daughters and sons

To all that have joined this journey by prayer, financially, or reading these blogs thank you. I would like to introduce you to a few of the people that in 4 short weeks have impacted me for a life-time. 

the team -photo by abby cunningham

-So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2
yes. the team. 18 people that i am amazed by every single day. i am in awe of how the Lord uses each of them to reflect Christ to me all in different ways. learning to live as the body of Christ with these people has been a privilege. through them Christ loves and encourages, not only me but everyone they are around. for whatever reason i keep thinking of us all as tiny babies and how the Lord knew that summer 2011 we would all be in Thailand. incredible. i love you guys. susu! (keep fighting in Thai) 

ministry partner: courtney

everyone meet courtney aka farsigh *her thai name*- she has a love for life that is contagious plus she is hilarious. o and she thinks she is part thai (it is hot here maybe the heat is getting to her) the past four weeks i have had a blast with courtney. i am so encouraged by her willingness to try anything and her heart to learn what it is God wants to teach her. even in struggles and frustrations she tells herself to get over it and trust the Lord. she got pretty sick during week two and had a little visit to the hospital...trooper this one. what a blessing that the Lord wrote our summer together. love you j-moon-sun...i mean buddy!

P'Fone

God is so good to me. oh my goodness. words can't even describe how thankful i am for this woman of God. P'Fone has been on staff with campus outreach for 10 years. courtney and i get to spend our days with her and LOVE IT. Her heart for the Lord is beautiful. Her life declares the truth of a life hidden in Christ. thank you Jesus for letting me know her and see her love for the Kingdom. we have talked a lot about rejection and how we are to live unashamed of the gospel. she loves Gods word and uses it in all of her encouragement.

* O LORD, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone! Jeremiah 17:14 

* As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” Romans 10:11

two of the many verses she has shared with me. i love being around her and know the Lord will continue to use her in the lives of many. my sister P'Fone!

Ning and I on Sunday

Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Ning! She is a fourth year at KKU and became a Christian at the Thai Summer Project in march (yes summer in march). she is so fun to be around and is such a dedicated student. i am so thankful that the Lord is letting me get to know her this summer. i have learned so much from her already. she came over early the other morning to make a wonderful video for courtney's birthday! hilarious. be praying that the Lord continues to root both of us deeper into Himself and that our faith in Him will encourage one another!    

science faculty: freshie badminton
(we play twice a week with the freshman)

me, mac (don't worry he is famous), beer

Beer is a freshie we have met during our time on campus. she came with us to the temple trip and to the mall for lunch one saturday. she always has such a big smile on her face and so friendly to us. i hope that we get more time around her this summer!

me, p'fone, dow, courtney, ning, jelly, p'terri
after church on Sunday. Ning was baptized! 

beautiful daughters of the almighty Father.

abby (her photo too)

not only do i get to walk around all day with mirrors of Christ i get to share a room with one of the brightest shimmering reflections. abby and i are roommates...room 301 commonly confused with 501. funny story really....a thai girl slept walked into our room and well then into my bed. yeaa. still laughing. o it happened 3 weeks ago. God is so sweet in His design of me and abby and the details! perfect that we are both slightly messy (you can be your own judge on how slightly)  -really i love this girl. apparently our grandmas were best friends...and our moms played together as children? had no clue until the day before we left but hey looks like the tradition continues. much love Jesus. abby is incredibly encouraging and shares what she is learning about our God with the best words. i am learning truck loads from her and even though our late nights might catch up with us soon i love hearing her heart and how God is pulling her into His arms and dancing with her from Heaven! -love you roooms!

roller-coster

courtney's birthday party

so that was my attempt to introduce you to people you may never meet this side of heaven- but because of you and your willingness to give and pray for this trip i have met. thank you. i have been learning so much here in thailand. God is teaching me more and more about his unfailing love and how in Him we have everything. God is who He says He is and the grace and mercy He gives me everyday is incredible. as it all sinks in a new weight presses on my heart for those that don't know Him. for those who have never even heard. my heart is breaking and God is pulling out things i never thought i would see. He is cutting from me what ties me to the earth and showing me where my true desire should be. He is the one who satisfies our longings. so as those of you in america celebrated fathers day i pray that God moves in your heart to a deeper understanding of Him as Father. the creator of heaven and earth knows me as His daughter and is so sweet in reminding me.   

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!...

1 John 3:1