Sorry this is so later, limited internet time
Imagine for one moment with me...it is your wedding day, the flowers are everywhere, the tables are adorned in beauty, the decorations of the banqueting area is memorable, all your family and friends are in attendance, the parents have given their blessings, you have said your vows, you have kissed the bride, and as they ready to announce you as Mr. And Mrs. “Smith” the speakers bellow a familiar tune which the theme song to “Star Wars.” Yes, you heard that right, the first moments as a happy couple are rung in by John Williams,' da da da da, daaaa da, da, da, da, da, daaa, da, duh, duh, duh, duhhhhh
That my friends was viewed by our Lakeside team as we returned from Domino's having consumed three cheese blast pizzas and walking by a New Year Party, Indian style (and a month late???). Needless, to say our stereo-types of what Indian culture was thrown into a tailspin. I wish I could say the Catholic-Indian wedding resumed some esmblance of a “traditional” Indian culture, as our generalized perspective had created in our minds eye, but it was to no avail. The next two hours were filled with interesting DJ comments, toasts from friends and family, and unexpected musical songs and artist, such as: Randy Travis, Richie Vallens (sp?), Elvis, Smokey Robinson, Billy Ray Cyrus, and my favorite, the Chicken Dance, without a verse left out (video soon to be posted). It was definitely not what I would have expected from an India wedding, but most of my memorable times here have not been what I would have expected. Thank God for the tapestry of his beautiful creation.
I must say India has to be one of the coolest places I have ever visited, I wish you could join us. Not just for the eye opening cultural revelations filled with American songs and fireworks, but the ways and means by which the gospel of Christ can be made known in every facet, highway and byway of God's beautiful, yet marred creation.
Thank you so much for prayers and I miss seeing you all very much. Grace and peace.
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