Sam’s Awesome Blog!

Hi everybody, I’m not the greatest at this sort of thing but I am going to give it a try so here it goes…

India is crazy, loud, smelly, obnoxious, funny, insane, beautiful, interesting, humid, rainy, modest, and wonderful. I absolutely love it here, the people are incredible and I already love them so much already even though I’ve never spoken a word to most of them. The view is second to none, it is incredible, the mountains and the green is so stunning to look at and it shocks me every time I look out my window. Things haven’t been all great though, I thought I was about to die for the entire bus ride up. The drivers here are crazy, they fly up mountain roads in pouring rain while passing slow cars and dodging oncoming traffic. There is a method to their madness though, even though to me it seems like they never have a clue about anyone else on the road they are the most aware drivers I have ever met and their skill is unlike anything I’ve seen. I enjoy the bus rides now it gives us adrenaline rushes and we enjoy the feelings of the ride. The kids are angels, most of the time anyway, my school has 20 five and six-year-old kids who have only been exposed to school for a month. They are full of energy and are very hard to entertain for more than 10 seconds. One of their favorite things to do is to climb all over me, I’m not sure why but to them I guess I look like a jungle gym. It doesn’t bother me though they are fun and the sweetest kids on the planet. The other three grade levels are great, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are bright and love to learn. Their absolute favorite thing to do is play down by the banks of the hanky panky, the funny thing is that none of them know how to say that so whenever they want to play a little boy will slowly approach me and quietly say “Hanky panky?”. It’s the cutest thing ever to be here with them and I am already so glad I decided to come, this has been the best thing I’ve ever decided to do. To the people at home reading this I love you guys and miss you and are thinking about you guys all the time. Thank you for supporting me through this and getting me here, I would not have been able to come and see this without you. I love you mom and dad I hope things are doing good I miss you all and can’t wait to keep you updated on what happens next.

 

 

PS – Mom the food here is AWESOME! The cook is a wizard and everything tastes amazing.

11 Responses to “Sam’s Awesome Blog!”

1. Donna Joost, on June 1st, 2017 at 4:02 pm Said:

   Too cute!! love this blog, Sam.

2. Susan Beecher, on June 1st, 2017 at 4:30 pm Said:

   Sam!!!! I love your post!! I love that those kids are climbing all over you. I can’t wait to hear EVERYTHING !!!! So glad you are happy. I love you.

3. Jessica Kriech, on June 1st, 2017 at 4:53 pm Said:

   Hi Sam,

   What an adventure! I am looking forward to your posts and photos. Please post one of the crazy bus ride. Thank you for doing this blog. Those of us who may never get to India, or that far away from home, we certainly appreciate your perspective and sharing the what it is like to be there.

   Be safe! Have fun!!

   Jessica Kriech

4. Jenny, on June 1st, 2017 at 5:15 pm Said:

   Hi Sam!

   I’m so excited for you and jealous!!!! I love your blog and the great descriptions!!! So fun! I’m glad you love the food, I’m jealous of that too heehee!!

   Keep your blogs coming and keep having a blast!!! I love your pictures!! You are so awesome!

5. Greg Edwards, on June 1st, 2017 at 6:58 pm Said:

   Sam, so glad you’re loving it! Looking forward to hearing all the stories in detail! Love, Greg

6. Lisa, on June 1st, 2017 at 8:31 pm Said:

   What a great read, Sam! I can hear the happiness in your writing. Glad you’re having such a great experience. Everyone misses you here so we can’t wait to see you and hear more stories!
   Love you! Lisa

7. Michelle, on June 1st, 2017 at 8:37 pm Said:

   It is so great to read what you are experiencing. It is an opportunity to change your life forever as you change other’s lives as well.

   Lots of love and prayers,
   Aunt Michelle

8. Micayla Giambruno, on June 1st, 2017 at 11:37 pm Said:

   Glad you’re having fun, miss you!!

9. Art Hawes, on June 2nd, 2017 at 12:43 am Said:

   Hi Sam, from grandma and grandpa. We love every picture and every word that you send. We sit here with your mother. We love you so very much. You bring joy to us as usual.

10. Susan Beecher, on June 5th, 2017 at 3:30 am Said:

    Not sure if you guys read these, but I sure do love you. So sad I missed your call, would have been wonderful to hear your sweet voice. I more week until I get to see you, hug you and hear all your amazing stories. Have an amazing week!!! Have you used your Polaroid camera? I love you my Sammy.

    Love,
    Mom

11. Susan beecher, on June 5th, 2017 at 6:16 pm Said:

    Ok, I am writing again. So great hearing your voice. I hope you are getting lots of cool stuff to bring home!!! I hope you use your camera with your kids on the last day, even if they are a little over anxious!! Bourbons, is what I was wondering about. What is that?!! Love you lots!!