Village Church Meeting

Last night we hung out with some of the members of a village church here in the Isan region of Thailand. First, everyone went around in the circle to share about what God has been doing for them. A lesson was taught out of 1 Timothy 2 then we prayed and had communion together. MaeGaan was our hostess, the very happy lady you see in the way back. She prepared a meal of sticky rice, fish, and chicken. It was so nice to be there with people who were once Buddhists, then new believers, then disciples, then leaders training others. Many villages are still without churches in this area. Please add NE Thailand to your prayers.

Ooooo! Happy!

Aslan has a signature saying whenever something happens that he thinks is just wonderful. "Ooooo, Hap-py!" If I put on a favorite movie, or watch Elmo on YouTube, or give him a scoop of ice cream or let him ride his tricycle outside, I can guarantee his response. "Ooooo, Hap-py!"

I had an "Ooooo, Hap-py!"moment the other day. I was telling a fellow missionary friend, Susan, of the few little things I miss from America. Things that I didn't expect to miss.

1) Sudafed. The kind you have to sign for, you know, the kind that actually works. This allergy to mold is going to make the rainy season seem so much longer.
2) Dawn dish detergent. There are no dishwashers and no hot water to wash dishes, so I miss Dawn and seeing the grease run away at one drop.
3) Degree deodorant. I have found sprays, I have found roll-on, and gels but I can't find a solid deodorant anywhere. Since deodorants can be about $6 or so here, I expect it to work especially in this heat. Well, we have been missing our Degree.

When Susan was in America last, she picked up a year supply of Degree!!!! And she shared some!!! I now have 2! So that was my "Ooooo, Hap-py!" moment. I never thought I could be this delighted over deodorant. :) It's the little things.

What makes you happy?