I could never have imagined that missionary life would have taken me to where I am now.  Feeding pigs, catching rabbits, washing away chicken poo, laying cement, milling rice, fixing washing machines and buying meat from the market which is not refrigerated and out in the open ... I've learnt many new skills which I never would done living a "city slicker" life.

It's a privilege to disciple the students here and pass on some of the things which I've learnt in my Christian walk.  Life is busy and at times difficult, but it is fulfilling and full and I don't have a lot of regrets.  Life is never dull or mundane that's for sure.

It really helps to have the local language.  It makes life so much easier.  I was at the electrical store this afternoon looking for an RCA (video and audio) cable extension.  I had to go to a couple of stores but I finally got what I needed and it felt good (and it was a lot cheaper than in Australia!).  

We had lunch at one of the local noodle restaurants this afternoon and we couldn't help feeling like celebrities with everyone looking at us and being very excited about having a cuddle with our almost 1 year old.  It wasn't one of the restaurants too many tourists go to.  The prices were great though.  Only 10 baht a bowl (AU$0.30).  That is a third of the price in Lampang.

Thankful for the place God has brought us too.

Now got to go and prepare for translating the sermon and testimony tomorrow morning at church with the short-term team arriving.