Well, it took me long enough!

     Thailand is 180 degrees different than Muskegon, only 90 degrees in temperature difference though. Bangkok is a very old city and it's easy to tell by simply walking on the sidewalk, its very beat up and smashed. When we all arrived at the airport, a group of staff from Santisuk picked us up and took us to a place called the mall inn. My first impression of it wasn't great, but from seeing how most people live in this area of Bangkok I am thankful that I even get my own bedroom. We are extremely rich in the U.S.

The students here at Santisuk are still getting used to us and we to them, but from what I can see right now, they are very kind and thankful that we are here to teach them. Our classes are different, but I will do my best to describe them. Pastor Tom and Wendy teach two level 2 classes, level 2 classes are easier than level 1 because the students have already taken level 1 at Santisuk. David and Steve teach level 1, they have a small knowledge of the english language, but are still learning much. Rita has been helping in many different classes, Evelyn teaches level 2 and level 3, level three students have a good knowledge of english. Mel and Rosemary teach levels 1 and 3. Please pray that we will not just teach students good english, but that they will know and follow Jesus.

Aside from the people here, Thai food in itself is an adventure. 2 words the students tell us to say are "My pet", that's the way it sounds, but in Thai it means: "no spices". I'm amazed how these people's tongues don't disintegrate from the food they eat.

Being in Thailand is very interesting, in both good ways and bad ways. One thing seen almost everywhere here are statues and/or paintings of buddha, its a very deceived place, and they need the love of God more than anything right now.

Please keep us in your prayers.