tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47097903307882928802024-03-12T20:02:46.606-07:00A Whole New WorldCarlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-4809614324919631402011-07-08T14:41:00.000-07:002011-07-08T14:41:19.539-07:00A place in my heart<!--StartFragment--> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal">Today was an emotional roller coaster. We woke up and went for a walk through the village. It is such a cool thing to do as the sun is rising and as the people are getting up and starting their day. It’s so cool how this little community comes together. Its just like a big family that stretches within this mile long street. Its cool to see them cooking meals and cleaning dishes and clothes. I love to just see the families and how they interact. Again, I felt like I was in a dream- just walking down this road that came straight out of a movie. After our walk we got ready for the day- a day of more hauling bricks. Such a good work out. We moved almost 2,000 bricks today, in two hours, with 7 people. I’d say that’s pretty dang impressive. Am I kind of glad I don’t have to do it again? Yeah- one would say so. On the other side of things- saying bye to the kids was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I can explain that later.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">After construction we came back and a few of us went to play dress up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We put on a saris! It was the best thing. We had one of the little Indian ladies who works at the school pin it all up for us, which is a dang complicated process. It was so cool though. We put them on, with our bindis (DOT) and bangles. We have a photographer here in this session with us who wanted to take some pictures of us with them on. It was so fun. I just cant believe the women here where them everyday! That is mind blowing. But after we took pictures we headed over to play-time with the kids! It was amazing. So much fun just to hang out with them and play. I love this part of the day. They are crazy and funny and well, kids. I love them all. We stayed a little longer then usual today and got to listen to their prayers and songs that they do together. It was incredible. All of these kids who were just running around screaming, are now sitting in lines, singing songs in Tamul, and kneeling to pray together. Then a house-mother read something from the bible and they all just listened. It was so amazing to watch these kids and be sitting with them, being a part of it all. At such little age they have such amazingly great faith. What an example each and everyone of them are to me. I feel so blessed to have gotten to know them.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We ate our last Indian meal up on the roof today. It was so yummy and it was such a cool experience. We all went around and said the number one thing we learned here and that we want to take back with us. It was so cool to hear everyone’s perspectives and be able to agree on so many different things. After dinner, was family time. Heart-wrenching. I do not like goodbyes. We played games, and laughed a lot, and they jumped all over me. We played telephone- oh man they were so funny. They kept teasing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>each other about different girls and saying that they would marry fat girls. They crack me up. I honestly can’t get enough of these kids. We all sat together, me and 20 little boys, just talking and laughing. It was time for me to leave, but I definitely didn’t want to. Oh gosh, I was a mess. Ill be completely honest with you. It killed me. I just have so much love for these kids. It’s like this motherly bond with them, where I care so much for each one of them and I just want the best for them and I don’t ever want them to be hurt or sad. It was so hard leaving them, knowing I will most likely never see them again. I cant even put into words how hard it was. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I have learned SOOO much while being here in India. The people I have met, the experiences I have gone through, and the things I have seen have changed my life for forever. I am honestly a different person then I was 3 weeks ago. I will try and put into words the main things that pop out at me of the things I have learned. One of the biggest things that I have learned from the Indian people, is how to truly love. These kids loved us from the second we walked in here. They didn’t know our background, our name, who we were and where we were from, but they loved us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These kids all knew that we were here for 3 weeks, and that we would soon be leaving them. That didn’t stop them from opening their hearts completely and fully loving us and wanting to pay with us. They just wanted to be loved, so to do so- they loved. What an amazing life lesson. The people from the colonies showed their overwhelming love from the moment they saw our van pull up. They come outside with their hands in the air, so excited for help. They would kiss my hands and my face and offer me things they had. Their pure love will never be forgotten. It was such a cool thing to me to see these people of India and the immediate love I feel. They don’t judge anyone, they just love them. To me, this is an important lesson to take home- to love everyone. To never even have to think about it, just to love.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I think its cool to that we are able to find beauty in everything. Almost all of India is trash. The streets are gross, zero sanitation, and you are never clean. Yet, a place full of trash somehow pulled the trash out of me. It got rid the things that I didn’t like about myself. I feel cleansed, while being in such a dirty place.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Another thing I love about these people is the hope and the faith that never ever fades. They can be going through such a hard thing, where it would be so easy to turn bitter and upset. They have had almost everything taken away from them, almost to the point where they have nothing. They live these hard hard lives, but they are all so hopeful about the future, and so loving to God. They are constantly praying and giving thanks and always showing their love. I think it is so cool that no matter what- God is first. They will never be upset with Him, or blame Him for anything. Just pure, undying love. What amazing spirits these people have.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I love how simple the people out here live. Just have the most important things, and that’s all they need. They don’t stress about wordly things, or what they are going to do in the future. They focus on that day, that moment. The Indian culture is so centered around families and relationships. The way these men treat their wives in the colonies was so beautiful. They were proud to show off their spouse, and to take care of each other. The people in the village, and at the school and colony, live off so little. Most have a hut, a few pots, a water basket, and a couple other little things. They don’t need the new latest fashion items or the next best ipod. They live the life they have and are happy with it. I think its an awesome thing to simplify your life and to really focus on the things that matter most to you. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I really could go on forever about the things I learned from India. This place has literally changed me as a person. I will never forget the smiling faces of these kids, who have been through more than most of us will ever see in our days. I will never forget the hands and the feet of these leprosy afflicted people, who mean so much. The worth of their soul is so great. They are so strong and so happy. Never take what you have for granted. Enjoy all you have, and remember you don’t always have to be the biggest and the best. Be happy with all you have, and thank the source that it truly came from. I just have learned so much about service and how important it is in the human race. I want to come home and continue serving. I think it is so crucial to our happiness, as well as the happiness of the people around us. Being a little less selfish will do so much goo in the world. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Really quick, it is my cousin Katie’s birthday today. All day today I have been thinking about her, and how much love she would have for these people. Her soul is so full of love, to absolutely everyone. She would have so much love for someone before even meeting them. She would never judge a person, I don’t even think she could judge someone if she tried. I just kept thinking about how pure and selfless and what an amazing person she was. I am so thankful for examples like this in my life to look up to and strive to be like. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">All in all, India was AMAZING. The best experience in my life. I have learned so many things about myself and other people. I am so much more grateful for the things I have, and the life I live. We are so lucky and so blessed to live in America. Never take our freedom and our advanced society for granted. Find Joy in the little things in life. Branch out to other people, because everyone is human and everyone is a son or daughter of our Heavenly Father. Thank you for whoever has read my blog and kept up with my adventures. It has been something that I will never ever forget, and I feel so blessed to have gotten the opportunity to experience it all.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><!--EndFragment-->Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-87291530923247200872011-07-07T10:50:00.000-07:002011-07-07T10:50:08.538-07:00My heart is full of India<div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">When I look back at my India trip, today is one that will definitely stick out in my mind. Today was an AMAZING day. One of those days that will never leave me. We went to the colony to help the leprosy afflicted people receive some medical attention. My job today was washing and cleaning the ulcers that these people have. A little about the disease- it’s a bacteria or an infection that causes permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes. Basically it kills the nerves so they can’t feel certain parts of their body. So when they are sitting for long periods of times, unlike you and I, they don’t feel the same thing we feel. Our body tells us to get up or move when or legs fall asleep or pain and numbness kicks in. For them, the reason they have all of these ulcers, their body doesn’t tell them when to move. So when they sit long periods of time cross-legged or something, the skin by their ankles starts deteriorating and forms an ulcer. There is a lot more to the disease and I don’t know a ton about it but that is why they have all these huge open wounds. Anyways, it was my job today to wash the ulcers and scrub them. It can be a really hard job, because I can see how sore it looks- but most of them can’t feel it. However, there was one woman who pointed to her sore and by her facial expressions I could tell she was in pain. It really gets to me when these people are suffering so much. It’s almost to the point where I don’t even want to ask about their life stories. Almost every person I talked to had one of their close family members pass away. One lady today was sitting in front of me as I cleaned her ulcers. I asked her if she is married, and she said her husband died. Then she said she has one kid. I asked her how old, and she did these hand motions and I finally figured out that her daughter died. Another little girl, Trisha, from the school was with us at the colony. Her grandma is very sick and probably in her last days, so she came to see her. I asked her how many brothers and sisters she had. She told me one older brother and one little sister. I asked her how old her sister was, and she told me she died. I said I’m sorry and asked how old her brother was, hoping to change the subject. Trisha told me he died too. For this little girl to have to go through so much loss and heartache just blows my mind. There were so many moments today when I felt the spirit so strong and wanted to just tell all these people how much our Heavenly Father loves them. One of the most amazing thing about these people is their faith. No matter who they believe is the greatest power, none of them stop believing. No matter what disease they have, what loss and pain they have to go through, they always keep that constant faith. Being in the colonies with these people, I have seen so many prayers being said. These people are not afraid to just start praying and thanking the Lord. One man slowly walked by my station with his cane in hand, and he was saying something in Tamul. He stopped and looked at me and said in English, God bless you. Right there was one of those moments. One of those moments that makes me stop and realize how much God loves every single one of His children. He gives us each different trials and obstacles pertaining to what we can handle. He gives us each our own personal problems in our lives, knowing that we have the strength to overcome them. He would never give us something too hard to handle. Each trial we go through is specifically given to us because He knows we have the capacity to gain strength from it. Like these people with Leprosy, never lose faith and hope. Don’t be afraid to share the things you believe. Life is too precious to not share the things you are blessed with.