Final prep day before the team jumps on a 24 hour plane ride to Chennai. One of the joys of traveling to India is experiencing the joy of the children. The laugh, sing, play and constantly want to engage you in conversation and play.

Most times their play toys are either a couple of sticks or a game of chase. They do not seem to see the hardships or obstacles they will face. They smile when they have not eaten all day. They sing when they hurt from loosing their closest friend. In some places little girls have no sisters – killed at birth because their families believe girls have no value.

Our mission is to bring life, value and opportunity to the Indian girl child. To be a catalyst that triggers a culture to change from within. Our prayer is the the joy of life seen in these kids from Kalavai will become the norm for all of their lives.

Elle White Photography

(photo by Elle White)

Next week a small group of us will be headed to Tamil Nadu, India. We will be visiting with our field partners in South India.

While in country we will be attempting to post photos and brief updates via Twitter (TheRhemaProject). These posts should also link directly to our Facebook and website (on blog page).

Article first printed in March 2010.