(picture at left is Mot and Tang, to learn more about them keep reading!!! Isn't Tang beautiful???!)
It's been nearly 1 1/2 years since we departed the Land of Smiles. That is hard to believe. We're nearly to our half way mark (hopefully!) of getting back there. Thailand is a daily thought and daily in our prayers. My prayers now not only include those to whom our team in BKK is ministering to but also includes those people that we have not yet known or met, those people who, Lord willing, God is preparing their hearts to hear the Word. And, the desire to return burns in all of us, especially Paul and me, but the kids have it too, I think. I know they're young, but they get it that millions in Thailand are dying without knowing the Savior...what faith children have! Calvin woke up one morning a few weeks ago and the first thing out of his mouth was, "Mommy, I'm gonna miss my cousins and friends here when we go back to Thailand." I answered and said, "Yes, I know, I will too." And I was about to remind him why we are going back when he continued and said, "but, the Thai people don't know Jesus and we have to go tell them about Him." YES! I was thrilled to hear this from his lips. That burning to tell the nations the good news that their sins are forgiven in Christ and they can be free in Him!
There has been much to think about lately. We are getting ready to move back down to Orlando for which we are both excited and thankful to God for making a way for us. We are so thankful to many of you who have been praying with us. We've been reading lots and praying lots and seeing so much in our own lives that need Christ's transforming power to change us. We are so thankful for Paul's parents who have graciously invited us into their lives for another season and have kindly endured temper tantrums and bad manners at the supper table. Without them I am sure we'd be living out of our van, sleeping in RTS's parking lot! God is good to provide, though.
I can't wait to get back to Thailand. I am now on FaceBook, I finally gave up and gave in. The great thing about this is I get to see how all my Thai friends are doing and chat with them and correspond with them. It's been great, as everyone said it would be. I still have struggles with whether I should continue on with FB but for now I am on and enjoy keeping up with everyone on the other side of the world.
This has been a hodge podge of thoughts. I've tried to keep them on Thailand.
If you remember, please pray for Mot and Tang who are getting married NEXT Saturday![Pictured above] Mot and Tang have been working with our team for 3 or 4 years now and have a heart for the LORD and the lost. They fell in love while working together within our team in BKK. Pray for the Spirit of the LORD to be upon those ministering in His name and that many would hear the Gospel as well as receive it! Pray for Mot and Tang as they adjust to being married that God would protect them from the enemy and keep them strong in Himself.
It's been nearly 1 1/2 years since we departed the Land of Smiles. That is hard to believe. We're nearly to our half way mark (hopefully!) of getting back there. Thailand is a daily thought and daily in our prayers. My prayers now not only include those to whom our team in BKK is ministering to but also includes those people that we have not yet known or met, those people who, Lord willing, God is preparing their hearts to hear the Word. And, the desire to return burns in all of us, especially Paul and me, but the kids have it too, I think. I know they're young, but they get it that millions in Thailand are dying without knowing the Savior...what faith children have! Calvin woke up one morning a few weeks ago and the first thing out of his mouth was, "Mommy, I'm gonna miss my cousins and friends here when we go back to Thailand." I answered and said, "Yes, I know, I will too." And I was about to remind him why we are going back when he continued and said, "but, the Thai people don't know Jesus and we have to go tell them about Him." YES! I was thrilled to hear this from his lips. That burning to tell the nations the good news that their sins are forgiven in Christ and they can be free in Him!
There has been much to think about lately. We are getting ready to move back down to Orlando for which we are both excited and thankful to God for making a way for us. We are so thankful to many of you who have been praying with us. We've been reading lots and praying lots and seeing so much in our own lives that need Christ's transforming power to change us. We are so thankful for Paul's parents who have graciously invited us into their lives for another season and have kindly endured temper tantrums and bad manners at the supper table. Without them I am sure we'd be living out of our van, sleeping in RTS's parking lot! God is good to provide, though.
I can't wait to get back to Thailand. I am now on FaceBook, I finally gave up and gave in. The great thing about this is I get to see how all my Thai friends are doing and chat with them and correspond with them. It's been great, as everyone said it would be. I still have struggles with whether I should continue on with FB but for now I am on and enjoy keeping up with everyone on the other side of the world.
This has been a hodge podge of thoughts. I've tried to keep them on Thailand.
If you remember, please pray for Mot and Tang who are getting married NEXT Saturday![Pictured above] Mot and Tang have been working with our team for 3 or 4 years now and have a heart for the LORD and the lost. They fell in love while working together within our team in BKK. Pray for the Spirit of the LORD to be upon those ministering in His name and that many would hear the Gospel as well as receive it! Pray for Mot and Tang as they adjust to being married that God would protect them from the enemy and keep them strong in Himself.
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