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">In between washing two peoples feet, I ventured off into the next little room from where we were working. There was this man who was painting this beautiful picture. I sat next to him, and watched as his disfigured hands held this paintbrush. He slowly dipped his paintbrush, and carefully touched it to the paper. He had immense concentration while he tried to perfectly continue the beauty of this painting. I told him it was beautiful. I found out that his wife died, and he has 2 sons who are now married with kids, but he doesn’t get to see them very often. He already has so little, and his family is almost nonexistent. I sat there and watched him finish his painting, adding the last white dots. I was amazed. Not only is it hard enough for him to hold a paintbrush, but for him to put together this precise painting was unbelievable. Can ya’ll guess what happened next in the story? Yep. I bought it. I mean how could I not right? The money for this art program they have going here helps pay for the art supplies, as well as gives money to the artist and the colony. To see how happy and accomplished he felt when I handed him the money for the painting he just finished was amazing. That is definitely something that I will cherish forever.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">As we finished washing feet, I could just feel how thankful these people were. They kissed my hands and had the most sincere heart melting smiles on their faces. I can’t even describe the love that I have for all of them. I think its kind of a cool thing to do- wash their feet. I know our Savior washed His disciples feet. I thought about this today, and what this act truly meant. I know that I am simply medically helping these people who have these ulcers, but it hit me when I was washing one lady’s feet today. They have to wait and soak their feet, waiting to be oiled. It sometimes takes a little bit of time to wait for the oil, and the people usually get really antsy. This woman was sitting at my station, with her raw feet soaking in the water, wanting to go to the next chair. I told her she had to wait, and I figured while we were waiting I would wash her shins and massage her calves. I know she can’t feel when I am washing her sores, but she definitely could feel her legs. I kept eye contact with her, to make sure I wasn’t; hurting her or anything, and she smiled and sat back in her chair. She said “super” and gave me a thumbs up. She was relaxed. It hit me right there, the literal act of washing another’s feet. With the right attitude, it’s a service of humility. Our Teacher and Savior, washed His disciples feet, an act which is usually done by the lowliest of people. He taught that if He were to wash their feet, they must wash others feet as well. He teaches that we are all of the same equality, and we all must serve each other. Because our Savior died for us, we were able to be cleansed from our sins. However, we are all of the natural human, and we may “dirty our feet” while living in this world. Washing of the feet is an amazing literally and spiritual way to cleanse ourselves as well as the people around us. I just think it is so cool that Jesus Christ was able to sit and wash peoples feet. I think it is so important to serve others. It is such a humbling experience to wash the Leprosy afflicted peoples feet. To be able to get down below them, and do something for them, while they just sit a minute and be able to be served. I just love it.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We said our goodbyes, cleaned up, and went back to the school! We surprised the kids with a water balloon fight at playtime! SO much fun. We had buckets and buckets of water balloons, and the second we unleashed the beasts, the balloons were gone. Of course it turned into grabbing the buckets and any bottles and filling them up and soaking everyone and everything in sight. It was so much fun. I felt like I was 10 years old again. Running around with these kids throwing water at them. They were all so happy and excited. They would dump water on me and laugh and run away. Hearing these kids laugh and play is the best thing in the world. After a long time of water fights, we were all by the music as some of the kids just started bustin out these moves. Most adorable thing I have ever seen. Some of these kids have such a passion for dancing- ahh I love it. I just wish you all could see everything I saw today. It was a magical day.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-73581861490129241732011-07-06T09:52:00.000-07:002011-07-06T09:52:34.620-07:00Chalk.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Education! Something that should never be taken for granted. These little kids will be SO much better off in India now that they are getting an education and learning English. It's crazy to think that pretty much all of them already have a better education than their parents, and they are still in Elementary school. The parents with Leprosy were unable to obtain an education because of their disease. I am just so glad that this school takes these kids out of that scene and gives them such an amazing opportunity. They are off the streets, away from begging, and able to set goals and figure a way to accomplish them. I am so happy for these kids and thankful that they were born to this family. I have so much respect for each of them. This past Saturday, when we were in Delhi, it was parents day! We sent off our vans to go and pick up their parents and bring them to the school. The kids got to spend most of the day with their parents, show them what they've been doing, and just play. Just be normal little boys and girls. I wish I was able to see them interact with them. It is just such a sacrifice for both the parents and the children. The parents love their kids so much and to some of them- that is all they have. Their kids are the only thing in the world who doesn't look at them differently, and loves them unconditionally. Their kids are what helps them do the things they are unable to do on their own. Sending them off can't be easy for them. At playtime yesterday I asked Ruthish to show me all of his good friends. We walked around and he pointed them out to me, introducing me to most of them. He was telling me about his good friend- David I think. The kids get to go home for a month in April, and Davids dad came to get him. Ruthish told me that David and his dad got in a motorcycling accident on his was home, and his dad hurt his leg really bad. So David, who is 9, had to take care of his dad for 3 months. He didn't come back to school until this past Saturday, on parents day. Its just so different here and the responsibility these kids have. These kids all eat their meals, then immediately go wash their own dish. They rotate kids who are in charge of laundry, mopping the floors, cleaning up trash, hauling mangoes, and so many more things that you just wouldn't the average American kid doing. It is just crazy to me to step out of the world that I have known my entire life, and live a whole different one for 3 weeks. It is such an awesome thing to step pout of my comfort zone and do things that I would never usually do. I want to continue, even when I'm home, to push myself out of my comfort zone. I think that is when you realize the most about yourself.<br />
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So I leave this Saturday night! Crazy. Time here has gone by so fast, yet I feel like I have been here for forever. It's true- the days feel like weeks but the weeks feel like days. I am going to be so sad to leave all of these kids and the relationships that I have built with them. Its so amazing how from the moment we showed up, these kids loved us. They had no idea who we were as people, our flaws, our weaknesses- they didn't care. They loved us. They have taught me so much about loving everyone. Life is too short to not be open and to be closed off. I have learned more than I can even express from these kids, and I hope whoever reads these will have learned a little bit from them too.<br />
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I don't know if anyone is interested, but Rising Star Outreach has a program where you can sponsor a kid. It's actually a really awesome thing. You are assigned a child who needs a sponsor (or you can pick your own) and you donate 30 dollars a month under their name. You can write them letters, send pictures, and have a little pen pal in India. Your money goes towards paying for their schooling here at Rising Star, as well as a college fund for after they graduate. These kids are getting such an amazing education, and some of them, who don't have the money, will end up going back home to the colony once they leave this school. The fund that they build up will help them go to school, get a job, get a place to stay, and hopefully help out their parents as well. I think it's such a cool thing and so worth the money. I know all of the kids love it. They all know their sponsors names and if you ask them who is their sponsor they will tell you and sometimes go grab pictures and letters from their bag to show you. I'm not here to promote or anything but if anyone is interested let me know or just look at the Rising Star Outreach website. If I had the money, I would sponsor every single one of these kids.<br />
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Play time with the kids we played with chalk! It's amazing to me how the simple things intrigue these kids so much. How chalk, and bikes, and a ball get these kids so excited and entertained for hours. They don't need any play stations and gameboys to keep them busy. Life is so simple out here. I love it. I'm excited to simplify. So sad at playtime today.. Ruthish asked when do I go back to America.. I told him this Saturday, and he looked down and got all quiet. He looked at me and said he is going to be sad and he's going to miss me. Oh man, it was so hard to hold back the tears. He told me he would write me and I promised I would write him too. I just hate seeing any of these kids hurt. Breaks my heart. Leaving them is going to be so hard.<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Being out here, one of the most important things that I have learned and that I want to take back with me is simplicity. These people live such simple lives, and I think it is a good thing to be able to notice that and change parts of my life. Being able to come out here for 3 weeks is awesome because I am able to take a step back from my life and evaluate the things I do and don't do. Figure out what I want to fix. I think one of the main things I have noticed is to simplify. I want to live a more simple, stress-free life. Being out here has made me question why I ever stress or worry about anything. It's life. I just want to be able to live my life happy and stress-free. I am so grateful for this opportunity and this life changing experience. I LOVE India.