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Hello to you all...I apologize I have been quite terrible at updating. I am still studying Thai in school, and will be in school until the middle of June... it is such a great blessing being able to live here in Bangkok, and if anything just being the presence of Jesus where ever I am. I am so grateful for what God has done so far, and am so excited to see what glorious things he will do in the future! We really do have an incredible team here, and I appreciate each one so much! It has been a good month, of interacting with my Thai friends, meeting new people, and being blessed by my team.
Sharon is so much better now, and after 3 weeks in the hospital, she is home and regaining her strength! Thank you for your prayers.

I do believe that the rainy season has arrived...although it normally doesn't arrive until next month. The rain has been such a relief to the heat. I find it lovely, especially in the evenings, I think there is nothing better than a lovely rain and good coffee. A perfect combination. Just as I am finishing writing this, I hear the sound of rain... yes!

I just posted more pictures!

Songkran

Songkran, a FUN Thai holiday marking the Thai New Year, has arrived! Schools and Businesses will be closed for about a week, and many people have gone back to their home provinces outside of Bangkok to celebrate. Everywhere on the streets, people throw water on each other! The timing is perfect, because we are in the midst of the hot season. I have only heard stories, so it will be fun experience all the water fights first hand. If it is anything like "Holi" a festival in India, that includes colored water and powder throwing, it will be fun. I have a feeling that Songkran will be not as dangerous, and a little more laid back!

I have already heard the shrieks, screams, and laughter from the streets......!

ทานกาแฝ

Translated the title of the blog reads "drink coffee"! OK, I thought I would try writing Thai on the computer, it is not as fun as writing it by hand.

Let's see what there is to say...last week was crazy busy, it looks like this week will be slower. I feel as if my blogs often times are so random...so I guess I will continue with the flow...

Sharon is doing much better, and will be in the hospital for one more week. This past Sunday some of our team went to visit her and had church in her hospital room. Sunday evening I went to the annual International Dance Festival held in a park in the city. One of my Indonesian classmates performed a dance, it was very fun and beautiful to watch. I posted new pictures on my flickr site.

I recently met some new women in my neighborhood, if you think about it you can pray for Aam, Diamond, and Boy. I recently met Aam, and I am excited to get to know her, she has shown an interest in talking to me and being my friend.

I must go and leave for school, I have a test today to complete the 4th module!!!