they have blossom

"P'Lydia!!" they screamed as they flew into my arms and I gave them a big hug. Today, is a day to just hold on to. Baan -nana is one of my favourite places on earth, where I can give my love but most of the time I feel like I receive so much more than I give! The kids are always happy and optimistic, making this a better world. So much has change hasn't it?! and it is so good. To God be the glory for the work that is going on! My thai is a little rusty but I managed to share a testimony, sing and pray!

Nothing like home

As I type this, I sit in familiar surroundings, the sights and smells of home enveloping me. It is so good to be back! The family picked me up at the airport and it was in tears of joy that I greeted them. Together again. Been looking forward to today for the longest time. We drove to a cafe that I absolutely love and enjoyed a delicious meal while trying to fill them in with as much of the big and little details of my life since being away. Oh how I just love this good solid family bonding. I can hardly wait for tomorrow. Baan-nana! happy as can be.

1 week more

Advanced Evangelism & Discipleship Class

“Lydia do you understand?” my lecturer patiently asked. I looked at him and shook my head again. I really struggled through my first few weeks at school and now I can't believe I am into my final week for this quarter! Yay!

Putting the crazy assignments and stress factor aside, EAST has become a place I can call home. I enjoy the multi-cultural community; everyone cares and is concerned for each other. I feel I belong. “It’s not about the grades you have on that paper but how much you have gotten out of it.” My lecturers have been wonderful mentors to me.

I cannot wait to fly back on 26th Sept - 3rd Oct the day after my exams, to be reunited with the family and to be woken at dawn by sunlight streaming in through the windows. Not forgetting to mention the constant cacophony of bull frogs in the field when night settles. I need to get back to recharge!