Our time together included singing, mostly in thai, we had printed sheets with thai in phonetics. It was very moving to sing together in another language. During that time two former students who now either work or volunteer at the school shared their stories about how they came to know Jesus while at the school and how their lives are filled with peace now. It was very encouraging to hear from them how they have been changed and humbling to know that we might be a part of amazing change in someone's life.
We shared a thai meal together, the Hot Tamales in the picture were brought by the visiting americans, definitely not something you can purchase here. No one liked them but us, the others described them as "burning" and they like very spicy food - interesting :)
Later on we had a teacher training, we begin tomorrow morning!! Please pray for us and our students. We have two classes, one at 7:00 am and the other at 1:00. We each have about 18 students each. The school has 220 students signed up for this three week session, the most they have had since October. It will be a busy place all day and into the evening.
Today our jet lag caught up with the both of us. We did laundry and not much else and that was a big adventure. The laundry area here and everywhere don't have dryers so we have all ours drying all over our hotel/apt. The good thing is we didn't even need to go out to eat tonight, there was food right by the laundry- very interesting but it was tasty and she delivered it to our room. We are learning to eat the thai way and that is to use a spoon and a fork. The spoon is your main eating utensil and is in your right hand if you are right handed and the fork is in your left and you use it to shovel food onto your spoon. The spoon is also used like a knife. They don't use chopsticks.
Each day we look forward to seeing your new adventures. The pictures are great!What an exciting and colorful journey. Love you
ReplyDeleteWhat a adventure your on. Anxious to hear about your classes and students...your in our prayers..both of you.
ReplyDeleteHi! Nicole just called and said she has been tracking your progress. I called Mom and Dad and they said Laurie is keeping them informed with printouts. Natalie is slso enjoying warm weather in Florida. Said she is not coming home! Well, many prayers to you two on your first day tomorrow. Love you!
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing, Lynn. What heart (and bravery) this takes. What a life changing experience for you and all the people who read this blog of yours. I look forward to reading it every day. Winnie
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing, we feel like you are here with us! We are very grateful for the technology that brings us together.
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