Can't Forget the Funny Stories!

Oh, btw, I forgot to mention...

There has been a HUGE freak-out with ants! There were ants crawling all over the toys and candy for children that I brought along the way. A billion tiny red ants consumed each bag! I had to get Jit and Dee (girls I live with) to help me throw away all the candy and shake off all the ants (this was in my bedroom, by the way). Not two days later, ten billion black ants were making eggs right underneath my bed! I used insect spray and managed to sweep them all out. Needless to say, I dreamt about ants crawling all over me that night...

Another thing--MOSQUITOS! They are the worst over here. I looked at my legs and they were mutilated with bites! Not only that, but when I was using the squat potty, I was afraid they might bite my bare bottom too! :P Sorry, I had to throw that in. Have you tried using a squat potty before? Doing number one isn't so bad but when you have to do number two, oh man...lol. I tell you, it's an adventure!

Since it's the beginning of this journey for me, I feel that I am suddenly overwhelmed with expectations to speak, read, and write Thai. Fortunatelyl, Pastor Boonsoem has been a great teacher and now I can manage to read a bit--my vocabulary is just limited. Praise God, though, that I'm still here and going strong with His strength.

The First Month

Sa waat dee kha! I can't believe that I'm finally here in Thailand! :)

I only dreamt about this ever since I came back from it last June...God is tremendously faithful. All year long, there seemed to have been many things that would hinder my coming back here, but the Lord paved the way and now I'm actually sitting here at an internet cafe and having the pleasure to write to you guys about my adventure so far.

Well, let's just say that it is an adventure in every sense of the word! Before I came, I had missed my flight in LA, then found out that I had visa issues that need to be resolved before I board the plane to Thailand, then had trouble in Taiwan renting a room at a hotel, then my computer had major problems right before I started grad school, then I couldn't find my grad school and missed the first session, then my ATM card wouldn't work so I had no access to funds in my account, and so on... Please know that I am not complaining about the situation for I am most grateful at how things have turned out--I am only telling you how it is! :) I could go on, but I think it would be better to stop there. The next big thing that is coming up is a trip to Laos to renew my visa. Pray that it goes well (of course, I wouldn't be surprised it something else came up along the way, but then again God is faithful and always comes in right on time--and not a second sooner!).

I just want to say thanks to everyone who has helped with your prayers and financial support. Without you guys, I know for a fact that I wouldn't be here right now.

This week, it's Thai-writing and motorcycle-driving lessons! Whoo-hoo! See you again real soon!

Much love in Christ,
Mydur