Ten days ago, as I boarded a plane at LAX, I thought my days of long road trips were over. No more day trips to San Diego or weekend circuits through the San Joaquin valley. No more days of three meetings and a service. At least until next furlough, right? Well, when I thought that, I think God laughed. This weekend Mark and Janie took […]
Introducing…
… the students! This is Sam’s intermediate class with Belle, Bobby, Woon, and Yui. This is Elaina teaching her beginner class with Tiny, Nown, Tua, and Am. Here are students spending time after class in the coffee shop. Jiew, Milk, and Pong with their teacher, E-Beth And on another note, my pastors King and Apple are about to have a baby! Apple is very big […]
Students + Teachers = English Center!
A team of 5 students from Evangel University is working at the English Center giving it a great kick-off! So far we have just over 25 students after 2 days of classes, and we are expecting more to come! Thanks for praying! Also an update – I found an apartment that is in the area where I wanted to live. It’s new and not finished […]
Two and a Half Days
Day 1: Landed at 9:00am; smoothly glided through customs (even my bike!); hung out with Mark and Janie – found a hotel, went shopping for some things for the English Center, lunch at our friend Milk’s restaurant; went to TLC to meet the Evangel Team; met my friends Wor and Paew at the mall for some food and talk; had dinner with my friend Jake; […]
I’m here!!!
Yes it’s true. I’ve arrived in Thailand safely, my luggage arrived safely, and I am loving it. Yesterday I bought a Thai SIM card; went shopping with Mark and Janie, my mentor missionaries; visited at my church and met the Evangel team; and spent time with friends!!! Today I may get a Thai bank account; apply for paperwork to purchase a motorbike; and who knows […]
FOR SALE
Well, I can’t take my car to Thailand, and I can’t park it at my parents’ house for three years, so it’s gotta go. 2001 FORD EXPLORER XLS 4 door / 4L v6 / power brakes / power steering / cruise control / 107k miles / two keys and locking key fobs / comes with two sets of mats – rubber and carpet / runs […]
Last Two Weeks
It’s strange to think about leaving. Of course I’m excited, but in these Last Two Weeks there is a lot to do, but at the same time things are winding down and it feels strange. What do these Last Two Weeks hold? — Only TWO more services! Wow! — Only one more time to speak at Youth. — GRADUATION! — Time with my family — Going-away party — […]
IT’S OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Short-term visa has arrived (long-term visa to come in Thailand)… Ticket is purchased… I’m leeeeeeeaving ooon a jet plane… June 2nd I fly from LAX to Bangkok!!!!!!!!! Can you tell I’m excited? My life is super busy right now (as always) – finishing up my graduate degree, finishing up itineration responsibilities, finishing up everything – and it’s hard to organize thoughts in my head, especially […]
The Latest News!
Guess what?! My target date is June 2nd!!! Check it out – I have posted my most recent newsletter, and you can read it here. You can also read other newsletters here.
Radio Revelations Part III – Tickets, “Bleeding Love,” and more “Road”
A few more things I’ve learned and observed from the radio: 7) On Tickets: Have you ever wondered how many theme park and concert tickets are given away on any given day by radio stations all over the nation? THOUSANDS. 8) On “Bleeding Love”: You can hardly listen to a few radio stations for 15 minutes without hearing Leona Lewis’ song “Bleeding Love.” A lot […]