3 months of praying through the decision.
7 months raising support.
14 weeks of packing and unpacking.
48 hours of flying.
10 days in Chiang Mai.
6 hours by bus.
And we’re here.
The bus ride wasn’t wonderful: we were the lucky riders of 3C and 3D, with 3B throwing up and 2D crying. Either way, we’re here.
And it hasn’t changed much at all. I was fearful it would. Everyone kept telling us how much Mae Sot was changing. In some ways it is, but not too much. It is a little less shady than I remember: perhaps because I’m more adjusted to shadiness, or because it is actually less shady.
We went to Dave’s for dinner tonight–one of three main Western restaurants in Mae Sot. The best part was really that he recognized us from coming before! And now we’ve moved.
There’s something very different about Mae Sot than Chiang Mai, and I love it. I’ve definitely left a piece of my heart here that it feels so wonderful, and so right, to return to. There are fewer foreigners here and fewer Westernized things, but somehow I feel much less foreign here.
It’s wonderful to be here, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store. Thank you so much for any prayers you’ve offered–God has been good! We’re excited to call this home for awhile.
So glad you feel at home!
It is great to see your smiling faces and to know that you have arrived safely….
We are anxious to learn what God has in store for you….
We are enjoying your ‘posts’; just like ‘reaching out and touching you’.
We are still buried under 14″ of snow, but got up this morning with the temperature ABOVE 0 for the first time this week….we are hoping some of the snow thaws over the week end…
Klein’s dog Lily, will be our house guest today.
All is well here.
Love ya both,
Gma Mary
Just reading about 3B sounds awful!
So glad you made it and are settling in — sounds like the ants are settling in, too. 🙂
YEAH for HEEEEERRRRRRE! He is so good.