Our last days in Thailand were really busy as we wanted to use our time there to the fullest so I didn't have time to blog but I wanted to tell you about 2 other opportunities I had. Our last Friday morning there Ashlyn and I had the opportunity to go to the Lorenzo orphanage with Carmen and the team from Parkview MB (Hillsboro, KS). It is run by wonderful Catholic nuns and it is where the ALH boys came from. We had a wonderful time doing a kid's club and playing with the kids. At the end the kids sang a couple of songs with motions for us. Then in the evening Carmen and I went to a ladies night out that the TLC women had organized. They wanted something different so they made chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and salad. Then they were going to watch Facing the Giants. Previously Carmen had helped organize these nights but this is the first one that the Thai women had put on by themselves. It is exciting to see the Thai Christians move into leadership roles. Thank you to all who prayed for us and helped make this trip possible financially. We had such a great time. A big part of our goals was to encourage our missionaries and friends. Thank you for helping make that possible. I had been wanting to go to Thailand for several years but after being there a short time it became apparent that this was God's perfect timing. Kelly was able to help Andy with questions concerning getting church leadership in place and other staff stuff. Kelly was also able to help with landscaping the tent area. Through long talks Carmen and I had several opportunities to pray together, encourage, and inspire one another to live a life trusting our Lord daily. Our children also had a great time (there boys are the same age as our boys). And for those of you who are wondering, the kids loved Thai food! (Bradyn was fine as long as there was meat available.) We also had KFC, McDonald's, and pizza occasionally to break up the Thai food. The kids favorite Thai place was the place across the street from the church that was nicknamed "Bob's".
Monday, July 28, 2008
Karena's Last Thailand Reflections
Our last days in Thailand were really busy as we wanted to use our time there to the fullest so I didn't have time to blog but I wanted to tell you about 2 other opportunities I had. Our last Friday morning there Ashlyn and I had the opportunity to go to the Lorenzo orphanage with Carmen and the team from Parkview MB (Hillsboro, KS). It is run by wonderful Catholic nuns and it is where the ALH boys came from. We had a wonderful time doing a kid's club and playing with the kids. At the end the kids sang a couple of songs with motions for us. Then in the evening Carmen and I went to a ladies night out that the TLC women had organized. They wanted something different so they made chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and salad. Then they were going to watch Facing the Giants. Previously Carmen had helped organize these nights but this is the first one that the Thai women had put on by themselves. It is exciting to see the Thai Christians move into leadership roles. Thank you to all who prayed for us and helped make this trip possible financially. We had such a great time. A big part of our goals was to encourage our missionaries and friends. Thank you for helping make that possible. I had been wanting to go to Thailand for several years but after being there a short time it became apparent that this was God's perfect timing. Kelly was able to help Andy with questions concerning getting church leadership in place and other staff stuff. Kelly was also able to help with landscaping the tent area. Through long talks Carmen and I had several opportunities to pray together, encourage, and inspire one another to live a life trusting our Lord daily. Our children also had a great time (there boys are the same age as our boys). And for those of you who are wondering, the kids loved Thai food! (Bradyn was fine as long as there was meat available.) We also had KFC, McDonald's, and pizza occasionally to break up the Thai food. The kids favorite Thai place was the place across the street from the church that was nicknamed "Bob's".
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