, Venkatesh, and Vishnu
Monday was Venkatesh’s eighth birthday, so it seems appropriate to share a little bit about him and his brothers. Last time we were at Shunem, Sai Ram and Venkatesh were here tearing it up. We met Vishnu once or twice when their parents came to visit. Now Vishnu is here, and may grow up to be the funniest of the lot.
Read MoreAn Anna and His Chelli
The last time we introduced you to Shiva Kumar he was a ticklish little boy who had a habit of using bad words all the time. He only knew a few words in English and communicated with me mostly through kisses.
Read MoreDustulu, Pyāṇṭu, Mariyu Cokkālu
Clothes are expensive. Clothes for over 100 children are really expensive. The Arlington, Virginia Christadelphians organized an Indian potluck and a clothing drive for the Shunem Home this past April. They sent nearly 100 pounds of dresses, shorts, and shirts with us on our trip.
Read MoreShunem Is Best Served Full
Sunday was the best day. We walked back from the conference centre in mid afternoon planning on taking a rest after a fun yet exhausting CYC weekend. Our plans were immediately cut short when we opened the Shunem gate. Ten or so of the little ones ran up shouting our names and wrapped their little arms around our legs.
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