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Term 1 Complete!!!
Hello all! We are excited to say that we have made it through the first term here at MICS. I can safely say that on my end, I was flying by the seat of my pants a lot, but the teachers and students here have been so wonderful and helpful. As we close this term,…
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You Got a Friend in me!
I tell you that what you do for the least of these you do unto me….. What does service really look like? What does serving in a Christian school as a missionary in Thailand look like? It is showing up every day with a heart ready to reach ready to love and show grace. It…
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Week 5 incoming!!!!!
Hello and welcome from Thailand. We have had another exciting two weeks as we have just finished week 4 of term 1. So, what updates do I have to bring you? Life here at Manorom We thought it would be fun to give you a little snapshot of life here. So, here we go. Every…
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The Start of Something Wonderful
First week down of the first term, and what a blessing it has been. Where to begin. The kids have adapted so well to the start of school. They travel in groups of kids and always seem to be talking to someone new. It has been a blessing to behold. They have officially started Thai…
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Embracing the Deep
Jess here…. Bringing you some thoughts from the first few months and looking to the future of the start of the school year. As deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfall, all your waves and breakers wash over me. Psalm 42:7 This Psalm has always spoken to me, lit something on fire…
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Halfway through Summer Camp!
Happy Friday, all! I would like to start this post with a few words of praise and thank each and every one of you for your prayers. We can definitely feel them even though we are 13,500 kilometers (8400 miles for you guys) away! First: The Car (Well, truck to be exact) We have received…
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Life of Weirs Update
We are so sorry! It has been a very busy time as we finish shadowing and try to grasp the expectations in our new roles. To say there is a lot to learn is an understatement, as we are having to completely relearn everything from cultural norms, academic expectations, and even the level of autonomy…
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The Festival of Water
This past week, our school celebrated Songkran. A water festival in Thailand that is their traditional New Year. The Thai teacher shared at the beginning that it stands for new life and blessings in the year to come, and that the children come, offer a cup of perfumed water to pour over the adults’ palms,…
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Figuring it all out…somewhat.
Two weeks have passed since we arrived at Manorom, and what a journey it has been. We have been blessed with the kindest of neighbors, teachers, and locals who are patient with us as we stumble through everything from ordering Khanom Krok (small coconut pancakes) to figuring out exactly where we are supposed to be…
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A Week of Encouragement
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal encouragement, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 These words that Paul penned to the Thessalonians come to them during a time of great trial and suffering. Paul encourages…
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