Big News from this side of the World

So today was a big day for America... our enemy is dead. I heard the news this morning as I logged into facebook and saw 2 people post about it. I wasn't sure how I felt about it at the time, and as I walked out to the bus I shared the news with Steph. About an hour or so later we get 2 phone calls or txts sharing the news with us, and also cautioning us to stay away from areas where tourist are known to be- because they would be target areas for something bad to happen today.

I still wasn't sure how I felt about this news. Sad? Yes, I have to say a part of me was sad because I thought, 'this man never knew Jesus'. Also, I have a few muslim friends I am very close to... perhaps that is another reason I was sad. But still I'm unsure of my feelings on this mans death. I'm glad he is no longer a threat, but I'm sure he has many followers that will still be a threat to us. What about afraid? Honestly, I can't say I was ever afraid today... This place is my home... people know me here and the slum we work in is like family to us. I can't say I was ever scared of anything happening to us today.

In class the girls informed us again of the news. We both just kinda nodded as they looked for a reaction from us- but we couldn't really give a reaction, and they changed the subject.

I'm not sure why I felt I needed to blog about this... I guess the news is a lot different to be received over here than it would be in my own country. I feel India is viewing America as rejoicing over this man's killing... I can only imagine what America is really like right now. I do have to say, there was one thing that crossed my mind on the positive side of this... no more war. That would mean my brother wouldn't have to go fight! But sadly there is still a war.