</div><div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our attitude about things is what makes us who we are. This woman, who has no legs, could easily be mad at the world and upset with the life she has. But she is not. She is happy and strong and independent. There was a little bump to get out of the door and I saw her struggling to get over it. I asked her if she needed help and she said no and that she would do it on her own. I think it is important to ask for help when you need it and not be too independent- give others an opportunity to serve and to grow from serving you. But i thought it was so cool that this lady was so independent and so self-sufficient. She was able to get around places, and do things on her own. That 10% was that life was going to be hard. That she was given this disease that might tear apart her family, keep her sick, make it hard for her to get a job, get around, and just live a normal life. Yet that 90% that she had control over was up to her how she would live. She decided to react in a positive way and live her life the best she can. Of course she is going to get frustrated and upset. We are all human, we are all of the natural man. We are allowed to be mad and upset and sad. We are allowed to make mistakes and do things we aren't supposed to. Its okay to not be perfect. But I think it is important for everyone to be reminded every now and then that it doesn't matter the situation we are in, we control the outcome and we control our attitude. After taking pulse and such, I moved to the bandaging station. I was in charge of wrapping up the ulcers after they have been cleaning and oiled. The process of our medical clinic is we take their blood pressure and if needed we take the blood glucose level, and then they go see doctor susan. She is amazing. She is the doctor we have for all of the colonies, and every conversation you have with her she always has some sort of insight, almost always about God. After they see her, they go to the station where we unwrap the bandaged and take pictures to document any progress. Then they move down the chairs to the cleaning station to clean out their open sores. After they soak for a little, they go to the oil station. We put on this certain kind of oil mainly because it has a very bitter taste so the flies aren't as attracted to it. Because it is rotting flesh, the flies are always surrounding their ulcers. After they are oiled up, they come to the last station, where the skin around the ulcers (that they cant feel) is cut off. They get rid of this dead skin that the nerves have been damaged. It is the most gruesome thing I've ever experienced. I sit and watch that, helping with the ointment if needed. Then she puts the medicine on it, and I wrap with the gauze. Its important to wrap them and keep it tight because this is what they have on until the next time we go and see them. We almost have 50 colonies that we visit, so some have to wait a while until they receive help. The job I had today was by far the hardest. I sat and watched the nurse cut their ulcers until they bleed. she would pick at them, cut around them cut in them. Basically just cutting this raw flesh. Almost all the time they cant feel it because the disease killed those nerves, but there were a few I dealt with that definitely could feel. They would be in pain and by their face I could tell. I just wish I could make it all go away. This must be how our Heavenly Father above feels sometimes. Watching us in pain, and knowing it is just something we have to go through. Taking the easy way out in this world doesn't work and it doesn't benefit you. We need to accept our challenges and live every day to its fullest. After the clinic we drove to the catholic hospital a little ways down the street. It was soooo nice. It was just so clean and holy. It was right next to the convent so we went in and talked to a couple nuns, who gave everyone cake. The hospital was just in such good condition, and didnt feel like India at all. Im surprised though because it was empty. They had all these beds and no patients. I know if I was sick thats where I'd go- not that insane hospital I went to the other day. Literally night and day comparison. We also got to see some emus! Apparently if you have emus here- you are well off. They were the creepiest animals. Like huge birds, almost like an ostrich. When we got home it was time for play time with the kids! I feel like I havent seen them in forever so I was so excited! Exceppppppt I walk over to the park area, waiting for the little love of my life to run up and jump on me, then grab my hand to go play. I looked all over, no signs of Khartick. I was so sad because I had missed him so much and all I wanted to do was play with him! At the end of play time, he comes walking in to the park area. He sees me, and with a big smile on his face he runs up. I find out that he got in trouble so he had to run laps around the track all play time! When they get an X either in school or from their house mothers, they have to run for an hour! Well they run a lap, walk a lap; but still. He's 5! I seriously felt so sad. I'm sure thats how my mom felt when I got in trouble and had to suffer any consequences. It just broke my heart. I made him promise to do his schoolwork and not get any more X's because I missed him at play time. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The coolest thing I realized today is that we are all human, and there are certain things in the human race that never ever change. The biggest thing that I have been thinking about today is the simple smile. No matter where you go, what language you speak, what religion or race you are- a smile always means the same thing. It always relates to happiness. A smile is the most positive thing anyone can do anywhere in the entire world. It is so cool to me that even though I cannot understand these people and they cant understand me, I know when I smile or when they smile, we mean the same thing. For fun I just grabbed the definition of smile from the dictionary. It says, <b><i>Smile: </i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 3px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 3px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://ardictionary.com/To/4489" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>To</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Express/6835" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>express</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Amusement/5426" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>amusement,</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Pleasure/7500" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>pleasure,</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Moderate/5931" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>moderate</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Joy/911" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>joy,</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Or/1924" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>or</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Love/4950" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>love</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/And/5818" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>and</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Kindness/619" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>kindness,</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/By/9543" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>by</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/The/2611" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>the</i></b></a><b><i> features </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Of/869" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>of</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/The/2611" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>the</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Face/53" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>face;</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/To/4489" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>to</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Laugh/1350" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>laugh</i></b></a><b><i> </i></b><a href="http://ardictionary.com/Silently/7613" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>silently.</i></b></a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 3px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 3px; border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I loved this just because it is so simple and so consistent. I love that when I don't understand what someone is trying to tell me, I can smile and things are okay. I love that when I am walking down the street I can smile at someone and they will smile in return, knowing it was a positive gesture. I love the smile on these peoples faces after I wrap them up, or send them to the next station. I love the smile on the kids faces when I tell them good job on reading, or that they are beautiful or handsome. The smile is one of the greatest parts of the human being. It is one thing that is the exact same no matter where you are. Smile often, it truly is a beautiful thing.</span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">ONE DOWN! 7 wonders of the world- I can check the Taj Mahal off of that list. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Okkkkkayyyy. Soooo what a weekend! I'm sorry for anyone who had been reading my blog regularly and I haven't posted anything the past couple days. I am alive! We have been in Delhi the past couple days and we didn't have internet so I couldn't post any blogs. But I did write one each day and saved it on word so I will just post them! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Friday July 1st</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">What a crazy day in India! We left for the airport at 3:00am this morning! So last night I didn’t go to bed at all, drove 2 hours to Chennai, and then got on a 3 hour flight to Delhi. Long day. Then we took Rickshaws on a ride around Old Delhi. This part of the trip, I cant even put into words. It was all you would expect of India, times a million.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This man took us around on this bicycle thing around the town and through the city. We went through the alleyways where there were tons of shops, food, and people. It was absolutely insane. There were more people than I would have ever imagined there could be. We stopped and got off and went to the spices road, where my nostrils took an adventure that they have never experienced before. The smells were indescribable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We walked down the streets and people stared like we were some kind of aliens. I swear having blonde hair here is like having blue skin in the U.S. We had a man escorting us and taking us around the little town and up to the roof of this building where we could see a 360 view of Delhi. Imagine slumdog millionaire and aladin. And that doesn’t even do it justice. It was so so cool. I was so overwhelmed but loving every second of it. We took the rickshaws back to the bus, and then we went to an Indian restaurant. I had tikka chicken masala and garlic naan. Yuuuum. I wasn’t a huge fan of Indian food before I came here- actually lets be real, it discusted me. But I actually enjoy it now! Some things are still a little sketch to me but I enjoy all the veggies and sauces and rice. Naan is so tasty. After lunch, we took a 6 hour bus ride to Agra. The bus ride was long and rough, but the Indian scene is something that always amazes me. I will never get used to it. Just watching the people on the streets is a surreal feeling. I felt like I was in a movie all day today. So we arrived in Agra, at the Jaypee Palace. WOW. That’s all I have to say. This hotel is unreal. 5 star hotel- should be 6. It is amazing! We walk in and they give us this green juice/tea thing and an Indian flower necklace, kind of like a leigh. We discussed with our travel guy what we will be doing tomorrow and they let us go to our rooms. My friends and I explored this hotel and it is gorgeous. I’m obsessed.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I don’t have too much insight about today besides it being so much fun. The crazy thing about here though, is yesterday I was living in the middle of a mango grove, peeing in a hole and taking a shower out of a bucket. I was helping move bricks to build a bathroom, holding a snake, and playing soccer with little kids. Right now I am sitting on a comfy bed in a 5 star hotel where the people treat us like gold. I feel like in India, you are either living a glamorous rich life, or you are in poverty, living in the slums. I feel a little spoiled now after seeing how these other people live. Being in a Leprosy colony and then the Jaypee Palace is definitely night and day. Don’t get me wrong, I am loving every second of this and soaking up a real shower and toilet, but its just weird how society and money works.</div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Saturday July 2nd</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Holy smokes. Thats all I have to say about today. Holy smokes. If I could plan out my dream day in India- today would be it. It was unreal. Seriously it felt like a dream. Maybe it was a dream. It was unbelievable. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">First, we woke up really early for the Taj mahal! We left at 5:30am- supposedly that’s the best time to see it as the sun rises. We drove a few minutes and then had to take an electric bus up to the taj- where I saw the most amazing thing I have ever seen. This thing is breathtaking. It is beyond gorgeous. This huge white palace built with the most beautiful marble in the world. I honestly felt like I was in a movie. It looked fake- like someone photo shopped it right in front f my face. I couldn’t believe that I was actually seeing this. The Taj Mahal people! Can you say... one of the seven wonders of the world? Absolutely unreal. We had a tour guide with us who explained everything as we saw it and the history behind things. The Taj Mahal was built for one woman. The emperors wife, who died. He had multiple wives, but he loved this one the most. She died and he built this as a tomb for her. She is buried right in the very center of this symmetrical building. Him right beside her. He told us how the emperor wanted to build a black Taj across the river but his brother wouldn’t let him, and put him in jail. I just couldn’t believe that this whole thing was for this one woman. What a lucky lady. All I know is I have high expectations of my husband when I die. Itd be cool to enjoy a palace like this during my lifetime, but if I have to wait to see my tomb while I’m in heaven that’s fine too. