Aaaaand we're back! I can't believe it's only been 2 weeks since I left the U.S. Things never slow down here so as soon as I arrived back at camp last Monday, it was back to work as usual! Thank you all so much for your prayers! Traveling was very smooth, no delays, and no problems. I even had two check-in bags, one was overweight, and I had no baggage fees at all! Praise God for providing!
When I arrived at KT, a team was there led by the first ever KT volunteer, who may as well be a legend the way she is remembered and talked about. Three years ago, at the age of nineteen, she came to Thailand and lived at the old KT, or as we call it, "death hill." This location was on a steep hill, there were no buildings, no school, no place for the kids to play, and it was overrun with animals and fecies. She had a vision for a new KT and drew a picture of a school and real buildings for the kids to live in, and a place for kids to play. How awesome to see God transform Shekinah Children's home from "death hill." How our God loves to bless us! How our God takes care of His children! What a good God we serve!
Things are already looking a lot different, due to the amazing volunteers God has drawn to Thailand. At KT, we now have a young couple, (also from MT) that will be acting as dorm parents for the kids. Because a lot of my previous responsibilities are now there's, I will be going to Pastor Jimmy's school on Tuesday through Thursday of each week to teach English to the 24 students there. This school has never had a consistent volunteer before, and the kids are very behind in their English skills. More than that, before I left, I prayed that God would give me an opportunity to visit the kids at Jimmy's more often. He answered that quickly and specifically by my "boss" telling me that I was now their English teacher. I look forward to getting to know and love these kids more! They are ages 5-14. I have no experience in teaching English, but God never seems to let me stay comfortable for long, so I ask that you pray for me as I try to figure out this new adventure of teaching ESL!
My house now has a frame and a roof! The walls should be up soon, and hopefully in less than two weeks,  my house will be finished! Thank you all again for the support for this! I can't wait to see how God will use this house! It is dedicated to Him and His work! May He use it as He wills!
In about thirty minutes, I will be picking up Amy and Kyle (my sister and brother-in-law) from the airport! They are just beginning their adventure here in Thailand for six months, teaching English to hill tribe children up north. This location has two hundred kids and Amy and Kyle, as well as one more volunteer who just arrived, are the first help they've ever received. Pray as they adjust to life and routines here! Pray they connect with the kids easily and find ways to communicate! Pray teaching comes naturally and is something they look forward to each day!
I am so excited to begin life here again. Thank you all for your prayers and support! God is moving in Thailand and in my life! Praise God from whom all blessing flow!