I did not mind at all, it was all so different, completely new and exciting. As we rode through the narrow winding streets my excitement grew even greater. I knew we were very close to Jayas and I would begin my ministry in this town. He had already planned an itinerary for me and I was well advertised for a couple of months ahead of my arrival. I was billed as an American Gospel singer and I had a twelve-string guitar to sing and play. Of course, it was still being held in Hyderabad but at least they did not detain me and they could have. I thanked God for every Blessing big and small! I thanked him that the plane had landed where it was supposed to and that I was not eaten by sharks!

As our car turned onto Andhra Ratna Rd. past the local school I could see the cheerful neighbors and children laughing and saying things I could not understand. Sujatha came running toward us to greet us and welcomed us wholeheartedly.

She quickly brought us indoors so as to allay the sweltering heat and offered refreshments. Dr. Rao and Ravi said goodbye as they had a long journey back to Vijayawada. Pastor Jayas mother Sarah Abraham, his two daughters Parimala and Shulamitti and his sister Vijaya Kumari were also present and I was glad to have finally reached my destination in Tenali.