Thailand

     Coming to Cambodia was my first time leaving America so it's hard to believe I've already been to a third country now as well.  I got to spend a few days in Thailand with many other women missionaries in the Asia Pacific area. It was humbling to hear the stories of women who have been on their fields far longer than I can imagine at this point. When I think about staying overseas for a longer period than this year it seems scary, but on the flip side I also see so many needs that thinking about leaving makes me sad. I recently heard a song for the first time with the lyrics, "Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders" and that is my new prayer for myself whether that is in America or anywhere else in the world. 

     I got to see some pretty beautiful things in Thailand and do some pretty neat things too. In Phnom Penh there is hardly any grass and not much green so it was wonderful to be in a part of Thailand that included a beach, mountains and greenery everywhere. I think this is the first time I've ever missed grass! Here are some pics from the trip... 

View from my bedroom window

My wonderful students and coworkers in Greenville made me a "Guidebook to Cambodia" before I left, so I wanted to make sure that was something I did before I went home. 

After the elephant trek we went for a little hike to a waterfall.

We stayed a few minutes away from the beach

Susan is on my team in Cambodia and getting to know her better was one of my favorite parts of the trip.