In My Head at 33,000 Feet
My thoughts at 33,000 feet..
- Finished reading The Hole In Our Gospel by Richard Stearns. Great book which totally rocked me. I’ll share more about the book later.
- We’re flying over Iceland right now. Wish I had my socks on.
- The Office is funny no matter how many times you watch a particular episode.
- Listening to classical music does not help you relax during turbulence like the old lady told me earlier this week.
- I just watched The Curios Case of Benjamin Buttons. I cried. I think it had more to do with being overly exhausted than the love story.
- Airplane food is nasty and should only be eaten when you are close to starving to death and even then I would not recommend the omelet.
- We just flew over Moscow. That’s kind of cool. Makes me feel like James Bond or something.
- I’ve only gotten up to pee twice on this 15 hour flight. For those of you who know me well I know you’re very proud right now.
- I’m confused. We left Chicago around 7:30 p.m. Friday night and we’re arriving in Deli, India at 9:30 p.m on Saturday. It’s only a 15 hour flight so what the heck happens to the other 11 hours. I guess they hang in space until I retrieve them when I fly back.
- I haven’t slept since Thursday night so I should sleep well in Delhi tonight. We wake up early and board a 2-hour flight to Kolkata which, until recently, used to be called Calcutta.
- Thanks again for all of your prayers!!! Don’t forget the banners below which will help us spread the word.
Here’s a short clip of the scary cab ride…
That book The Hole in Our Gospel totally shaken my ground so far, and I haven’t even read half of it.
And your little cab ride video.. boy I can’t believe you are there, you and the other bloggers, I mean, I’ve read about this on different blogs lately, and now you are actually there. If I’m shocked, wonder how you guys feel.
Prayers your way.
I have heard India’s taxies are crazy. I have a friend who spent 6 weeks in India last summer as a summer missionary and the craziest story she had was when her and her teammates (there were 3 of them) had to get on the back of one of those motorcycles to get a ride to their location. She said it was one of the most terrifying things she has ever done because people drive crazy there are she said that they don’t really a specific way of driving over there like we do in America. Of course she was in a smaller town too…
How they managed to get three people on a motorcycle is something beyond me but they lived to tell about it.
I hope you guys are having a blessed time and I can’t wait to hear more reports about the amazing things God is doing and is going to do!
i am fired up for you…glad you are there and safe bro. i’ll be praying that God gives your group favor.
peace out yo.
Blake
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Holy sacred cow! That looked scary. I hoped you packed lots of gum for the trip. Praying for you all.
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Oh, boy! Reading your post makes me wonder how our kids, ages 13, 11, and 8 are going to do on our 23 hour plane trip to Africa in June. We will definately have to read that book, sounds great! Praying for God to renew your bodies and spirits in the midst of your jet lag!
Yeah…Angie made it! With her fear of flying and all I was really worried there would be crazy stories from the gate or runway. Good to hear all of your voices.
Be safe and I cannot wait to hear all of the stories.
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Oh Pete…forgot on the Moscow James Bond thing…totally can imagine jumping from the plane with a snow board attached to the feet, parachuting down and landing on a mountain slope with gunmen chasing….don’t get any crazy ideas or anything…just that Bond is way too cool.
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did blake say, peace out yo!? Ok…where was I…oh yeah…that video was EXCITING….i want more. be safe and prayers are lifting up all of you….but i’ll be honest, i know angie is wigging out so i am saying extra prayers for her.
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The Office is amazing! Season 2 is one of the best… always good to have those episodes on those crazy long plane rides!
Praying for the trip and for all of your safety.
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@Balke, praying for today at CP (or tomorrow not sure what day it is there). I know God is going to speak through you powerfully.
@Katdis, do you know how many times I’ve said “holy cow” already. I’ve got watch it. Don’t want to get beat up!
Word of wisdom…do not eat plane food on domestic flights within India….!
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Awesome video!!! Get some rest. Keep Safe
How amazing. I cant wait to hear more about your trip I love following your blog! truly inspiring… and so the motivation i need throughout the day!
You are so right about the airplane food!
I can’t wait to read more about your trip.
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Praying for all of you Pete. Just glad to know you made it safely. Will be following every step of the way.
Hugs,
Fran
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Airplanes have food? I’ve never taken an international flight, but I’ve heard the omelets taste vaguely like the SkyMall catalog.
Please be safe. Will continue to pray for you and your journey.
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Pete
Your post tonight reminded me of our trip to India in 07
http://jimdrake.blogspot.com/2007/01/flying-over-conflict.html
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Thinking of your family too while you’re gone!
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Oh man.. just watching that video takes me back. Bro–get used to the honking.. it goes on all day and all night! Wow!
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what’s with all the honking?
praying for yall!
Randi
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With all the horn-honking you could just as well be driving through Tel-Aviv….sounds the same
Looks like a fun trip already!
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pete – praying for you guys and for your families at home.
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@Randi, I’m not really sure but they love to do it.
Namastey, Pete. Not sure if I spelled that right.
I had a friend who lived in Delhi for two years. That’s the only word I remember other than some ugly ones.
We’re praying for you guys.
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The video was great – loved seeing India.
Hope you are safe now and will be adjusted to the time change in the next day or so.
Praying.
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Great thoughts! I loved the video and it also reminds me of how much people in other countries like to honk their horns. I think there is a special honking language that Americans don’t understand.
I’m praying for each of you and those you’ll encounter, that you’ll live out the love of Christ to each of them.
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I love Benjamin Button not because of the love story but because of the way “his” life was portrayed and lived out. Especially then end. If you’ve ever had a baby, and loved someone your whole life, and two were ever to meet, it would be such an honor and a tremendous heart ached to take care of them the way she had to. Hope God moves mightily in India.
Lots of people praying for you all and wishing you a powerful week.
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Your scary cab ride reminded me of The Amazing Race. Excited for you guys and praying!
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just finished the book as well. think it should be required reading for all followers of Christ. completely rocked my world in an awesome way. Praying for you all.
I was thinking *the amazing race* as well. You guys should totally sign up and be a team!!
So proud of Angie! I keep up with her blog as well.
Take care,
Amy
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Wow … that video describes your experience better than words ever could.
I love your updates!
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WOW!! How exciting. All the horns make me miss the DR. Sign me up for the next trip!!
Pete,
I am under the impression that Christianity is not necessarily looked upon with favor by the government and people of India. Can you please explain how Compassion is able to operate with impunity there? Thanks.
@Rachel C. it really varies from area to area or state to state. A couple states here in India even have laws against conversion.
However, most seem to be fairly neutral. The areas of Kolkata where we are is only 1% Christian so I don’t think there is even a strong enough presence to cause much trouble.
Pete,
Thanks for clearing that up for me. I have been wondering about this since I recently starting sponsoring 2 boys in India through Compassion. I received my first letters from the boys just a few days ago. I am truely blessed by them (even though the blessing is supposed to be going their way, God is so good!) It is very encouraging and reinforcing to me to be able to read about your group’s first-hand interaction with Compassion. I just wanted to say THANK YOU all sharing this experience with us.
hey pete!!!
remember me? this is mary here… we had dinner together bwith all the other members with you on ur last stay in kolkata… hw u doin? i was sitting with robin if you remember.. well firstly lemme ask you that do you miss chicken kabab which you had ordered?? i guess you loved it!!! well we enjoyed looking at you when you tried the fiery spicy chicken in the end.. wel i hope you din fall sick!!! well your postings are very nice and so does your pictures..its beautiful… well hope to keep in touch and read more from you…well i saw the picture of your family , your kids are very cute… and your wife too..
may you have a blessed and happy life..
with prayers..
mary