Kali Temple

Today we visited a Kali temple about 20 minutes from our home with Joyce. It is reputed to have special powers and those who make the journey there receive whatever they pray for—provided, of course, that they live rightly and have the deep faith that their requests will be answered. We have all come to be very comfortable at Hindu temples and even understand and are able to participate in some of the rituals. Joyce has been making the trek to this temple once a month for nearly one year and really believes that whatever you pray for at this particular temple, you will get. She says that her prayers have been answered a number of times this year. I'm thankful that she's praying for us...

Why I Love this Time: In the unexpected comfort and familiarity of walking barefoot on that blazing pavement leading up to the temple, making your way past one legged beggars, emaciated children, and flower vendors, Kaia turns to me and says, “Papa, where’s the elephant?”