I Love India by Abby Cummings

Namaste! It’s almost been a week since I arrived in India and I am loving every minute of it!  I love the roosters that wake you up in the morning, the crazy driving on the edge of the cliff, and the beautiful Himalayan mountains that take your breath away and make Utah’s seem so small.  Most of all, I love the people.  These people are some of the most hardworking, humble, compassionate, happy and most of all loving people that I have ever met.  I have felt so much love and acceptance here in India.

Ekta is one of the girls at my school.  She is the most fun and energetic kid I’ve ever met.  She is just a little ball of sunshine.  Everyday she greets me with a hug and starts chatting to me in Hindi even though I can’t understand anything she is saying. She always holds my hand and loves it when we spin her around.  On my first day at the school, she motioned me over to her desk and put her finger to her lips.  She had a mischievous look on her face and I couldn’t help smiling at it.  She cupped my hands and gave me some of her candy, then ran off.  I was so touched by this- she barely knew me, yet she was so willing to share with me.  All the kids are like that.

Like I said before, these people are so happy and it is definitely contagious!  I have felt so much happiness and peace here in India, and I want to feel like this for the rest of my life.  I wish I could stay here forever.  India has left an imprint on my heart and I am forever grateful for these precious moments I have had.  This experience has really been eye-opening for me.  I can’t wait to see what the rest of this time has in store for me.  Thanks to everyone who helped me get here. Love you all!

12 Responses to “I Love India by Abby Cummings”

1. Anjanette Cummings, on March 29th, 2019 at 6:42 pm Said:

   I am so glad you are loving it there and that India is leaving an imprint on your heart. It’s funny how perspective can change. You always thought our mountains were big, now you know different. It makes you think or wonder, what else do I not know? What other types of greatness is out there? Ekta is darling, look at her smile. But you are in trouble with your Mother for not posting a pic of you with her. xoxo

2. Auntie M, on March 29th, 2019 at 6:50 pm Said:

   Namaste!! Abby I’m so glad you are getting to experience something so life changing. We sometimes don’t realize what real poverty or hardship is like until we are helping people that struggle with it everyday. It makes you grateful for everything in your life but it also makes you realize these are material things. That true happiness is family, friends and the love for your fellow human beings no matter what race, religion, rich or poor. I’m so proud of you I could burst!!!! Love you…Auntie M!!

3. Mark Cummings, on March 29th, 2019 at 7:51 pm Said:

   Hi Abby,

   Thanks for sharing! This is so awesome that you are having the time of your life! I can only image that you must be having such an overwhelming sensory experience with the service, sights, smell and sounds of India! I hope the rest of your time there is even better than the first! I love ya! Dad

4. Grandpa Cummings, on March 29th, 2019 at 8:22 pm Said:

   Hi Abby,

   What a great experience that you are having in India to add to Abby’s Book of Life. Cherish every moment of your amazing experience in India. I love you Grandpa C

5. Brooke Oniki, on March 29th, 2019 at 10:45 pm Said:

   I loved the candy sharing story! Thanks for sharing!

6. -, on March 30th, 2019 at 1:48 am Said:

   Ahhh I was at this school and ekta was the most amazing girl. You will learn so much from this kids!❤️

7. Izzy Cummings, on March 30th, 2019 at 4:28 am Said:

   Hello Sissy! It sounds really cool and fun there in India thanks for sharing all your cool experiences. Love you!❤️😘❤️~Izzy

8. Grandma Cummings, on March 30th, 2019 at 5:30 pm Said:

   It brought tears to my eyes to read and see all the wonderful experiences you are having in India. I am so jealous. I wish all of my Grandkids could have this experience. I wish I could ! We love and miss you but know that you are having a very special time in your life. ENJOY!!! love Grammy C. XOXO

9. Whitney Hawkins, on March 30th, 2019 at 7:51 pm Said:

   Abby! It sounds like you are having an amazing time! What a neat experience for you, I wish I would have done something like this when I was your age. Can’t wait to hear more about your time in India! Love you

10. Jeremy, on April 1st, 2019 at 3:51 pm Said:

    Abby- you are so awesome! Thanks for sharing your experiences. You are such a great example to my family. India looks fantastic and I can’t wait for you to take us there.

11. Amy Feldman, on April 3rd, 2019 at 2:31 pm Said:

    These kids are adorable! What a blessing! You are awesome! love ya

12. Meissa T, on April 7th, 2019 at 12:27 am Said:

    That kid is hilarious. We were in Lalsa last year with Ekta. We have some super fun pictures of her.