Thursday October 30, 2008

Dear Family and Friends:

We have arrived in Bangkok and had a (mostly) restful night. We wanted to share with you a couple of highlights so far:

While not detained, Alex was asked by Thai Customs officials to join them for a special investigation of his luggage. The officials questioned the well digging equipment and charged an import duty of 30% (for which we had planned). As Tom enjoyed the experience Alex commented “Nothing is fun at 12:30 at night”
Jerry, Sylvia, and Jim patiently waited for Alex to be “released”.
At Bangkok Christian Guest House, we have met several missionaries doing God’s work in Thailand and Myanmar. One newlywed couple of three months, was headed back to Myanmar. We met two ladies from Virginia who were teaching English and Bible Studies to Burmese refugees in the Mae Sot area. They were on a multi-month mission

Today we gather supplies for our work in Mae Sot. Somchai Panya is on the way from Mae Sot to Bangkok to meet us.

Tomorrow we will drive the 500 kilometers to Mae Sot.

We thank God for our safe travel. We ask you to continue to pray for us as we travel north and for His wisdom and direction.

Sharing Christ,
Alex, Jerry, Sylvia, Tom and Jim