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.

Blue, Aj, Josh, Manat, and I at the Underdogs Church in Selaphum, Thailand. 6 hours in a bus, 2 hours in the back of a truck (VIP truck) and there you have it. We had some delicious rice-hashbrown thing and our stomachs all feel ok for the first time. These guys are great.

Aj and I taking a quick nap. quick being 3 hours on concrete. our sleeping schedule is still a mess

Merry Christmas

Not sure when we'll have access to a computer again....Merry Christmas to all!

We made it.

We were hugely blessed at LAX by all getting on the same flight. The ride was long, but exciting. We arrived to Bangkok and Pastor Manat was only expecting 2 of us. We piled 6 adults (including lengthy James) into a little car and drove to a local church. Trust me, its not what you are thinking. The concrete floors were a little different from a comfort inn. Our bodies are still adjusting to the 14 hour time difference and spicy Thai food. We are driving through the night tonight to our next spot. The coming days should get pretty intense!
Josh

Fly Day

Good morning! We are out in about an hour.....we will be there in 17 hours and one day...ya. all fly time. very excited, very pumped! Love.

Getting close

Less than a week away! The days are going slooooooow. I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve. Speaking of, we're going to spend Christmas with some new Thai friends. What a great chance to get to clash some cultures! I'm trying to think if Luminarias and elephants mix...nope.
Better keep practicing my Thai phrases (I currently "know" 5) because we'll be there soon.
-james