Thailand Journal 7 – Aug. 27, 2018

The work week began with Gaby leading the team with a

devotional. Nuny, the English coordinator for the elementary school introduce the entire team, even those of us working on the farm. The school even provides lunch for the farm team. And during lunch time the kids get to interact with the “farmers.” Normally when we have guys on our team, they join the boys for their soccer games. I was so happily surprised to arrive and see Inez have a blast on the team as the only girl. A highlight of the English Camp team was having the kids teach them Thai. Our mission trip is a 2-way street! Excitement on the farm: The van could not make it to the house. The wheels kept spinning in the mud. We parked and walked a little distance to the house.

The field of corn we are weeding was also a further distance away. I drove the pickup. Scott Holste, you will be happy to know that even though it is a newer vehicle, there is no power steering – just as bad as the one we drove in 2009. I got a workout! This afternoon was time for massage. Rose and Jenny are so awesome. Thank you both. While some were being massaged, the other of us were shopping and touring the city. Those of you who have been following my journals in the past years, know of the friendships we have developed with business persons and establishments in Muak Lek – the grocer, the pharmacist, the telephone and internet provider, and especially the hardware

store manager/owner, Sumuchayar Rara. We were looking to
purchase school supplies, and Sumuchayar, told us that her sister owns the stationary store next door. We made another friend! Just now as I’m writing, I got a lovely surprise visit from my friends on the nursing faculty. The most delightful people! Looking forward to working with them on Sabbath at the Community Health Day event.