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">we were sitting on the stairs, waiting to go when this woman came up to me and wanted a picture. Being blonde and white in India you kind of get used to this. But she sat by us and we tried to have a converstaion and unerstand eachother but didnt really work. I told her that she had beautiful bracelts and she all of a sudden starts taking them off. SHe grabs my hand and starts shoving this tiny bangle on. There is absolutely no way this thing will come off. It is beautiful but oh man. There were like 4 people trying to help squeeze my hand together and push thing thing on. I felt so fat. I told her I didnt need it but she insisted, and its rude when you dont accept things form people here. It was so painful. But sometimes beauty hurts right? It was such a cool experience though to be here and to have this random stranger want to give me this gold bracelet. She was so kind and giving. What an amazing woman. Anyways, after the Taj, we went back to our 5 star hotel, and had a 7 star breakfast. No but for real, this breakfast was amazing. You know the movie the little princess? It was like that- when they had the buffet and all the amazing assortments of Indian food. I felt like a little princess. After breakfast- we went swimming in the pool! I know I know- I’m supposed to just be doing humanitarian work. But you need a little bit of play time right? After our swimming time, we went to the Agra fort. This is where the man who built the Taj Mahal was in prison. It was such a cool building. Super old and historical. The architect here is to die for. It all looks seriously so cool and I am just amazed by all the little details- all hand carved into the marble or stone. I have never seen anything like it. We then went and did a little bit of shopping! They have some pretty cool jelwerys and silks. The outfits these people wear are so beautiful and unique. We went to this marble store, where the people who own it are all family. They don’t share their secrets about how to do the specific work with anyone, not even the girls of the family. Only the boys, because they wont be marrying out of the family name and they will always be successful and running. These pieces were gorgeous though. They hand carve into these marbles and then carve the jewels and stones to put in it. It is such a long process but the end product is exquisite. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Besides all the amazing things I saw and did today, my next favorite thing happened at the market. Erica and I walked around the shops for a little, but there wasnt a whole lot we liked- and she was hungry so we went to get this chicken role thing on the street. Its a little risky to try street food here, considering our immune systems arent as great as theirs and things that dont even phase them will probably make us sick. But we went over to this happenin food vender who made her this meal. They had American music blasting and as we stood in line I couldnt help but dance a little. My body just loves music. I was dancing and singing and basically gettin my groove on :) The people didn't know how to handle this. Literally, there was a huge crowd gathered around Erica and I. We were singing and dancing and getting some of the boys so dance too. We grabbed one of the little boys hands and were doing a swing dance type of thing and they all were screaming and going nuts. They loved it. I felt like a celebrity. People were taking pictures of us, wanting pictures with us, circled around us. Our driver was with us, and after when we had to leave he was telling us how abnormal that is in India. He said there are dance clubs where people go to, or weddings where they dance at- but you never see people just dancing on the street. He was just laughing at us for starting this party on the street. After dinner a kid in our group wanted to go get a sitar (an indian guitar) so him and his sister, and me and my friend went with them in a separate car from our group. The man who took us is good friends with our tour guide, and has been working with Rising Star for years now. We went to this hole in the wall place- but as we walked in it was so so cool. There were all kinds of things to buy. But we went back where this man gave us our own little<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>concert of the Indian music on the sitar and the drums. It was so rad. It was just so chill and so Indian. I loved it. Then our driver asked if we wanted to see the Taj Mahal at night- umm duh. Why would we not want to? So we went down to the river- where you have to have this special access to enter. He was legit. The Taj Mahal was beautiful at night. The moonlight shines on it- making it glisten even in the dark. Then we talked to a few people outside of the Hindu temple that was right there. We talked for a little, and then one went and found someone to open this temple. We got a tour of this temple, and they told us all about what they believe and how they worship. It was so interesting to hear about. I think the Hindu religion is a pretty respectful one. They have good concepts and ideas and I appreciate it. It was cool to get that experience in India. Like that doesn’t happen- a personal tour with a local Indian- without our big group. It was so awesome. When we got back to the hotel, we went to the night club at the hotel with a bunch of girls from our program. There was probably only 5 other people in their besides us but it was so much fun! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Today was so cool. I just cant believe all of that actually happened to me. I got to see all of this, experience all of this, all in just one day. It is just so cool to see the differences between cities. The city Chennai is completely different Agrah. It is so awesome and I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to even be doing this.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Long long day. We woke up, had our amazing breakfast at the Jaypee Palace. Then we left for the airport! We may or may not have stopped on our way to ride elephants! Not a big deal. I mean, its India right? We rode elephants and camels. I love this place. It was sweet. We had to drive 6 hours to the airport then take a 3 hour flight back and then drive 2 more hours to the school. I have traveled so much in the last few days I dont even know what to do with myself. Well I do, sleep maybe. Sorry these are all coming at you at once, I dont blame you if you just looked at the pictures and didn't read- thats probably what I would have done. I just feel so blessed to be here and to be doing the things that I am doing. Its such a wonderful experience. Sometimes its hard for me though because I feel like yes I am helping these people in need, and experiencing this part of India with them- but all I do is hop on a plane and go back to my other lifestyle. It's just a weird concept that I am here doing this one week, and then the next I am living in the U.S. with things that these people could only dream of. I cant help but think of Ruthish, and how he told me all he wants to do is watch an airplane land. And here I am, hoping on an airplane friday and sunday, taking a weekend trip to the Taj Mahal. He asked me if I have to wear a helmet on the plane. This little boy is about the age of my little brother. Mitchell has seen more airplane time in his life than probably all of the people in Chennai, put together. It's just mind boggling to me how we are all equal, and we are all children of God here on earth to find our purpose- yet we are living completely different lives. It makes me wonder why was I born into this lifestyle. Why wasn't I born into one of these huts in a family who has no electricity and only has a few things to their name. Maybe its because I couldn't handle it? Maybe they couldn't handle my lifestyle? All I know is the Lord has a plan. He knows us individually and knows what is best for us. We each have a reason to be here and to be doing what we are doing it. I have learned from these kids to have faith and just be grateful for the things I have.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><!--EndFragment--> </div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-25072290085738742332011-06-30T10:28:00.000-07:002011-06-30T10:28:09.957-07:00art, snakes, and uno.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Vannacum. :) (Hello in Tamul)! Well I first have to tell you- last night was probably the worst night of my life. Worst sleep I think I have ever gotten. The air conditioning isn't working here! So we had to sleep in a stuffy room near 100 degrees, with humidity. I was half asleep kind of in a daze- way out of it.. and I told my roommates I felt like I was sleeping in Satan's butt hole. I'm sorry if that is offensive to some of you or too vulgure, but in my defense I probably had heat exhaustion and was sleep talking. Please don't judge me. Annnnnnyways- we all woke up grumpy. Well I did. And you can hardly clal it waking up if you never truly went to sleep. I can handle heat, but nottt when I am sleeping. I just laid there trying not to move and trying not to think about hot and sticky I was. Miserable.<br />
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After a rough night, my group was off to construction! We were off to carry some more bricks and cinder blocks! They really put us to work out here, I love it. It feels good to accomplish something and be able to help these people out. Oh and we saw a snake!!! Even more cool, I held the snake! We were carrying bricks when a lady in the hut beside us started yelling for us to come see. We went over, and this man- who is a snake charmer- had this snake his his hands. He would blow in its face and mouth to disorient is, so that it wasnt dangerous. Apparently this man catches the vipers and cobras and extracts it's venom, and then drinks it, to boost his immunity. I guess he has been bitten a bunch of times and it doesn't affect him at all. It was the weirdest thing! But he was holding it and asked fi any of us wanted to hold it. I am usually pretty chicken when it comes to these things, and for some reason I felt brave and grabbed it. I'm not sure why I don't feel brave with the tamed snakes in America, who are not poisonous and will not bite. All of a sudden I'm in India, with a wild snake that a snake charmer found and I cant understand a word he is saying but he is handing me the snake, and I take it. Does that make sense to anyone else? I'm confused- but I felt confident so I held it. The second I had it in my hands though I freaked out and realized what was actually going on, and gave it right back.. and ran away. Soo maybe I am a little chicken. Whatever.<br />
