:Southeast Asia: Kimberly, Shelley, Natalie, Andrea, Mary, Hannah, Gabby

Hello friends, family, and supporters of team Southeast Asia!  I just wanted to let you know that the team arrived in Thailand and all is well.  I just received a call from the team leaders and they are safe and sound in Phuket.  All flights were smooth, all luggage arrived with them, and with it being 1am there, they’re looking forward to a great night’s rest.   During the next few days they’ll be settling in, doing some orientation, and getting into ministry in Phuket.  I know you are all looking forward to hearing all about what...

       Much like the beach and the cool modern shops, i can see why so many tourist are drawn to Patong, Phuket… especially Bangla Road. Over 200 hundred bars line the road. All shoved along the streets, venders and loud music make their presence known. There are around 6 Thai girls that work for each bar. Some places even hold raffles for who gets lucky enough to take a woman with them for the night. It’s hard, even as a woman to focus on the reason were here. Even in the day time, market workers try desperately for you to look at their merchandise....

         When I was about 2 or 3 three years old my mom had a miscarriage. Later we found out that it was a baby girl. Often i wonder what it would have been like to have a younger sister. Sharing things, going to the same school, possibly even looking alike. Things would have been very different growing up. My life would not be the same.       I don’t even really remember meeting Som. I just remember getting a huge hug and her telling me she thought i was beautiful. I loved walking through the door and her shouting “Pi Elizabeth,...

 New place. New taste.           Unlike the rest of the world, Thailand is not known for it’s amazing coffee. You know what they all drink? Instant. I have become so reliant on coffee. I literally drink it about 2 to 3 times a day. Isn’t that horrible? The strangest part is that most of them are “3 in 1” which means it’s like 75% sugar 14% cream and 10% actual coffee. Starbucks lovers, you need to start thank God, because you are truly blessed.           And if its that’s not enough, when...

     Words are so empty. There really isn’t much in them. Everyone says actions speak louder than words. But I never really listened to that, never. I would shake my head and be like, “oh, well duh.” Thailand is changing that drastically. many stories could explain why but i will share the story about Mana.      We were at this children home singing goofy songs, dancing, playing games, and worshiping. They love to be loved, you don’t really have to do much just a smile, and a pat on the back and you instantly have a best...