Hi! Things are going well in Bangkok so far, but we've hit a cold spell. What is a cold spell in Bangkok you ask? 57-62 degrees farenheit. I'm sure you're all throwing up your hands thinking "COLD?", yet, remember many places don't have hot water (thankfully I do) and there are tile floors everywhere (which are great in hot season), no indoor heat, and plenty of wind. Mix that with not expecting it to be cold and wearing light sweaters and having cold drinks easily at your disposale, but hot ones are a little harder to find. Also, the temperature will go well above 100 in a couple of months. Feeling sorry for me yet? Didn't think so. haha. Worth a shot, right?
Please continue praying for Jan. She has told me several times she's very confused, but she never verbalizes what she's confused about. She's talked with me a little about being Buddhist and Christian as well as the ramifications becoming Christian may have on her family. I'm sure there is more going on in her head than she's telling me. She has said she will come to church next week. Sadly, she has a class in the morning, so she can't get to church until the "official" church is over. However, it's really good that she comes and just hangs out. Relationships are VERY important in Thailand and she's spending time with me and other Thai girls at church. Arm and I are planning on going to her cousin's Buddhist wedding in a few weeks. While there will be a few things we're not allowed to do, we feel it's important we go so that her mom will get to meet us and see that if her daughter does become Christian, it doesn't mean she can't attend family ceremonies. It is normal for Thai Christians to attend Buddhist weddings, funerals, etc. and not participate in the religious aspects of it.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. It's very important and I feel truly blessed.
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