Waiting Brings Renewal

Blessed 2021 to you.

We thought our waiting will soon be over. Thailand was the first country outside of China to register cases of Covid-19. But it has recorded low cases compared to other Southeast Asian countries. In fact, our children told us that life in Mae Sai was returning to normal.

Yet, as Thailand was opening its borders for tourists and migrant workers. An outbreak happened. The Thai government once again placed travel restrictions.

Our waiting continues and waiting is hard. But God’s word assures us. We are thankful to the Lord for His promise that waiting brings renewal.

But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31

We thank the Lord that although we are far away, it is like we are at home with the children. Not only because we get in touch with them through the internet. But also because of the discipline of the children to follow the daily activity schedule. This is the system they grew up in that includes morning devotion and evening worship.

We are thankful to the Lord, for Jillian for the capability to look after the children. Thankful for our Pastor friends who are helping her in teaching and guiding them.

We are thankful to the Lord for healing and provisions for my kidney cancer. Monitoring continues. He will have blood tests in February.

We thank the Lord for the opportunity to lead online Bible Studies. Also for the opportunity to join online prayer groups and fellowships.

We are missing a lot of ministries in Thailand. The longer we wait, the more the Lord has put burden in our hearts to help displaced children and young women. We realize that this problem is common to all third world countries including where we are now. We see them every day. Praying that God can use us to minister to those who are in this particular situation.

Thank you for your love and prayers. Thank you for the support to the children’s schooling, food, house rent, utilities, and other needs.

Thank you so much. God bless you.