At home across the world

Just thought I would drop in a note from the beaches of Brazil (Or as the locals call it Brasil). I had the good fortune to go to a chruch this past weekend and I was blown away. I was taken aback by the similarities of the atmosphere with my Church in India and the US. The loving (Which the Brazilians definitely do not lack) atmosphere was amazing. I guess the love of Christ feels the same in all languages!!

I also had a new experience ... I am no longer just the Indian. I am now the Indiano from America. Or the Indiano-gringo! It feels funny to be representing two different cultures a task that I am pretty well versed. After all I have only spent 4 years being the resident Indian expert to a ton of Americans! The adulation did not only stop with the nickname but resulted in people jostling for pictures with me ... quite a few pretty ones among them too!

And it's funny ... You enjoy your life

... When you're happy to be alive - "High of 75" by Relient K

This song is so true!

I was talking to a friend of mine who recently made a miraculous recovery from throat cancer and could sense the optimistic change in him. Small pin-pricks did not matter any more and neither the lack of frills in life, he was just happy to be alive! I have been there, and I am still here inspite of the doctors giving me a few years to live (11 years back). So sometimes when I sit and crib about why the world won't give me a million dollars, I remind myself on why I should stop wining and enjoy my life; 'cause Jesus has given me a new life ... literally.