JAMISON JONES – PARADISE

November 20, 2013 - All Posts, 2013 Operation: Roshni

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So here we are in India!  I still can’t believe we’ve made it all this way.  From SLC to San Fran to Seoul to Singapore to Delhi to Dharamshala — all on airplanes.  After getting off our two prop-Bombardier jet we all piled in Jeeps (more like off-road minivans) and drove to Chamba.  As our car leaves the airport the first thing we see is two cars, one in each lane, coming straight toward us.  I had mini panic attacks for the next couple minutes as every other car/truck that passed missed our car by feet, sometimes inches.  The drivers are amazing and its a miracle very few people get in crashes because there are so many obstacles (cows, people, dogs, other cars). Despite all the close calls we are all doing very well; I’m surprised at my almost impeccable state of health, I still can’t believe I’m in India.

Teaching school is tough, but it’s fun, so much fun.  I’m with the group of students at Sahoo, a school with approximately 60 students.  I taught the students about shapes today, and they did a great job learning; some of the older students could even recall what I taught them by the end of the lesson.  There is such a light in these kids’ eyes.  They are so willing to learn and so happy to have us at their school.  As we were playing games and running around with them I thought to myself, ‘this isn’t any ordinary place. . . this is paradise’.
PS: To my parents: I feel so great, i expected my health to take some freak turn but I feel awesome!  To my sisters: Don’t worry, I’m looking for some parachute pants for all of you.  To everyone else reading this:  I’m glad I’m in India and not at school – haha!

 

5 Responses to “JAMISON JONES – PARADISE”

  1. Mimi & Jason Jones, on November 21st, 2013 at 5:45 am Said:

    Thanks for the update Jamo. Enjoy the payoff after several months of hard work and fundraising. Please send pictures when you can…can’t wait to see what my parachute pants look like

  2. Mimi & Jason Jones, on November 21st, 2013 at 5:51 am Said:

    Jamison, We loved hearing about your journey to Chamba. What an incredible experience you must be having. We are glad to hear your health is good. I’m so excited to hear about all you are learning & your adventures. We love you!Love, Mom

  3. Mimi & Jason Jones, on November 21st, 2013 at 5:59 am Said:

    jamo sauce- it’s your favorite sister abby. i had my first performance for d co tonight! it went awesome. some old man stood up and gave me change! you are so fun and silly jamo and i am super glad you are in INDIA. however, i am sad you can’t see my concert but oh well what can ya do. ok bye have fun in INDIA JAMO JAMO

  4. Eric Rigby, on November 21st, 2013 at 10:14 pm Said:

    Jamo, we are so proud to call you our neighbor! Keep up the good work, and we’ll all go to Bombay House when you get back!!

  5. alyson jones, on November 22nd, 2013 at 6:29 am Said:

    Sweet Niblets! Your post makes me think of Ecuador! I love ya so much and am so proud of you! What a life changing opportunity! I’ll keep you in my prayers.Ps …ive got enough pants ,but I’d love a parachute!

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