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After we finished moving all these blocks, we went to the Bindu School of Art. It is this art school in the Leprosy colony, that these people who are infected with this disease come and express themselves. Most of them have deformed hands, yet the paintings they are able to create are beautiful. It was so cool to look through all of these paintings, and then see their faces as you compliment them. I bought a couple of the paintings, and met the artist. She couldn't stop smiling and just watched as I wrote my name and where I am from on the receipt. She was so happy to see that I enjoyed her work. It is so cool to me that these people are able to find that thing that makes them happy. They are able to find that thing to express themselves and put their feelings on paper, for others to share. India tries to limit them because they have Leprosy, but they do not limit themselves. We saw the barber shop that the man cuts hair in, and walked by people making jewelry and baskets. It's cool to see how everyone is still unique- yet all one. They are all of the same people, going through a lot of the same things, but they all found what they love and they do it. I wish people would be more like this in the states. I think it is important to love what you do, and do what you love. Even if you wont become a billionaire or be famous- if you love it and you're happy.. thats all that matters. I also loves how proud these artists were. I think being prideful is not a good thing, but I think it is very important to be proud of what you do and proud of who you are. These people who have been cast out because of a bacteria that they caught, have accomplished something to make them proud of themselves.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The Indian culture is beautiful in the way they show their love for their families. When I walk through the villages, the moms and dads just want me to take pictures of their children. Then they look at the picture with the biggest smiles on their faces. It's just cool to me how the simple things mean so much. Like all day we hauled bricks so that these people could build bathrooms. It is funny how a bathroom is a luxury here. It's not even a toilet, we are just building squaters! After getting back, we had talent classes with the kids and I was able to play soccer with them! They love it and play with so much passion. It makes me smile to see the love of the game in these kids eyes. After dinner was family time, We played uno together! And then we brought a Ukulele over and played and sang and danced with the kids. Funnest thing ever. We sang "You are my Sunshine" but substituted sunshine for each of their names. When we would get to their name they would smile and look around at all the other kids. All these kids want is someone to love them and care for them. Thats really all any of us want right? Love and respect, and to be noticed and feel important. The only difference is we are not living away from our parents months and months at a time. They only go home one month out of the whole year! It is cool that I can be that person in some of these kids lives- for a few weeks at least. I have grown such a bond with them and such a strong love for all of them. They really are my sunshines.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-72571783921565172652011-06-29T10:54:00.000-07:002011-06-29T10:54:21.335-07:00I am not Mother Teresa, I am a Latter Day Saint.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sooo today i spent the entire day at the hospital here in india. All day, in an Indian hospital. Mom and dad- before you book a flight to come find me, it wasnt for me haha We took a few of the leprosy patients with us to the hospital, as well as 3 of the kids. It was definitely a different experience. The hospitals here are CRAZY! seriously, I was in awe. It took us 2 hours to get there, but kim said that this is one of the nicest in India. Lets just say in the U.S., this would have been shut down within a day. So unsanitary. I cant even describe how I felt here. The area around the hospital was pretty nice, well for india. But the second I walked in the doors, I felt like I was going to contract some disease. There were people everywhere. People sleeping on the ground, on the chairs, screaming babies, all kinds of people. And I thought I disliked hospitals at home. Pshhh. They are like a 5 star resort compared to this place. Anyways, Erica and I were assigned to take Challen around to the places in the hospital he needed to go. Challen is a leprosy afflicted man, who is 70 years old. Since there is absolutely no organization in the hospitals here- people already get pushed aside and not looked at. When someone with leprosy comes in, the chances of them being seen is slim to none. So we are in charge of taking them to where they need to go and making sure they are given the treatment you need. White people definitely get the attention needed around here, and surprisingly we are listened to as well. We took him to the eye doctor. I was thinking he was just needing a check-up.. but I was wrong. We went to check his eye sight and then we took him to the other doctor to look at his eyes. I felt like a mom, bringing my child through the hospital. I was worried about him as I sat in the waiting room. This feeling of responsibility is a different feeling for me- considering I've always only had to look after myself. He went to see the other doctor, who examined his eyes. She called me into the room after she was done, and told me he needed surgery. She told me his left eye was so bad, pretty much blind- and his right eye was very poor as well. This man who wears these glasses, is already infected with this leprosy disease- and has to deal with awful eyesight as well. She told me how much the surgery would be, and what he would have to do if he wanted to get it done. I asked her to ask him if he wanted the surgery, and he told her that he does not have the money to pay for it. For caderac surgery, it would cost 3,500 rupees- which is about 70 dollars. For Laser surgery it is about 15,000 rupees. It hit me right there. Me, this little white girl from California, was over here in India with Challen at the hospital, being told that he doesnt have enough money to pay to see. I didnt know how to feel- knowing I have enough money in my backpack right then to pay for the surgery. It makes things I do and have seen so unneeded. I may not be buying souveneirs here- I am honestly thinking about buying his surgery. I am going to talk to the coordinator here and see if I can do that. It makes me appreciate our hospitals and our medical care so much more. It seems silly now when I go to the doctor with a common cold, and drop money on medicine that day. I know thats just how the states are, but it is humbling to see how other cultures work. We are so blessed and so lucky for those things we have.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suta, a little girl here at rising star, 5 years old- and the most adorable little thing ever. A white patch was found on her leg, which is a sign of leprosy. She came with us, so the hospital can start her on medicine and keep the disease from spreading. She was so scared- especially when she had to get a skin biopsy. She cried and cried, but later showed us how brave she was with her bandaged up knee. This just broke my heart- that this little girl had to go through this. She is always so happy and bubbly on the playground, but at the hospital she was timid and scared.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my biggest frustration out here is the language barrier. I seriously get so frustrated that I cant understand him and he cant understand me. I just want to talk to him- pick his brain, and hear his life story. I want to know everything and its so annoying to not be able to. I can get as far as his name, and how many family members he has. It is so hard. Anyways, we went to get his blood drawn. Talk about unsanitary. This place is crazy. There is no way I would ever let one of these people stick a needle in me- in these conditions. But after getting his blood drawn, he insisted that it was time for lunch. We followed him out and sat on the curb. He pulls out this little lunch that he made- some kind of Indian food. He offered like half of his food to me. He was the sweetest man. Then this little girl walks up with her mom, begging for money and food. They walked away, and then the girl came back- Challen gave her a huge portion of his food. I just sat there, amazed at this situation. This man, has been shunned into this colony, can barely see, and he gives away his food to the people around him. This unselfish christ-like love is what makes the world a better place. What I learned today was this- when you have a lot, give a lot. When you don't have a lot, give a lot. Serving others is the most rewarding thing. If there is ever a time in your life when things are hard or dont feel right- go serve someone. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My dad emailed me today reminding me, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"By small and simple things are great things brought to pass". </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ive been really thinking about this today, as I helped these people in the hospital. Sometimes I feel like there are so many people here to help, and so much to do- that I feel like I am not making a difference. I sometimes think about if I hadnt have come, what it would be like. And unfortunately- it probably would be the exact same. I actually know for sure it would be the exact same. But those small things make all the difference. Smiling at people on the street, keeping challen company, Keeping suta not afraid.. it all adds up. Just us helping him in the hospital helps to break the stigma that leprosy is bad and evil and a curse. We are making a difference. The people in the hospital love love love pictures more than anything. I walk around with my camera, and all these people come up making the hand gesture for a picture. I take one, and then show them. It's like a kid in a candy store. I have never seen a person light up so much when seeing a picture of themselves. Although I may not be changing the world- I am making a difference. If I was able to make one persons day a little brighter- then I did my job. I will not single handedly cure leprosy in these colonies- but being there to help and do what I can will help. I encourage whoever is reading this to go out and serve others. It obviously doesn't have to involve a trip to India, but just remember the small and simple things. Whether its smiling at a stranger, holding the door open for someone, or just being there as a friend. I dont think we realize how much other people around us need us. We are human- and we cant do it alone. We need eachother in our lives- so reach out of your box, and do something for someone else</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. None of us are perfect, not even close. I may not change the world, but I can make it a better place. I can make one person a little happier each day. I can make a difference. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am not Mother Teresa, but I am a Latter Day Saint</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have a million bug bites on my arm. erica played connect the dots.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this guy was absurd. he had me going around basically the whole hospital taking pictures of all his friends and all his co workers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">adorable little suta</td></tr>
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</div>Tonight at family time, I obviously was talking to my favorite.. Ruthish. He has pretty dang good English she I talk to him about things and when there are other boys around he helps me translate. I seriously love this little boy. He is THE sweetest thing in the world. I'm not kidding, I have never met a little boy as nice as he is. He has the biggest heart in the world. He cares about everyone. This is the little boy that carries nail polish in his bag for whenever his sister wants them painted. We were talking about life, and how the cultures are different here. He told me how no one here does love marriages here and how his mom will choose a wife for him. He told me how if they kiss in public, even husband and wife, thats bad; and people will throw stones at them. He told me about the ceremonies and what they do for when someone dies and when someone gets married. Then this other younger little boy in my family came and was sitting with us. I would ask him questions, but his English isnt the best. Ruthish would help us. I asked about his family, and he told me about his 4 older sisters. After he left, Ruthish told me that his family is very poor. And that his dad has only one arm so he cant really work. He told me last time on family day, his dad only brought him a biscuit. He told me that his mom gives him a lot of things, so he shares and gives it to this boy. I just love him so much. These kids are amazing. Especially this guy. He is just a giver- a boy asked him to make a bracelet, which takes some time. I was helping him make it tonight for his friend, and he stopped what he was talking about, and looked at me and said thank you auntie carlee. Melts my heart. My other little boy, Maryadoss was talking to me for a little. I asked him if his mom and dad were coming on family day, and he said his mom is. Then he looked down and then up at me, with these unreal beautiful eyes and told me that his dad died. I just wanted to grab him and hold him in my arms. He is only 5! And Ruthish told me when he was 3, his dad died and now its only him and his mom. Oh man- these kids are stronger in some ways than me. The things they deal with in their lives seem impossible to me. I have so much respect for each and every one of them.<br />
