catch up

Here is mixture of things and an update about what I have been doing in the last while AND what is ahead:

I have been meeting with my Thai friends, in all different places!

I traveled a bit, I went to Phuket with Candice for a retreat; so refreshing and encouraging.

I have been teaching English to the kids in Bang Phli, and tutoring a bit on the side.
those kids are so sweet.

The month of February I studied Thai massage. It was a great expirience, I was able to meet some really special people, while learning this Asian art. I will study in May some more, this as well as hairdressing. Studying these trades provide great natural ways to build relationships and love others. Currently everyone is on Summer holiday and so the schools are closed, therefore I will start in May when the schools open again. I am excited.

On March 30- April 9 I will be traveling to Northern India. I will be visiting some friends. I am really looking forward to this trip and returning once again to this place.( I lived there for a short period of time 3 years ago) Please pray for saftey and protection as I will be traveling alone.

Next week, I will be moving to a communitiy called Nam Deeng. I will be living with another member of our team, Colleen. I am very happy and I have peace about this move. This will be my last move during my time here. :) Pray for a smooth transition.

At the end of this month and the beginning of next month 5 of our Latin team members will be leaving and returning to thier home countries. Pray for the transition among our team, and for the relationships that have been built between thier Thai friends.

Continue to pray for the light and the peace of God to flood this place. May his light transform hearts, and bring truth where there is darkness.

It is the hot season here, and it is warm all the time. This morning I awoke to the loudest, heaviest rain I have seen or heard in a long time. It lastes for a few hours. It was beautiful, there was even thunder and lightening. I Loved it. The soi connecting to Liket Jet was completely flooded, cars, cycles, everyone splashed and slaushed through the wetness. It was fun. The rain provides coolness and freshness, even if only for a little while.

Keep checking my Flickr site, as I continue to post pictures.

Phuket



Friends, and some new friends at Thai massage school.