It's a little weird traveling in Thailand, because most people think I'm Thai. I think if I knew just a few more words, I could probably get away with it, but that really doesn't matter because I have no idea what people are saying to me. Ben, Seyha and myself went out to Kanchanaburi to visit the national park and the tiger temple. People gave us interesting looks and even more so when they learned we're from 3 different countries. That little town is so beautiful! Oh, and it has been a relief to me to see mountains again! We stayed with one of Seyha's friends, the mom of one of his classmates. Valerie was really hospitable and full of life for someone her age. I am glad to have met older missionaries who are willing to live outside of their comfort zone for the sake of helping others. Her kids have since grown and she teaches at the bamboo school (www.banbooschool.org), which is an incredible challenge and ministry. There are about 70 students/residents, mostly Burmese. The cute little girl that Val is holding is only about 5 months old, and was left in the hospital. Her mom gave birth to her, then snuck out in the middle of the night. If she only knew who she was abandoning. The kids there all have similar stories, misplaced or abandoned, but they have learned the love of God and help each other with everything. There's a pic of Val's amazing view from her back patio of the river and thick trees (including a banana tree we helped her harvest).
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