Monday 1/21/19

Today we got a later start from our hotel and we decided to walk the 2.9 miles to Thoo Mwee Khee school. Our path took us through Phop Phra as we wound our way through the side roads and along the main road. There were so many sights and shops to see as we walked. Many stores selling sundries and food items all along the way. Our stop was a familiar name to most Americans: 7-Eleven (they are all over Thailand). We cooled down with a drink and sat and rested awhile. This was just over halfway.

Once we got to the school we were able to find Jessica in the middle of teaching one of her classes.

We then went to one of Brandon’s classes where he was teaching the post 10 students better ways of teaching. They included us in there practical study. We really enjoyed this. After that we went to a speaking class to listen to students give a 2-3 minute speech on ‘Who do you admire the most in your life?’ Many of the students included a mother or teacher as that person. Our presence served as a little more intimidating as they didn’t only have their classmates, but a few more strangers. Brandon was happy we could give them that experience. We will go to school for more of this tomorrow.

After an evening meal that Sherry made at Pastor Peacefully’s home (Kevin and I put together a tire swing which we will put up later this week) we headed over to the community hall for a concert of sorts with a visiting Korean team and some of the Karen students. That was quite an experience as well. Now we are home after a long day with a pickup call for 9:15 tomorrow morning to head back to school.

We are so pleased to hear of CBC’s special offering to raise some money for a new swing set. The younger children only have this right now.

With the help of their generous gift we plan to purchase more functional and much larger playground equipment for the use by the younger primary students who live in the dormitories.

Until tomorrow…