i want a pancake...

I never get on here enough, I should really start to fix that.

Well since Wednesday, the routine has been the same. Going to Patong for prayer walks during the afternoon and returning at night for ministry.

Every night in Patong they have venders trying to sell you things as you walk by. Some selling ponchos, some selling cigs, cigars, light things that shoot into the air, and then there are little children that sell flower bouquets, and flower necklaces. Its so heart breaking and I hate it.

On Thursday night, I was sitting at a bar and there was an empty stool next to me. A little girl latched on to my shirt and climbed up onto the stool and tried putting a necklace around my neck. We aren't supposed to buy anything down there, and the money doesn't go to her anyways so we were told to just say no. Usually that works when you're just walking past them. No, this girl was holding on to me, grabbing my shirt and stretching so hard to get this necklace on me.

I had to literally unfold her fingers and try to say no. As soon as she left I just lost it.

I have never had that happen before. One of the hardest moments here.

Friday night was our last night in Patong, and we had to say goodbye to all of the girls we have built relationships with. It was super emotional and sad.

Saturday was a day at the market, mall, beach, and sun, sun, sun.

We have had an amazing time and it ruled.

Today we went to church and had some pot roast that Winnie made. It was so good.

Now I'm going super fast because we're going to watch Ferris Buhller's Day Off. Love that movie.

Byeeee!

that's not a napkin, its rice paper...you know, for origami stuff

Today was a blast!!

We got up and did some yard work, painted some fences and picked up trash.

:)

We then showered superrrrrr fast and headed to a place called Phronthep Cape for the sunset.

It was SOOOOO beautiful. We didn't however get to stay for the actual sunset.

There were some interesting men there taking pictures of us taking pictures. Hahaha, they were at one point trying to get in the picture with us and taking the picture with their camera. It was sooo funny.

*Don't worry dad, it was COMPLETELY safe :)*

We then headed to this place for seafood on the pier of some beach (It starts with a P, but I can't remember it all now :])

We weren't really sure what to expect of this place but it was outside, literally beach side. There we got to actually see the sunset. It was breath taking.

I got some shrimp, and it was different than anything else I've ever had.

1) it was deep fried with sea weed

2) it still had the shell thing on it

3) it still had eyes.

The sea weed was actually really good, which was surprising, didn't think I would like it.

The shrimp was decent, I'm just not a huge seafood person.

I guess they catch all the seafood on the beach where we were eating at which was really cool. Here we are back at the SHE just hanging out before bed time.

God has been blessing us in manyyy ways.

Today we found out that we get to fly from Phuket to Bangkok instead of take the bus. The bus ride was 12 hours overnight. The flight is only an hour. Praise the Lord.

Tomorrow we head back out to Patong for another night of ministry, just continue (like I know you will) to pray for these women and for my team as we head out on this adventure.

Friday night is our last night in Patong, then I will be headed home on Tuesday night. More like start my adventures of travel on Tuesday night.

Love you all sooo much.

See you soon.

Squaty Pottys...

Yes, these do exist, and yes, I have used them.

Hahahaha Thailand is full of them. They are very interesting and I don't particularly enjoy using them.

The past few days have been nothing but roller-coasters.

Friday night we headed to Patong to do our ministry and it was just awful. We didn't realize how worn down we had become, and that we really just needed time in rest and with God in prayer.

It was raining and none of the original girls where there to talk to and you don't really want to start up a conversation with a new girl when you're not going to be there for 2 days.

Today has been the only day, since we've been in Phuket, that it hasn't rained. That felt pretty good. The rain has def. been a blessing though, it cools down the days so they aren't boiling hot. I didn't even know that my body could get as hot as it did.

Mark and Sharon have 4 children, 3 of which go to an international school so they speak english there. That is where we spent some of our 4th of July. They had burritos, ribs, burgers, cotton candy, slurpees, french fries, and everything delicious. After we spent some time there we headed to Mark and Sharon's friends house, Pam and Kevin. They have THE most beautiful house with the most beautiful view. I took tons of pictures and will upload sometime. (no use in saying soon because the wireless is not strong enough to do it all)

We headed back to the school for some night time fireworks. They were all super pretty.

Today we went to this place called The Big Buddha. I. have. never. ever. seen. something. so. beautiful.

The view was INCREDIBLE!!! We could see both sides of the island from up there! The fact that people come to see a man made thing and totally dismiss God's creation is crazy. I've never been so full of joy then when I was there.

Happy Birthday David and Laura! :)

King Jesus is Lord...

Rough night in Patong tonight. So many attacks from the devil, but where the Lord dwells, no evil can.

Please be diligent in your prayers for myself and my teammates.

It rained the entire time, the street venders were more persistent, and the devil was filling us with doubt, sickness, and physical pain.

We found the rain a blessing. Caused the streets to not be as busy.

We came home to some comfort food (pb&j) and lots and lots of prayer.

We will not be defeated.

As for me and my house we will serve the Lord!!