buses, streets, beauty, and humility

One thing that I know for sure is that the Lord is faithful and so good. All I can do is worship him. He has been my rock and true sustainer these past few days. I am humbled living in a totally new culture and knowing so little of the language and wanting so desperetly to communicate, and not being able to beside the universal smile and some small Thai phrases. I have found that this has been lonely and hard. Yet he is beautiful and I trust in his truth and peace. I will learn Thai, I just need to wait and abide soley in him. I have observed that there is so much beauty and deception covering this city. It grips my heart. Many are seeking and desire truth and peace. I pray the the giver of both will continue to stir in hearts and draw many into his glorious presence.
I have taken many buses, and other forms of transportation, and today my first motorcycle taxi ride in the city! I find them all enjoyable. I also have walked probably the most that I have in awhile, even more than I did in India I believe. I like it, although I now have some sore blisters on my feet. I find that it gives me time to pray, greet people, observe, and soak in the sights and sounds of Bangkok. There is so much I have not yet discovered.
I begin language school on November 7th. Please pray for wisdom and understanding. May my lips be quick to speak Thai, and that my mind and ears would be able to retain and listen. Also pray that I would seek patience and grace as I learn this language and the culture.
May I also have wisdom so rich as I build relationships in my classes and in my neighborhood. Today I really felt that there was a breakthrough. I am the only farang ( white person) in my neighborhood, and I have been told that my presence has created quite an interesting stir... yet today I really felt love as I greeted the store vendors, the fruit vendors, and my neighbors. I have felt that the last few days many were reserved and quiet towards me, yet today many responded in warmth. May these relationships delvelop and deepen, and I know that it will take time. May you be filled with awe and wonder of this beautiful creator we serve, he alone is glorious.

Aneeeeee ( my new thai nickname)