Bhutanese refugees in Nepal have expressed dismay at a recent decision by the World Food Programme (WFP) to cut food rations sharply.
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http://www.bhutannewsservice.com/main-news/reproductionno-food-for-us/
*** UPDATE *** U.N. resumes full food aid to Bhutan refugees in Nepal
http://in.reuters.com/article/southAsiaNews/idINIndia-43808420091109
I saw a couple of my bhutanese friends walking home from school the other day and they needed a ride to cvs. We took a quick trip into town and decided to go back to my place for a coke while we waited for the prescription to get filled.
We got home, I grabbed the cokes and when I returned from the kitchen, they were looking through our wedding album. They enjoyed seeing pictures of my family and friends, but were very confused when they came to the photo of us watching each others’ feet. They asked me why we were doing this and I began to tell them the story of how Jesus washed his disciples feet.
After explaining to them the story and how Jesus came as one who serves, they just couldn’t believe it. Such a strange concept to a culture that works so diligently to appease all the many gods – a God who serves is not something that they are familiar with.
At the end of our time together I told them that I wanted to tell them more about Jesus and His teachings. They were excited.
“Oh yes, the guy who washes feet. We want to learn about him.” they said.
I can’t wait to tell them more.
david