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I lost track of time because i was loving talking to these kids so much, and all the other volunteers had left. Its not a very far walk back, but the lights sometimes go on and off. The power here is sketch. But anyways I was walking back, and there were a couple of girls walking to the dining hall. I walked a little bit with them, and they asked if I was scared. They told me they were scared of snakes- so of course I started getting freaked out and hearing things. As we passed the dining hall and her and her friend turned in, I said by and started walking a little quicker. She yells to me,, "Don't be scared. God is with you." What amazing examples to me. I know its something so simple, but the fact that these children have so much faith, and love for our savior, just grows my testimony so much. The simple little statement will always stay with me. Something to never forget- "Don't be scared. God is with you."</div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-64008788174253359712011-06-27T10:34:00.001-07:002011-06-27T10:34:56.372-07:00brick by brick<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Soooo this morning I woke up and went for a run! it was.. hot. and then i skyped the fam! it was so great to see all their faces! I miss seeing a familiar face. It was fun. Then my group was doing construction today. All i gotta say is that i am learning hard work in a serious way. We go into the leprosy colony, and help them with labor work. All day today I was moving cinder blocks and bricks all over the colony. We had to load and unload this truck. Which took forever, and a lot of hard work considering there was a huge pile of bricks. We loaded up the truck, drove it somewhere and unloaded them. We were thinking we were done, ready to sit and have some water. Until the head construction guy told us we had to do the same for another pile. For a split second the thought came into my mind to run and hide somewhere. Buuuuut I didnt. I worked hard. And I sweat in places I didn't know could sweat. I also think there was dirt in every single one of my pores. Not the most pleasant feeling. But there is something pretty cool about manual labor, and working together with a group to get something done. Especially when you are doing that something to help someone else. There was this old man, who just smiled and watched us walk back and forth as we carried these huge blocks. The reason we are bringing all these blocks and bricks to the colony is to build bathrooms. They will not be the same bathrooms that you and I have. But as of right now, they are just going beside their house, or they find a field or something to go in. Instead, we are helping to build bathrooms for each one of the homes. It's hard too because the people who deliver all of the blocks and bricks to the colony drop it off outside of the colony, because they don't want to go inside. They are still treating these people like a different species. It is so sad. But yeah so all day I was able to work with these people, and help work towards making the colony a better, more sanitary place. One of the hardest things I've done. All I got to say is Jen and Coach- I'm lifting some hard core weights out here. I'm thinkin about writing a fitness book or something- called gettin ripped, brick by brick. Best seller? I think so.<br />
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Today I learned to be grateful for hard times. It was a hard hard day, but in those hard times I learn about myself and about others. I am reminded of all the good things I have. Those good things are that much better after. So dirty and sweaty, and then I was able to take a nice shower when I got home. I have taken a bucket shower everyday out here- but this one felt like heaven. Its showering out of a bucket- but I felt like I was in a five star hotel. Being surrounded by hard work makes me appreciate the little things. like a bucket shower. or a cold water. Or the bathrooms we have, so we dont have to build one in our backyard. I tried to not complain today. It felt good. I felt like I was able to work harder, and find the positive in what I was doing. Seeing the gratitude on these peoples faces made it worth it too.<br />
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There is something about these kids and eating mangos that just gets me. They are seriously amazing. I swear they all took modeling classes in the preexistence. Why are they all so dang gorgeous?! I don't understand.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px;">We woke up this morning and drove 2 hours to Chennai. That’s the closest Church. So crazy. I thought our 5 minute drive to church was long compared to the 5 second walk in Utah. I was so amazed and so happy that people would drive this far every Sunday to church. Going to church here in India, was absolutely amazing. I loved it. Sorry if a lot of this is spiritual and religious, but being around these people and getting to know them reminds me of Christ’s love. I feel so close to my Heavenly Father, and being here is such a testimony builder. First of all, our drive was so long! So bumpy and crazy. I don’t really think I will ever get used to the people and the poverty. But anyways, we arrived at our church building. It was a tall normal looking business building, were we walked in and went down kind of to the basement, where there was a big room-aka their chapel. There was a stand up front and chairs, and air conditioning! :) Which is a luxury here in India. It was such a weird feeling to be out in the hustle and bustle and craziness of India, and then walk through this door and all of a sudden its peaceful and calm. No matter where you are in the world, the church and the gospel is the same. The sacrament was passed and the talks that were given were so great. It amazes me how I can see the light of Christ in these people. There is just something special about them. Our Sunday school lesson was so good, taught by this adorable Indian woman. She went in and out of English, switching to Tomul every now and then, so I’m not sure how much I totally understood, but I can promise you the spirit and her love was so strong. Her testimony was beautiful and so simple and pure. Sometimes I think we stress ourselves out with life and our problems. I know life can be hard no matter where you are and how fortunate or unfortunate you are, but why does it have to be like that? Why do we all always notice the negatives and complain about silly things? I know sometimes I complain just because I like to complain and I like to vent. Every now and then it makes me feel better- awful I know haha but really... I think that life might be better if we all kept it simple. Seeing these people who live simple lives, inspire me to focus on the things I love and the things that mean the most to me. Kind of like spring cleaning myself. Getting rid of any unneeded junk.</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">It was so cool to me to sing with these people. I felt so much more united and one of them. I all of a sudden was not a tourist, or a visitor, we were all just sons and daughters of God. We all sang I am a child of God together, and in relief society we sang as sisters in zion. It was beautiful. I loved every second of it. Did I get emotional? Maybe. I mean lets be real.. I’m a Payne. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">Coolest part of the day… we got to be there for a baptism! There was a lady in the ward who has a nephew going to school our there in Chennai. He had been going to church with his aunt every week and noticing the difference in their home rather than the other ones in India. He talked to the missionaries, took the discussions and got baptized today! It was amazing. I honestly felt like I was a missionary today. It was so cool to see this baptism and to see the ceremony and the love that his family and friends had for him. He was so excited and so pure. I loved when his cousin pulled him out of the water, smiles on both of their faces, and gave him a big hug. One of those tender moments. I promise I'm not always a sap. It was just amazing to me to see how much the gospel had touched their lives, as much as it has touched mine. Having the knowledge and blessings that come from this doctrine, and what is to come after this life, makes me so grateful that I have such a strong relationship with my father in heaven. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">Sorry for those who didn’t want to hear all about my religious and spiritual stuff haha I am just on a high from today- it was amazing. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The building in the middle is the new church building being built down the street! the members of the ward are sooooo excited about it! I think it will be so good for this area, especially because they dont have a temple here in India.</td></tr>
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</div></div></div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-77186284513340033382011-06-25T09:25:00.000-07:002011-06-25T09:25:01.355-07:00beauty<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What a wonderful day here in india. We were a little bit of tourists today! We woke up this morning, had some breakfast and hopped into the vans. Took the longggg bumpy drive to the city, where there are some awesome Indian ruins. We walked around there for a little and did some shopping! First of all, have I told ya'll how I stick out like a sore thumb here? Well, today, I realized how much I stick out. Not only do we get so many stares here, but multiple people came up to me asking if they could take a picture of me. Some asked to take one with me, but others just of me. Thats normal right? what have they never seen a blonde before! come on people haha these people here for a kung fu tournament or something asked to take a picture with us and then taught us a fighting move to take in the picture. It was awesome. Anyways, we shopped a little bit in these hole in the wall shops. I thought mexico or the bahamas was bad with people all over you trying to get you to buy things. That was nothing compared to this. Seriously they would not leave you alone- they get all up in your face and wont stop until you buy something. It's almost like the word no doesnt exist in their vocabulary. Sooooo to my lovely fam- you might be getting some extra souvenirs that I was not intending on buying. :) things here are pretty dang cheap though. Its so crazy. But there were some cool things to look at and interesting people. Erica and I went and explored and found this amazing lilly pond. It was sooo exotic. </span></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After we left this town we went to the beach!!! It was beautiful! This was the first time since ive been in India, wehre I have actually felt relaxed. Every where else I feel a little overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by how many people there are, how much garbage there is, how much poverty, and how many people need help- and how little I can do. This feeling of stress finally left for a little. It was so awesome to be at the beach, in the ocean, in INDIA! can you believe that? I'm in India! A few times today it just hit me. Everything here still amazes me. I am still shocked in a lot of the things I am seeing. Its unreal. The beach was nice, we went to Ideal resort. It was cool. Walked down the ocean side seeing the difference in this beach from any other one that I have been to. Very very cool. After the beach, we went to this place to get food. People who have been raved about their food, so I'm thinkin a pretty nicer place. nooooope. not at all. we pull up, garbage evvvverywhere- more flys than i have ever seen in my life, and sweaty indian men cooking the food. I'm normally okay when it comes to germs, but when it has to do with my food- I dont think so. I kind of maybe a little bit freak out. I ate it, and I probably would have loved it if i was in an air conditioned flyless area. But the fact that I can see how my food is being prepared.. a little sketch. The guy serving literally picked up my food and had it between his hands, and he puts it back on my plate. I didnt even touch it. I probably sound like a little bit of a snob, but thats one thing i cant really do haha but on the pluss side, my meal costed me 20 rupees. Which equals less than 50 cents in american money. When have you ever heard about a 40 cent dinner? Impressive huh? </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We came back and had movie night with the kids! It was so much fun. They were all just mezmorized watching this big projection onto the wall. They loved it. They never get to watch TV, so I cant even imagine what a treat this is for them.Things like that people in the U.S. take for granted. no one knows a life without tv and cell phones and internet. I understand that if you are raised like this than you dont know any better, but its just crazy how these people live such a different life. It was adorable to have all the kids just cuddling and wanting to lay on me during the movie. My little girl asked for a back scratch the whole time too. Sounds like something I'd make my mom do :) They just love that human touch and bond and are missing it with not having their parents. Being out on the streets today I realized even more how lucky these kids are to be born into a leprosy family. There were a few kids that came up to me begging or just trying to sell me something. They were trained to say that they were hungry and needed money for their sister. It's hard to see this and know that this is the life they are living. It breaks my heart. Coming back to the school made me realize how little we are in this world. Just because here I am, in India, at this school with a ton of little kids, and we drive a little out of the city and there are tons more people and tons more things to look at and do. But then you hop on a plane and fly back to soooo many other people and jobs and cars and life. It made me think about my life and how I am put here on earth to find my purpose. I may not know what my purpose is right now, but I know that it is my decision to be happy with whatever I am doing. It is up to me to always be humble, and grateful, and loving. Having this enormous cultural shock has made me see the world in a totally different view. I have seen our society in a completely different way, because I've been living in this society. Just never forget to be thankful for all that you have. Express your appreciation, and notice all of your blessings around you. When doing so, you will see the beauty in everything. I have learned to see all of the beauty in India. Obviously there is beauty in much of the land, and in all of the people. But the craziness and poverty can have its beauty as well. Choose to look for the beauty in all things and live that happy positive life that we all deserve.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;"><br />
