Sorry that it has taken me a bit longer to get my blog out this week. For whatever reason, I have been a bit busier this week...or at least it feels that way!
If you have been paying attention to world news, Southeast Asia has been getting hit with some major storms. Chiang Mai has started to feel the effects of the Typhoon. So far, I believe there have been 4 deaths in the area. It hasn't flooded yet where I am staying. We seem to be on higher ground and still able to get around. Unfortunately, a few of the staff members at COC have been flooded and needed help getting out today by boat. There is a large river that runs through Chiang Mai called the Ping river, which is what overflowed yesterday afternoon. As well, there is a moat in the center of town which can cause problems if it continues to rain. There is another Typhoon headed this way. By the time it hits us, it should be a tropical storm. Even though it will be downgraded, it still packs a mighty punch. Please pray for the countries being effected: Phillipines, Vietnam, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia...Pretty much all the surrounding countries need prayer.
I am feeling a bit better. My fever is gone and most of my cough. Thanks for praying for that. It isn't much fun being sick, especially in another country. Thank goodness I thought to bring some cold medicine with me!!
This week we have been busy learning about the nature and character of God. Such good stuff. We have an amazing God and love that we get to have that relationship with Him! Wednesday, we had hands on training with the children's ministry. COC has it's own preschool, so we were able to work with the kids. It was a great change of pace and fun to play with play-dough as well as the kids! It was also fun working with people that are good at what they do. Jenny does a great job with the preschoolers....reminded me of Mary Cockrill except Jenny has an Irish accent.
Also on Wednesday's, we have been doing an Urban Outreach to Chiang Mai University. The goal is to establish relationships with the students and hopefully bridge the gap to the Thai church that runs out of COC. Not sure if I ever mentioned that but COC has 3 church services - Thai, Burmese and the International (the one I go to). It has been a bit of a challenge connecting with the students. Mostly due to the language barrier. The last 2 visits have been good though. Even though language is a challenge, the Thai students want to practice their English...which is good because we want to learn our Thai. I hope that by the end of our time here, we will make at least 1 or 2 good relationships that will continue.
Prayer Requests:
- Continue to pray for my dad. He is still waiting on a final word from Nashville about the possible treatments available for the prostate...which one will allow him to continue with the bone marrow transplant. He has been extremely blessed with amazing Dr.'s and nurses in Cleveland and Nashville. It has also been cool to hear about the relationships that have been built because of the cancer in my dad. Pray for wisdom on how to handle the treatments and that God would continue to use my parents in this unique situation.
- The weather in Southeast Asia.
- Strength & clarity for myself. That I would be able to discern through some of the teaching. That I wouldn't take things at face value, but that I search the scriptures to understand who God really is. Also, that I would be able to hear clearly from God about my next steps after my time here in Thailand.
I love hearing from you - so keep me posted on how you are doing! If you are interested in skyping let me know. I had a great visit with Mary, Shane & Elijah on Wednesday!
Talk with you soon!
~Kari
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