Owl Baby

My husband found this juvenile (?) owl in the road Tuesday night. I asleep already when he came home, but woke up hearing him say sorry and he had a surprise. I was kind of half awake, then I heard him say "I love you baby... I love you baby" Oh, I thought, how sweet. Then. I realized he was in the other room! What? I got up to see what was going on and here was my 'surprise' — a young Asian barred owlet.

He must have been stunned by a car or motorbike, because he was in the road when Seyha found him, unable to fly far and falling over on his side. For a couple days he was like that, just flopped over or laying on the side that wasn't hurt. We talked with friends on campus who are bird watchers / have bird experience, and the recommended different places and people. Most of the 3 days was spent waiting and praying as to what we should do. But then there was the issue of feeding him!

We also learned that he was determined to escape (I don't blame him) and would fly / flop into the balcony window in the morning around dawn (when I get up). After the first night we had to put a box over his basket to keep him from continuing to injure himself.


Look at this pissed off little bird! Oh, if looks could kill! Sorry little bird, we want to make sure you'll be ok!


We fed him chicken chopped up small, and sometimes some water from a soaked Q-tip. We really learned alot about how God cares for us... and how sometimes you have to give someone what they need, rather than what you 'think' they need. On the 2nd day, we also gave him a little gecko/lizard I found that was stunned/stepped on. He at it in a big gulp, gulp, gulp!

The pictures below are from tonight. After Sabbath sundown, we went to the market and got some dinner and also some chicken meat again. We were praying because we found out Friday his bone wasn't broken, and they gave him a pain killer injection to help him be able to stretch it out more. Those vets weren't owl specialists, but we were relieved he'd be able to get back home soon! So, when we got home with our groceries and baggie of chicken, we fed him some, and checked out his leg. After some more chicken, we tried perching him on the basket, which he did fairly well, only a little wobbly.


But then — he flew around the room! And did quite well landing on some furniture. My husband and I talked and believed he'd be ok to let go. We said a little prayer for him and took him on the short bike ride to the trees Seyha had found him by.


It was so dark, and neither of us thought to bring a flashlight. I kept trying to do the pre-flash trigger on the camera, but took several ground/ tree shots. I know it was a little emotional for my husband... he really did a lot of asking and driving around for this little bird. He'd even get up in the middle of the night to check and see if he was still hungry or thirsty. But we're both happy he can go back to his family and be free, just how God meant him to be.



By little owl! We love you! God cares for you and so do we!

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care." (Matthew 10:29) I think this counts for owls too... and even all the birds that have been falling from the sky. And the dying fish too!

But, I also believe those animals dying in vast numbers is part of Bible prophecy — not that God wants to kill His creation, but I believe they're tired of living in this world of suffering and sin. I believe Jesus is coming back soon! Are you ready?

"for the Lord hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land. By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery… Therefore shall the land mourn…the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away." (Hosea 4:1-3)

"And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died…" (Revelation 8:9)

May God transform the heart and mind of every willing, humble heart. May He prepare us to meet Him soon! :)

Prison Ministry (from Feb 20)

A couple weeks ago, the other volunteers and I went to help the Bangkok Adventist Hospital team with prison ministries. Through gracious donations of care packages, supplies and time, we were able to help care for and minister to many prisoners. This prison has about 4,000 inmates, and supplies and even beds are scarce. If the prisoner has no family or friends to bring him new flip-flops or toiletries, he goes without. Our church ministry donated 2,000 care packages to those without family or friends. Also, we saw about 400 dental patients that day. There is next to no resource for them when having medical or dental problems, so we were thankful that God could use us to be a blessing. We also had a small worship program with the kids singing songs. We are praying that God would help strengthen our brothers in prison.

Triage for inmates. They are short-staffed, it seems and they help each other with this process.

Setting up tools and pharmacy.


The student missionaries I work with helping assist! Good job you guys!


Part of the sterilization process. The line behind doubled after lunch. Can you imagine *your* waiting room like this? Below, mother and daughter team as assistants. :)


Here we are in one section of the prison, with the piles of care packages. Even though it was quite hot, everyone was in a good mood for this gift giving process.


Many of the prisoners had been without shoes for quite some time. They looked happy to get new flip-flops!

Back at the dental station, here is the old auto-clave. We are praying for a new one, since it so old and we don't know how long it will last. In order to keep visiting prisons and doing this ministry, we must have sterile tools, since we cycle through them constantly — about ever 10 minutes. A replacement auto-clave costs about 2500USD. Please pray that God would touch someone's heart to help us with this need.


The kids cheered some of the prisoners with songs and a short worship service. :)

After lunch I got to help, and learned about the different tools. These guys are tough (and happy to see the dentist), but I still cringed for them every time we had to dig the roots out! :(

Inmates from another section receiving their care packages... I could hardly believe there were 4,000 at this prison. The men sleep in shifts since there aren't enough beds/mats. Please pray that God would comfort their hearts. And pray that we could continue to visit and help.

Rice Donation and Fun with Kids!

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

This last Saturday we had a rice donation to a community in need. I put this picture first, of our prayer during church that morning. I believe when we pray, God truly answers in amazing ways. It is a blessing to, because here, before we have prayer together, we sing “As We Come to You in Prayer”— which is the same song we sing back at my home church! AND when we close the worship program, we sing “We Have this Hope,” that my friends at the Indonesian church always sing as a closing song... so I'm comforted with these little similarities. :) But I'm most thankful, that no matter where I am, God hears and answers prayer.

There was planning beforehand regarding which families were in the most need, family size, etc. Here are some of our church friends discussing with the community leaders how to organize things properly, so there wouldn't be confusion. And my friend documenting the whole event. :)


Getting hydrated to help out and serve!

God faithfully provided more than enough rice, canned foods — and even some goodies for the children! One of our ESL/Spanish teacher's mom and grandma lovingly wrapped small packages for the kids.
It was great to have musical talent too... I'm glad they could sing songs in Thai. I felt the people were greatly calmed and blessed.

One of the community leaders was so happy for this blessing. He was sharing how God used us to answer prayers to provide for the people of this community! I will be praying that God continues to provide for their needs and food — but also that He would provide spiritual food from the Bible too. :)


Are you ready to help out with a kids program?? Of course you are! :) I had a great time singing and playing with my friends – and I learned a new game too! Sorry, no pictures of the games... too busy playing!

“If you're happy and you know it say, ‘Amen!’”


Empty truck in the background.. me and my new friends. :)