We pray for a time of quick rest, reflection, and needed decompressing time for the staff as they take the next 24 hours off before they welcome the ladies for the last retreat. Lord, soften the homesickness, and continue to give grace and strength to our families back in the States. --Day 23, 30 Days of Prayer
Today is a day of of much needed rest for the staff.
As you enjoy the photos Jeanne has taken of Thailand, I [Sharon] wanted to leave you with a few of my random impressions:
I have noticed when I buy shrimp at my local grocery store in the U.S. they are usually marked, "Product of Thailand." It would follow then that shrimp are plentiful here and included in every meal, it's similar to how we use hamburger in our dishes. Not a bad substitute at all in my book!
I personally am trying to eat my weight in papaya while I'm here,
just joking, maybe only half my weight.
On a more serious note it is very sobering to see
"Tsunami Evacation Routes" posted in all the hallways.
Please pray that we would serve our guests at this last retreat with as much energy and enthusiasum as we have had the previous two weeks. We want to finish well.
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) -- Day 10
