Cycling trip to Kao Yai

Last Sunday we did a cycling trip to Kao Yai National Park. It was SO beautiful, I wish I had more pictures to post (but I couldn't really haul downhill and take pictures!). There were only 3 of us this time, since everyone else was cramming for finals, but we had an amazing time. 

We cycled around and went to one of the many waterfalls, and then cycled down the mountain. As my hands got numb from riding the brakes, I enjoyed the dream-like quality of the ride down the steep and windy road. Lush tropical forest, fresh and cool mountain air, butterflies lazily flitting by.... then one almost flew into my mouth. 

Anyway. I also got to pet a baby deer! It licked my hands, probably because I was so sweaty/salty. Seyha was such an encouragement to me, and I'm thankful his cyclist friend patiently bore with me as I walked my bike uphill when I couldn't make it (unfortunately this was several times). 

Next week is our youth cycling and evangelism camp in Cambodia. I'm praying that the young people would be richly blessed, and I'm praying I can keep up!

Lao church and Vegetarian restaurant!

Seyha and I felt so welcomed and cared for visiting this Adventist church in Laos. The members were so kind and thoughtful of us, and, also let us taste some of their recipes for the vegetarian restaurant they're starting up soon! Please keep Laos in prayer, the Christians here are very regulated, and sharing your faith publicly is illegal. But in spite of the restrictions, the friends we made at this church are cheerfully doing what they can to share God's love and His health message in their community.

Can you imagine being required to have a communist flag in your church?

I'm thankful this market was partially open and not so stuffy! 

Every time I look at how meat is handled, I am proud to be a vegetarian / wanna-be vegan. Yes, there are TONS of flies all over this meat, sucking up the blood and laying their eggs. Sick.

Our two sweet Laotion cooks... hooray for tofu! Vegetarians across the world unite! Pray for them as they study more about biblical health principles and raise funds to rent a space for the restaurant!

Someone picking out the freshest frogs.

Totally amazing food.

My first design in Thai and Muak Lek Evangelism

This was a super fast flyer that needed to be done the same day. I have never felt so at peace about the text for a project, since I couldn't read it! It was relaxing to let other finesse the copy and hand-hold me through the revisions...  The Theology department hosted an Evangelism series at the town close by. There were a lot of youth, since they come to the center there for English tutoring. It was a great blessing and the college looks forward to doing more outreach in the neighboring communities.  

Last Sabbath... Dash Point park!

My last Sabbath!! My brother and Nathan and Nichole went out to the park to enjoy the sunshine. Then we just hung out and had dinner together... the Hwang family has truly been a support and blessing to me and my family. I will miss you much.. May God bless you in all you do.






I couldn't believe there was a tree blooming on the beach! Really beautiful...

Small hike...



Somehow I knew she'd make sure to get the sneakers in... still in my church clothes...





Snow out on the mountains.




As soon as these kids saw Nichole climbing the tree 'down', they rushed to try and get ahead of her!


Biggest horse book ever!

Pastor Teves back from the Great Controversy / Reformation tour in Europe. He crawled into the cave where the Waldenses and other Christians were hiding from the persecution of the Catholic church. They were all smoked to death for their belief in freedom of religion and the right to own bibles.

Also makes a good pillow?