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fruit & nut)
The second trip into India, our team was much smaller. We were directed there as a direct request from God knowing there was danger ahead. He prepared us by dreams and directives for how to pack and when to go. He provided for tickets and protection throughout all our work for Him. We saw the mighty power of God. The following stories tell of our experiences as we endeavored to keep in step with the Master on HIS MISSION project. |
 Cashew
tree Young
Cashew |
  Hindu
drawings symbols for their different gods. These are drawn in the
doorway outside dwellings in the dirt. They use chalk. |
 Typical
head burdens.
Coconut oil is put in the
hair of women. Jasmine
flowers are commonly worn in the hair. It's fragrance is light and
clean. They lovingly decorated our hair with these flowers. |
 God
even provided an upgrade in airplane seating where Dr. Rose could rest her
painful back in a reclining chair and elevate her injured leg on the
return path. The long transatlantic flight lasts 15 hours and the comfort
of this was such a great help. There were also extra juice beverages and
food offered to give the needed nourishment. The lap top hook up available
for power is really nice. This blessing occurred as a gratitude gift from
Cathay Pacific for a passenger who had been treated by Dr. Rose on a
flight out of India in 2002. |
 Gratitude
expressions and showing honor: Shawl, flower garlands, and food
were given on our last night to show appreciation for our bringing gospel
messages to them.
Indian hospitality first offers water, then food, then clothes and finally money. |
| Indian Foods available besides white rice and curry that a vegan vegetarian who does not eat spices (mustard, chili, etc) can eat: |
 Typical
preparation of Chapattis. (Like
Mexican Tortilla)
Garbanzos or chick peas are available. |
 Potatoes
and onions as well as garlic and other vegetables are available for
cooking up a stew or soup. |
 Moonja,
or ice apple from the palm is only available in April and May.
-++-+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Banana, sapote, and mangos, almonds, papaya are available also Mar-May |
| Transportation options: Bicycle board Rickshaw, Auto Rickshaw, Bicycle rickshaw with canopy, taxi, train, bus, etc. |
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 Little
trained monkeys are used to help children beg for money for food. |
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| Indian children are very beautiful. They are taught to respect the adults
and aged. They are very loving and spontaneous. We really enjoyed their
attention to Bible stories. When it came to quiz time these bright
children were quick to answer. The beauty fades rapidly at a young age.
As they age so quickly, I was curious what health problems they encounter besides the open sewers. During the 4 months we did medical clinics and visited through 4 states of India, we watched for ways to help medically. There are many health challenges but one in particular seems to cause the greatest suffering. |
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 Throughout
Andra Pradesh, India, there are ulcer causing and cancer causing irritants used in all of their food. Ninety nine percent of the
complaints in medical clinics were pain of the stomach. Another very
common complaint is nervousness and weakness. There is a heavy use of
mustard which irritates and weakens their nervous systems. Even breakfast cereal is filled with these hot
mustard seeds. Cinnamon is used in curries. There are other items not even called
"spices" by them that
burn like fire. Andra Pradesh is known for the hottest spices and use of
chili. The fiery hot spices seem to leave their stamp on the character also. This
area has been the hardest of the places in the world I have been, because of
extreme temper
flare ups. Of all the places in the world I have been on mission trips,
none compare with the rage encountered here. While people stand in line to
be seen in clinic, they cause nose bleeds in others they think don't
deserve to be in line ahead. Fist fights were observed often. Women are
physically abused often over trivial things. Instant, explosive, hot anger
was experienced several times over things people in other parts of the
world would just smile over. As a doctor, I see the daily diet provides an
explanation to this problem. They are using daily several food elements which
produce irritations of the nervous system.
The Whole System Suffers.--"Through the use of stimulants, the whole system suffers. The nerves are unbalanced, the liver is morbid in its action, the quality and circulation of the blood are affected, and the skin becomes inactive and sallow. The mind, too, is injured. The immediate influence of these stimulants is to excite the brain to undue activity, only to leave it weaker and less capable of exertion. The aftereffect is prostration, not only mental and physical, but
moral. As a result we see nervous men and women, of unsound judgment
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Introduction to India
Then there was a wheat flour bread like object called "bonda"
with coconut, raisins and honey that was deep fried.