Hi- I don't have much time tonight but have been wanting for a while to write about:

The Indian Man I Met on the Plane:

He was middle age and well dressed. He was flying to pick up his mother and bring her to live with him. He asked how we liked India and we said, we loved the people and the amazing old buildings. He said, "India is proof there is a God." I asked about the poverty. He looked down and said, "Many in India have much wealth but do not give. Americans are so fortunate and also have the heart to give." He went on to say that he thought it was because in America, we get the message that we should give and help others in many places--church, family and even our government. In India, they do not have that unifying factor.

Reflecting on his words, it made me realize that the message we get--to help others--was the new testament, Christ's message. Here I see so many temples and shrines and people praying individually in front of them. Even if there is a gathering, they are each quietly praying alone. It's like the new testament vs. the old testament. I was proud to be an American--as you should be too.

(Sorry this was a bit preachy but it was one of those WOW experiences.)