Emily Griswold - Project Rescue/India

 Emily is working with Project Rescue, which brings hope to women trapped in the human trafficking/sexual slavery business of the world. She is now assigned "stateside" and living near Project Rescue headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, and works to raise awareness to this travesty.

The following is a note from Emily while she was working in India:

"Well, things are going well.  I've started my segment at the night care center for children.  Last night I spent some time with the girls at the Children's Home - they are too funny!  Immediately after entering I received no less than a dozen hugs and sweet greetings of "hello, aunty!" (Aunty is a common term used when speaking to an adult woman).  We taught each other some hand games...and I was subjected to a beauty spa regimen which included a new hairdo and a manicure.  They did my hands in two different colors, so I'm all style now :-)  Then they taught us a dance they had performed at a ceremony earlier this weekend.  They are great dancers :-)
    Last week I rode a rickshaw home one night after orientation. I did nothing but pray in mortal fear for my life for the first moments of the trip, but after the first minute or so it was actually quite relaxing. We made it home safe and sound without falling out or tipping over! The only tipping I did was a huge tip for the driver because I was so glad I made it home alive!  hahaha....    I can't wait for my next ride :-)

    My eyes have seen many things which would bring many people to tears.  Men, women and children whose bed is the sidewalk; people taking their morning or evening baths sitting on the side of the street, children walking the streets alone at night in places that I wouldn't dare to walk unaccompanied,  beautiful bright colors contrasting against dark buildings, people everywhere always coming and going.  I have also heard many things:  people talking in languages I do not understand; cars, cars EVERYWHERE all the time HONKING and starting and stopping and coming and going.  The dogs here do not seem to bark ever.  Strange.  My nose has smelled food cooking in little makeshift stands on the sidewalk, exhaust that chokes my throat, refuse streaming outside of rooms some people call home. I have tasted the wonderful foods of India, and I've actually discovered a new favorite dish: dal maktni.
    Thanks to all of you for all your prayers and continued support.  I am so blessed to have such a big supportive family! Keep praying for me and for the women and children we are serving here."