Changes in Nepal

Today we have been told that there will be severe electricity cuts known in Nepal as load shedding. 18 hours of no electricity. Electricity will be available at random times of the day. There are also gas, and fuel shortages as well. We see vehicles queuing up and having to wait for 3 or 4 hours to get petrol for there vehicles. Only certain fuel stations are operating and many have now run dry. This is due to the government not paying it's bill to India and not having the money to pay it.

Members of Parliament often push there own agendas forcing the everyday people to strike. Strikes are very common in Nepal. They strike for all sorts of things to make a statement. What we are starting to see is people fighting back and ignoring these politicians who have there own agendas that they want to push. The cost of living for a Nepali has risen threefold and the average wage is still the same. The average Nepali would be lucky to earn $250 a month.

Yet these people are the most warm hearted people and often give sacrificially of themselves.
Today I had 3 of my students come to the guesthouse for additional tuition. Some were unable to finish all of their studies and are now playing catchup. We are looking at teaching approaches in a Christian learning community and what that actually means for them and their students.

I give thanks each day where I can share my knowledge and experiences with these students. These young teachers are the most loving and caring people with a hearts desire to answer Gods calling for them to be good role models before their students.

Tomorrow is another big day so it is time to get some much needed sleep.