Merry christmas!

Last night Manat took us all to a local supermarket where we got a bunch of laundry detergent and baby formula to give to some of the local needy people. When we handed out all these gifts the people looked at us like they had never been given a gift in their entire life. One old man gave to is known for making his living by finding things in the jungle that he can sell in the town. On an average day he will make 30 or 40 bhat, which is equivelent to $1.20 or so. Being over here is a real eye-opener as to how things are in some other parts of the world. We saw some children today at thier schools. They literally treated us like rock stars! Each of us must have signed 50 autographs, and this was just because we are Americans. Blue says that no american has ever visited either one of the two schools we visited today, and that they never see Americans here at Selaphum. We weren't allowed to preach or mention God to them which was a bummer but we were able to teach them some english, and if nothing else just be a memory for them to look back on. They wanted us to sing for them, but it couldn't mention God so we sang the intro song from Fresh Prince of Belair! Those kids went absolutely nuts for us! It was the most amazing experience ever! There's something about kids and entertaining them, making them laugh, and have a great time with you.