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</span></div></div></div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-29538778814618238692011-06-24T10:12:00.000-07:002011-06-24T10:12:13.117-07:00Happiness is a choice.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Have I mentioned that I love India yet? Because I'm slightly obsessed. This place is unreal. It is beautiful in its own special way. This morning we woke up early and all went for a walk in the village outside of the school. It looks like I'm walking through a national geographic magazine. But seriously. Its so so cool. The way this little community works and how people live. It is crazy to actually get out of the states and live somewhere like this. To actually be a part of it and live among them. I love it. There was this dad in the village, who wanted his picture taken. So he gathered his family, and stood there holding his sons. Then as soon as I took the picture he would run over with a huge smile on his face to look at the picture. Then he showed his whole family. I could see how proud he was of them and feel his love. It is amazing to me the bonds people have out here. They are so friendly and loving to everyone.<br />
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Each family in the leprosy colony are allowed to send 2 kids to the school (until we get enough room/teachers to expand). It is sad for the children to leave and sad for the parents to send them, but it truly is the best thing for the kids. The best thing that has ever happened to these children would be being born in to a leprosy family. They have this amazing opportunity that most of india will never have. It was hard though to see Theethee's mom in the colony. She is absolutely beautiful. Stunning. And only has one sore on her foot- but still has leprosy. When I was doing medical yesterday, she asked if I knew her daughter. I had actually tutored her daughter in math the day before! Crazy how that works out. I told her that her daughter was beautiful and very smart. She smiled so big, and without even saying any words, I knew she was so proud of her.<br />
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Ruthish, the 9 year old in my little "family" has a little sister that goes to this school. He is so loving and protective of her. When I was talking to him tonight, all of a sudden he grabs my hand and looks at my fingers. He asks if I want paint. Then he runs to his backpack and pulls out a little bottle of nail polish. I sit down and he begins to paint my nails. Again, another one of those tender moments. I asked him where he got it and why he has it. He told me he brought it from home and he uses it to paint his little sisters nails for her. Is that not the sweetest thing you have ever heard. I am about ready to adopt. Him and his little sister, oh and maybe EVERY single one of these children. I love them all so much.<br />
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I got to read with the kids today at school. I helped 5 kids with reading and got to see each of them succeed and struggle. It truly is so hard to see them lose their confidence in themselves. But they are doing so well and growing so much. I see progress in each of them even from the beginning to end of our 20 minute session. After school, there was a party in the concert hall. All it took was balloons. I have never seen such a simple thing entertain anyone so much. I mean balloons! They went nuts. It looked like when I stepped in an ant hole yesterday. Insane. But we had music going and the kids were dancing and smiling and having an amazing time. I loved dancing with them and seeing all of their personalities shine through. It amazes me that all of them are the same but yet SOOO different. One guy was just bustin a move in the middle. I started to think about happiness and what makes someone happy.<br />
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Being here in India, around these people, I have witnessed true happiness. I have witnessed the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. I have seen pure pain and suffering, but yet in the same people, I have seen happiness and joy. Happiness is a choice. It doesn't matter how much we have, or what circumstances we're living in. If you want to be happy- you can be happy. I think that is the most powerful and most simple message in the world. If you want to be happy, do it. And if you don't know what happiness looks like.. keep scrolling down.<br />
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</div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-47752254123304788442011-06-23T12:01:00.000-07:002011-06-23T12:01:57.602-07:00A day full of those moments.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal">Today was honestly the best day of my life. I am not exaggerating either. Literally an absolutely amazing day. One of those days I will remember for the rest of my life. Oh man I cant even put it into words.. But I will try. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Okay so I woke up this morning and went for a run. There is a little track here that the students have to run around during play time if they get an X in school. So I ran around there for a bit this morning- trying to just stay alive in this crazy heat and humidity. After my run, I went to the roof where the dance teacher teaches yoga. Beautiful morning with the sun rising and palm trees around us. Times like that where I still cant believe I am in India. After yoga, I went and took a shower. Well tried. I was so sweaty, so a shower was a must, and I went to the bathroom to take my bucket shower but the girls said the water was not working so I tried to turn it and it poured out for about 20 seconds, if that. I had not even ½ a gallon of water in this bucket, and seriously.. I had to shower. So I used that water like I was in the middle of the desert, stranded for months. I poured a tiny on my head at a time, mixing in a little shampoo and conditioner and soap on my body. Somehow I did it. So proud. Man if I could take those showers at home, I’d save so much time and so much money. Anyways, after my “shower” I went to make a little breakfast and pack a lunch because I was off to go do medical today!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The medical part of Rising Star, brings the medical necessities to the Leprosy patients in the colony. We drove about 45 minutes where little did I know, my life was about to be changed. Driving there, I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew it might be a little gross, a little sad, and basically an emotional roller coaster. We arrived, and I was assigned to be the bandage cutter. I had to cut the bandages off the people with these open sores and find any other ones for us to document. I sat down with my gloves, and my mask, waiting for my first patient. It’s weird because all of a sudden, I turned on a switch. I wasn’t grossed out by any of these sores. I would think that the smell or puss would make me sick, or seeing this raw flesh would make me not want to touch it, but I never once thought twice. To see all the other volunteers the same way was crazy. People were just diving into it, wanting to help in any way that they could. I wanted to just help them and do as much as I could for them. I felt like I couldn’t do enough to help them. I wanted to do so much more, and it was hard to know that not only me, but no one could do much more. This was the hand that they had been dealt, and this is what they have to work with. It was heartbreaking. When I think about things in my life, and just the family I was born into and the life I had pretty much set before I even began living, it gets to me and I don’t get why I am so lucky. These families really have no choice then to live like this. In America, those who are homeless, have the opportunity to get themselves together and search for a job. Here in India, If you have Leprosy, you are cursed and looked down upon. People will not give them jobs, and will not give them any respect. This is why we give their children an education. If their kids were to stay living with them in the colony, they would contract Leprosy and end up living this life like their parents. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Being with the people in this colony, I felt the spirit probably stronger than I have ever felt in my life. This one man who is the barber of the colony, was so smiley and happy. He walked up and says Vannacum, (meaning hello) and sits down with a smile on his face. He slips off his sandals and lifts up his leg. Some of the patients I dealt with had deformed faces, hands, and feet. His face was completely fine, hands pretty much normal, so Im thinking this one wont be too bad. As I am unraveling the bandages, I uncover his sores. On both feet, from a few inches above his ankle and down, zero skin. None. Raw flesh. It was oozing and smelly but I kept unwrapping them, wishing it would all just go away. At that time I lost in and tears just started coming. I tried to not let him see I was crying. I looked up at him and he had the biggest smile on his face. He was so grateful for the service we were giving. Another little lady with glasses will always remain as this happy loving one toothed face in my head. She was so grateful to all of us and she was just so happy for the things she had. I went to talk to her after treating her and she just grabbed my face and started saying something that I didn’t understand. She brought me close to her and smiled and giggled and I could just feel her love. She then started praying and although I couldn’t understand any of it, I new more than anything that the Lord loved this woman. That He loves all of these people. That He would never give this to them as a curse or because He didn’t love them; although we may not understand or know the plan, I know he has one. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Being with these people was honestly an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. The things we complain about or worry about in this life, seem absolutely ridiculous after going to the colony. I have so much love for these people and I am so blessed to be able to meet each and every one of them.<br />
