So I haven't written about what's going on in Bangkok in awhile, let me catch you up. Teaching English, while sometimes rewarding, is definitely not my calling. What is rewarding is the friendships I have made through teaching. I have met so many talented, friendly people and am so blessed to be apart of their lives. The students are not the only ones who have touched my life, the teachers at the BSC have also found a place in my heart. I have come to be great friends with people in such a short time and I am so excited to see what the next portion of my trip brings!
So much has happened in the past month. I had a chance to participate in Chinese New Year, and take in the customs and much to my dismay the food! I had the chance to eat a fish air sac that was fried and then added to a soup, needless to say it was not my favorite! I also celebrated Valentines day with a group of Christian Thais called 300 Group. It was filled with food and songs and fun! I am loving Bangkok and all it has to offer, even if it makes breathing a little bit harder(pollution) and me a little more sweaty! I have been able to travel to Hua Hin which is a province in Thailand on the beach. It was a nice trip and so wonderful to see a different side of Thailand, without the construction and pollution. The sky was a beautiful blue and the tide came all the way up the beach to the walls at night. It was very peaceful and gave me a chance to refocus and rejoice in my Lord!
April is fast approaching and that means more hot weather. April is the hottest month in Thailand and during the week of 12-15 they celebrate Song Kran. It is a festival where all businesses and schools are closed and people gather in the streets and play with water and powder, to cool themselves off. This is the time for Thais to pay homage to Buddha images, clean their houses, and sprinkle water on their elders in a show of respect. Anyone who ventures out on the streets is likely to get a thorough dousing of water, all in good fun, but also quite welcome at the peak of the hot season. I can't wait to take part in this celebration, I could use a good water fight!
Next term of teaching starts tomorrow and I will be teaching 2 classes on Wed and Thurs night and on the mornings of Tues, Wed, and Thurs I will be teaching cheerleading at the BSC's summer camp. Im not quite sure how this is going to workout, Im sure that none of them have ever done cheerleading before so Im a little nervous! It should be a very interesting term haha! Can't wait to fill you in on how that turns out, pray for me please hehehe!
God has been speaking directly to my heart and though some of it is still in code I am seeking to find the meanings. I have grown so close to Him and yet there are still new mysteries and questions and insights that form each day. I ask that you would pray for me and decisions I make and that I continue to do what God is calling me to do, and not what I think I should do. Pray that He speaks and I am the messenger. Pray for peace and understanding for me. Pray for the hearts of His people who still do not yet know the fulfillment of His love, that they may hear and know. Thank you for your support and prayers and know that you are in mine as well! Love you all
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