Hosting Volunteers

For almost 8 months I have been going back and forth on facebook with this girl (Tisha) I have never met before regarding volunteer work. She claimed she knew me at a party but I knew I was not at that fellowship. She said I friended her on fb but I do not remember that so I came to the conclusion I did it by accident, considering we have a mutual friend. Finally after waiting for Gods perfect timing she ended up coming out to volunteer with a friend. When they first arrived I was sure I had never met her before and she was sure I did. After some puzzling contemplation we later realized that she had the wrong girl and had never met me before. It was quite funny to come to the conclusion we didnt know eachother but God had us meet for His service and glorify his name. What an incredible time of showing Gods love! This was my first time hosting volunteers and preparing a schedule for them. It was challenging at times for them as well as for me, having little experience hosting/setting up a missions trip. They were very flexible and open to the schedule and speed of service. Thank you Tisha and Rachel for coming and being a blessing. The children loved you and I was refreshed by your fellowship and company. Many blessings as you continue to follow the Lord's leading in your life. Much Love! Doris



Copy of My Animoto Video

Same Same But Different

  A couple of weeks ago I saw a cage full of bunnies. They were so cute I couldn’t help but to lean in and get a closer look. All the bunnies started pressing through the cage except one. I realized they were all hungry and were waiting to be fed. They were so eager that even the ones in the back were fidgeting around trying to find their way through the crowd. The one that wasn’t pressing through stuck out to me so much. He was just a bit behind the rest and sat there waiting patiently. It was pretty cool. I couldn’t help but to be amazed at how peaceful he looked compared to the rest. The bible says…. Psa 46:10  Be still, and know that I am God.” I was also reminded of the scripture in Psalm 23, “The Lord is my Shepherd….I shall not want.”

In times of uncertainty and not knowing when the things that we need will come through we can be assured that the Lord will not forsake us and that he knows our needs better than we do. He will provide.

The Lord does not allow these times of waiting so that we squirm and he can watch us one more time fretting. He allows times of waiting so that it can be an end of future worrying and fretting.  The rest and comfort that comes in his timing of provision reveals one more time that He is God and He will always provide for us, for HE is our Shepherd.. To show us we never need to fear or wonder IF…but know HE is God and HE will!

For the last couple of months my schedule has been the same…school and H2O orphanage. Although the educational system in Thailand needs a LOT of work we do see some progress with the students. When we arrive on the grounds they greet us in English and show an eagerness to learn. I think the amount of time that has been invested has given them a greater confidence in learning a new language. I have truly enjoyed my time at the Umphang Primary School and have seen the benefits gradually. This town is so small and as soon as we started working at the school we had the opportunity to get to know all the kids in town as well as figure out who their parents are. We have been a part of numerous functions that have allowed us to experience the ways of Thailand and build relationships with people we might have never seen. In the beginning I wasn’t sure how helpful I would be in teaching English but the little that has been done has on several occasions been recognized as a blessing from my God. The teachers are all Buddhist and know that I am Christian but they recognize my God and thank him for the help.

A couple of weeks ago I had to stop using my motorbike because of mechanical issues. I was asking around to find a rented automatic motorbike and this is not easy to do in this area. One of the teachers agreed to rent me out her bike for a small fee and I was so grateful to her. As I was saying thank you to her she replied to not thank her but to thank my God who was providing it for me! It astonishes me the subtle and few remarks that are made about our God. They may not know him but my prayer is that they have seen Him through us in our short time here.

Recently we hosted volunteers from NY. They came with supplies from donations made back in the states. The children were really blessed and we now have two big drawers full of craft supplies. Thank you Tisha and Rachel for your time and labor of love!

Regarding pictures: I am not sure why I can not post pictures on this blog. It loads but does not allow me to post the pics . I think the location and site just arent in harmony :) but if you would like to see pictures please feel free to visit my facebook page. Thank you to all who have been following and supporting along the way. Will post again soon.

PS. I know I wrote a lot...making up for lost time I guess:)