I have returned

I am currently back home in Bangkok. They past 2 weeks have been good and a little surprising. My time in Det Udom was really challenging and good. I learned to drive a motorcycle...which was incredibly fun. I lived with a family of some friends here in Bangkok in a village called Baan Seen Suk. It was such a joy living, and sharing life with this really incredible family, and learning about the Issan culture. I spent my days visiting neighbors, visiting the local village school, spending time with the grandchildren that I lived with, and going on little outings with my "Thai" mother. I had all intentions of planting rice, but in the second week of my time in the village, I became very ill with Dengue Fever, and left the village early and was taken to the hospital where I received care, and spent the rest of my time recovering. My whole trip totally changed and turned out differently that I had expected. I was released from the hospital yesterday, and took the overnight train back to Bangkok, and arrived this morning. It feels so good to be back, but my heart really misses the slow life of the village, and the people that I got to know. My leaving quickly was difficult as well, but God is faithful, and I am so thankful for his healing, and for everything that I learned. Thank you so much to those who prayed for me. I am feeling much better, and I am continuing to regain my strength.....
SO, above are some pictures of life in the village....Check out my flickr site as well...there are many more posted there.