The Latest Happenings...

would include feeling very content in being here. I am blessed. The last few days have been refreshing. It feels good to have the goal of knowing that the next few months will be devoted to learning Thai, and building relationships and connections. I know that I will have to rest in him and allow him to lead me.

On a small beautiful note, yesturday I purchased an electric water pitcher, I now can make coffee in the mornings using my french press and some great Costa Rican coffee that I have. The smell this morning was absolutely divine!

Sunday I went to church in the morning with Sharon, and we then had a delightful lunch at a little coffee shop, I enjoyed our conversation very much. I later met up with some friends of my roomate, and we had a good time speakng English and Thai. I am trying to learn, and it is quite humerous at times! I really know that my relationship with Tawan and now her friends is ordained. I know that the Holy Spirit is moving. I am excited to see what will come.

Tonight we are going out for dinner with the same friends. I am living in a one room apartment (which is very common in Thailand, many singles and families will live in only one room) We have no kitchen, this is no problem since there is an abundance of street vendors and roadside stalls to eat at costing very little, and always fresh fruit is a tastey treat anytime of the day! The smell of so many different flavors and spices saturate the air everwhere. Thailand is known for their food, and I am having a blast tasting the different dishes. One of my favorite dishes so far is called Som Tum( a spicy papaya salad) mmmm....so good!

Yesturday out team traveled southeast and visited Bang Bo and Bang Plee. Some of our team members live out in these areas, so we visited them and saw their homes. I enjoyed being able to see the different communities and neighborhoods. The area of Sumut Prakan is primaraly an industrial community with the population primarily from Northern Thailand. Many of people who dwell in Samut Prakan are working long hours in the many factories. This is the community in which our vision is for.

Well... I know that is a random post, but I hope you enjoyed reading it. Today I am going to go visit Phahurat(an Indian community) and Chinatown, and perhaps rest. I start school tomorrow, what a glorious day. Thank you for your prayers. what a blessing they are,

I am continually adding more photos...

love.

Anita