Thailand Journal 2– Aug. 24, 2019

The first Sabbath is always chock full of activities – a strategy to heal jet-lag in a day! We went to church in the morning; then joined a host of students, faculty and staff in the afternoon for Branch Sabbath Schools. We of course went to the farm. It’s always an emotional moment when Auntie Nang and Uncle Prasarn and I reunite. We gave them the dog food and chicken feed that Lorraine and Kaylene sends each year for the dogs and chickens. I preached my little sermonette, as is the tradition; and then we toured the farm. The climb to the White Buddha lived up to expectation. And dinner at the Blue restaurant ended the day on a grand note. And, just a note or anecdote of interest: As we were leaving the grounds of the monastery, a monk asked if he could take a photo with us. He asked the ladies to stoop down, and then he asked Noah if he was a male. He then allowed him to stand next to him. Again, as noted yesterday, this is also a “cultural” trip…. They are learning a lot!