Thailand Mission and Cultural Trip 2015 - Journal 21

We have been visiting Thailand since December of 2003. We have had great teams, and successful and inspiring projects. This year was special, with a special and exceptional team – one of the best! I would be delighted to have every one of them with me on another Thailand trip. The proof in the pudding is the fact that in all the projects, those on the receiving end dearly loved each member of the team and want them to return. The send-offs were tearful with hugs that were hard to be broken. Yes, the team worked intensely hard (hours in the field on the farm; energetic teaching at the Public School; and hours of healing ministry in the villages and towns). But their impact was felt in the deep friendships that were formed with the Thai people – from the little Kindergarten kids to the older disabled farmer and his wife; from the AIDS patient in the Hospice to the longing-for-love-and-touch children at the Orphanage – impacts that are long-lasting and deep.

Most persons who follow my FB posts and blogs will remember the cultural outings – the elephant rides, the Tiger Temple excursion, the Bangkok outings. These were exciting and worth every minute. They made the trip truly wholistic – one of learning, fun, and balance.

Thanks to all for your prayers and support.
Here is the link for the photos we have taken (I'll be adding other team members' as i receive them): http://people.wallawalla.edu/~pedrito.maynard-reid/gallery2/main.php/v/WWUThailandMissionTrips/thailand_cultural_and_mission_trip_2015/

Blessings

Pedrito