Archive for December, 2008

Thanks giving

MomoCat December 28th, 2008

Before any American says that I am behind times, this was the title a buddhist university student gave to his prayer.  We had 44 students from Chulalongkorn University stay for a week, to help prepare the site for the hospital.  It was a stretch to our facilities (that which we have) and it was a week when Dokmai was sick.  Ho, hum.  My volunteers pulled together to make things happen.  Then Cody and his family (who are from building backgrounds) came too. Our activities all had to restricted to the dining room as the school building had become a dormitory.  It meant university students were jammed into our small kitchen, preparing their food, while we were in the adjacent dining room worshipping God.  At times we sang so loud, I am sure they all had headaches!

 On the last night of the full week, we had a farewell bonfire party.  In the afternoon, Ruang came to ask if it was okay if he (a buddhist), prayed to our christian God.  Here is his prayer, as he wrote and spoke it:

Thanks giving

 

Dear Father in heaven, I thank you for this joyful moment that you have given us and for all the lovely faces of children and teachers in this

Bamboo School. Despite all the hard work and problems that we encounter through our time together, Lord, we would like to thank you for the energy, wisdom and safety that you have granted upon us through our work, friendships and unity amongst us. 

 

Lord, we would never thank you enough for your love and care for us, in that you helped us to overcome all the problems and differences in our races, languages and religion.  Surely we know that you have blessed us so that we as students from

Chulalongkorn University can be a blessing to this land, so we can meet our new lovely friends in this village, and to make a change in our lives.

 

Lastly, we want to pray to you that you will give us fresh minds and spirit, in order for us to enjoy our last night together in

Bamboo School and make it a wonderful night that we will never forget.  We know you are a mighty God and that you will bring us together again.  In Jesus name, we pray.  Amen

 

Chulalongkorn University (EBA)

Ruang PokwanvitWhat a mighty God we serve!  We turned visitors into a part of the family…. they are coming back in the next two weeks!!

It’s started

MomoCat December 16th, 2008

This working for God is something else!  Last week we were in preparation for the building team coming from Chulalorkorn University… it came to Sunday night, and I rushed Lukai and our friend Ben, to Sai yok to catch the bus, intending to collect some funds, purchase fruit for the incoming visitors, and to visit Bilay and MOremorechore at the hospital.. We made it to the bus!  When I went to the ATM to get funds, the problem started!!   Firstly the ATM was “off line”.   So I visited Bilay and gave him my last 80 baht for food.  Then back to the ATM….  There was a commotion behind me … a car pulled in, and this lady spoke thai rapidly, climbed into my car and motioned that she was going home with me??  My thai ears failed to understand her message!

She directed me to her beautiful home overlooking the river.  She then rang her son, who translated that she had heard about Bamboo School and she wanted to donate some fruit and funds for us!!  God knew her, I didn’t!

Now 44 visiting students are experiencing life on the edge of the jungle… cooking for themselves and bathing in the river!!  I will transport a patient to the Children’s hospital tomorrow and then meet a family of builders who fly in tomorrow night!  I think I am having the day off!! driving in Bangkok!  Praise God for maturity of Leslie and Somsee, the support of past volunteers and for all the good things that come from God.

PS. the birthday was different, with kids dressed up as a medical team… cute nurses and babies in scrubs!