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This is the first colony that Rising star began to help. Since our program has started, this colony can thrive on its own. A lot of them have their own little businesses, where they can do micro loans to help them get started. There is a barber, a carpenter, and so much more. We got the chance to go into the Bindu School of Art, where the leprosy afflicted people sell their paintings. Of course I had to buy a few. Some of the artists were there and the look on their face when I told them i wanted to buy their painting is one that will be engrained in my memory forever.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">After we got back we played soccer with all the other volunteers in the rain! It was so fun! The rain felt amazing in the country that might as well be inside an oven. Later we each split up to teach the kids a different talent so I played some more soccer with them. So much fun. Then we went to the dance class, where the students performed their dance for us. It was amazing. It brought me to tears. These kids learned this interpretive dance, and they were all so passionate about what they were doing. We then had dinner on banana leaves and sunset. Life couldn’t really get much better. I then went to the hostels to tuck in my “family.”</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The entire time I talked to Ruthish. He is amazing. This kid is 9 years old and I have learned so much from him. He speaks Tomul, but he has really good English. When youre with these kids in a group, they are crazy and just want to play and scream and take pictures. But when you are one on one with them, they open up and you learn SOOO much about them as people. Ruthish has one older sister, and one little sister, as well as a mom and dad. His grandma lives in the same colony as his parents and he told me her legs and arms had to be amputated. He told me ‘mom is ok, but she has head pain’ and her dad and grandpa go work so they can feed them vegetables. They paint. He told me when his sister was in the hospital, she was a new born laying on the bed. When a snake bit the side of her face, and now she has a huge black scar and she cant see out of that eye. Then he says ‘I pray for her everyday. And for the doctors to help.’ Sometimes I have to hold myself back from just grabbing him and holding him and telling him things will be okay and that he has a Heavenly Father who loves Him and loves His family. I asked him about the things He wanted to do in this life. He told me the one thing he wants to do, is to watch the airplane land on the road. He says he sees them all flying in the air and he wants to watch one land. What a simple thing- but yet so huge for him. I asked him what he wanted to be when he was older, and he said he wants to be in the Indian military. He said if he ever gets to go to America, that he would open a business. I asked him what kind and he said he would sell shoes or dresses, and then he added “I would give all the money I have to my parents in India. And they would be able to have a business and make money.” He is obviously still a little kid and was able to keep me laughing when he then told me that he would have lots of treasure and be the king of the world. But those tender moments like that is what is amazing in this life. Moments like today.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Today was honestly the most amazing day. The people I got to share it with were so great. I think you never really do things on accident in this life. I think I was meant to come on this session to meet these people. They have touched me in ways that they will never know. I have made so many great friendships while being here. I am just on such a high right now because of this day that I had. I wish all of you could be here with me experiencing it all. I hope you can get a little bit by reading and seeing pictures. </div><br />
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</div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-5549436296601472552011-06-22T10:39:00.000-07:002011-06-22T10:39:16.549-07:00reading and writing and arithmetic.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">What a day here in India! These people are amazing. If you ever feel like you want to do something like this in your life, do it! I highly encourage you to go somewhere foreign, out of your comfort zone. It is the best experience in the world. Today I had the opportunity to teach little kids english. I went into the school and taught them how to pronounce certain words and read story after story. Every 20 minutes we had a new little kid rotated to us to teach them English. Then after lunch we had 40 minute sessions of math. These kids are so great. Some struggle with their english and reading and writing. Others catch on pretty quick. I've noticed that the older ones struggle more than the younger ones. It's because this program started when those kids were a little older, so they missed out on the crucial learning stage of life. It's so sad how education is taken for granted in America. Every child gets that opportunity to go to school in the U.S. But here its a luxury. If you have an education, and you know English, you are extremely more likely to succeed. It's crazy how lucky we are. How from the time we were little tiny kids we were going to school and learning math and english. I never can remember it being hard for me. Hard as in I really struggle, not as in I can't remember a dumb math equation. Speaking of math.... I did not miss those days. Im so glad college doesn't require math. Holy smokes. Doing 2 hours of math today gave me a headache. Forget about the screaming children and the 100 degree weather- Math will do it to ya. Annnnyways teaching and tutoring was fun! The only part that truly broke my heart was when these kids would lose confidence in themselves. I play on the playground and watch these kids smiling and crazy so thats how I know them. But it hurts me inside to watch them go from smiling and confident, to frustrated in themselves. These kids start to believe that they are dumb. "Auntie too hard..." I did my best to build up their confidence and convince them that they can do it. Watching them succeed was so worth it. After they would finish the story, or complete the math problem, they would look up with me with bright wide eyes waiting to see what I'd say. When I smiled and told them good job and how smart they were they had the biggest smile on their face. So proud of themselves. Oh man, that look itself is worth the trip to India</span><br />
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</div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-35139527737521148122011-06-21T10:20:00.000-07:002011-06-21T10:20:23.780-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hello from India!!! :)<br />
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</div><div>Sorry I haven't put more posts on this thing! The past two days we haven't had internet connection but we had a man here on campus come and fix it so it works now! So you are finally hearing from me! Those who thought I had been kidnapped and killed on the streets of India- well youre wrong. I am safe and sound! Soo real quick I'll talk about our little adventure getting here. I flew from salt lake to chicago, and then had a layover in chicago where we exchanged some of our money to rupees. Then boarded on to our 15 hour flight to Delhi! Can I just say, me and my blonde hair stuck out like a sore thumb. That saying doesnt even do it justice. A sore thumb is only one in ten that doesnt belong, I was one in a whole plane ride. Anyways, the flight was, well long. I slept, read my book, read 3 magazines, slept some more, ate, listened to music, slept, and walked around the plane. My friend erica and I talked to this guy for hours. He was the most wise man I have ever met. He knew things about everything and was so peaceful in his natural lifestyle. He studies yoga and meditation. After a long discussion on life and his philosophies, I told him he should write a book! He told me he already has one out. I asked where I could get it and he said barnes and noble, or amazon. I was surprised and told him he was famous. And then later he told me that he has worked with Ellen Degeneres, and been on her show. As well as Doctor Oz. Pretty cool stuff. Anyways I really liked his opinion on positive energy. He talked about being open and not forming an opinion, and to never judge others. Yogi Cameron says that the most important thing in life is to find your purpose and put everything you have into that. </div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay so once we landed in Delhi, we had to run to get our bags, go through custom, and get in line to check in and go through security again! We got to the front of the line, and the lady said we missed out flight! We told her we had to be there so they could pick us up and she said she didnt care. Soooo we set off to find someone who did care. This man helped us get on a plane and finally arrive in Chennai. It was insane! We landed and had to get a taxi to our hotel. These taxis were so rad. The drivers were rad, if you are into near death experiences. Imagine new york taxi drivers on steroids, and then some. The city is crazy- it was like 1:00am and there were tons of people (and cows) everywhere. We got to our hotel, checked in, and passed out. One heck of a day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihaLf-29zStY_P1Fs0LMEoJDCrUzjO1WbAiVCAdfhU-7h7cGlWUvfhp4Tn0YnUeKbzXqLrg1b_gaYVd7x-2RlvedZejVNHp6oCQRuC7SPwPMnURmz641vMOOlvNHILJH87RKfCBS9KEqId/s1600/DSC05406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span>Right after dinner, we go back to the kids hostels and we helped them with their homework, read stories to them, played games, and got to know them. We are all separated into a little family, so it is me and about 6 other volunteers, with about 20-25 kids in our family. I played with this little boy named Ruthish. He is 9 and he can read so well! I helped him with math and then we read a story together, taking turns who reads. Then he did a magic trick on me and I taught him a game. He loved it. Just laughed and laughed. Then he tried to teach me some words in Hindi. I think he was getting a little frustrated with me. He grabbed my hands and started asking me where I got my rings, and I told him from my mom and my friend. He asked me their names and how many siblings I have. He was so interested in my life- I remind you he is 9. Then I asked him about his. He has 2 older siblings, a brother and a sister. His brother goes to a different hostel or school, and his sister sometimes goes to that same one and sometimes stays home. I asked him if he ever saw them and he said not really. Broke my heart. This little boy is away from his mom and dad and siblings, and sees them maybe once a month. The thing is though this is by far the best thing for him. He is out of the leprosy colony, away from begging- learning English and how to read and write. After we put them to bed (onto the rock hard ground) we went back and I took my first bucket shower! So exciting. I also squatted to pee in a hole. Too much information? Well that’s India. Get used to it<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;">.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We havent even made it to the colony yet and i am already having an experience of a lifetime! These kids have already changed my life. Thank you for following! :)</div><br />
</div></div>Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709790330788292880.post-46202726978188232912011-06-17T21:17:00.000-07:002011-06-17T21:17:18.336-07:00Here we go.SOOOOO tomorrow is the big day! I'm actually doing it. I'm going to India. When I heard about this program, (Rising Star Outreach) I looked at it online and sent in my application. Little did I know, I would get a phone call a couple days later telling me that I got in, and that if I agreed, I would be going to India. I thought it might be a good idea to inform my parents of this adventure I just signed up for- on the other side of the world. I called them and told them that I wanted to go to India. I think they thought it was one of my crazy ideas and I'd get over it in a couple days. Welp mom and dad.. here I am. Packed and ready to get on a plane and head over to India. I can't even describe how excited I am. I'm not sure I know exactly what I am getting myself into, but we will find out very soon. If there is anyone reading this.. Thanks! and I promise these will get better. I am so excited to get to know the people of India and help out in any way that I can. I just want to say thank you to all of those who donated to the program. Thank you for helping me have this opportunity to go to India. It truly means so much to me. And I also need to tell my mom and dad (possibly the only people reading this) how much I appreciate everything they do for me. I am so lucky to have parents who encourage me to follow my dreams. Two amazing people who have done so much to make this happen. Getting my visa. Renewing my passport. Taking me to get all my shots and blood drawn (I may or may not have cried). Booking flights. Helping pack. They are the greatest.<br />
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In just a few short hours... I will be dropped off at the Salt Lake City airport, with a suitcase full of food, my camera, my journal, my passport, my laptop, and my pillow. oh and some ambien. Memories are about to be made people.<br />
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Well I don't have much to say yet, except I'm super excited anddddd I can't wait to land. Saturday morning departure 7am and Sunday night arrival 10pm. I'm in for a treat. Thanks for following! An adventure of a lifetime is just one sleep away.Carlee Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468912599239570392noreply@blogger.com8