Saturday afternoon consisted of Reg, Bitsy and me climbing into the car and driving for 4 1/2 hours to Penticton. It was seriously a beautiful drive, but for the few hours I missed because I was sleeping. We arrived in Penticton around 6:30pm and met up with Bob and Chris, which officially made this the first time our team had ever been together as a whole unit! It was awesome!
We went out for Thai food, and found ourselves the loudest group in the restaurant (and it wasn't only because of me this time!!!) and then went out to Starbucks so we could sit and talk longer. Seriously, it was so great to be together and get to know each other better. They shared alot about Northern Thailand, we spent much time laughing together, and just becoming more like family. Afterwards we went out into the parking lot and prayed. Such a great ending to a wonderful evening.
Sunday morning we went to the Grace MB church where Bob shared the heart and vision for Thailand in the Sunday School class, and we all introduced ourselves and gave a brief history of who we were and how we ended up at this point. Then Bob had the service to preach.
Afterwards they put on this lovely thanksgiving meal for us (being as we were in Penticton on thanksgiving). There was everything! Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course pumpkin pie!!!! I seriously only ever eat that stuff once a year, but I LOVE it!!! I also ended up sitting at a table with some of the lovliest people, and I found that I had mutual friends with each of them! So rad! They were all musicians...bluegrass, bagpipes...and used to travel around when they were younger. So amazing!
So, with bellies and hearts full we said goodbye to our new friends and began our journey back home. I am now in Abbotsford readying myself for another thanksgiving dinner with my wonderful house mates, George and Margaret!
I have attached the first ever photos of Hope for Thailand team!!!! Enjoy!!!
We went out for Thai food, and found ourselves the loudest group in the restaurant (and it wasn't only because of me this time!!!) and then went out to Starbucks so we could sit and talk longer. Seriously, it was so great to be together and get to know each other better. They shared alot about Northern Thailand, we spent much time laughing together, and just becoming more like family. Afterwards we went out into the parking lot and prayed. Such a great ending to a wonderful evening.
Sunday morning we went to the Grace MB church where Bob shared the heart and vision for Thailand in the Sunday School class, and we all introduced ourselves and gave a brief history of who we were and how we ended up at this point. Then Bob had the service to preach.
Afterwards they put on this lovely thanksgiving meal for us (being as we were in Penticton on thanksgiving). There was everything! Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course pumpkin pie!!!! I seriously only ever eat that stuff once a year, but I LOVE it!!! I also ended up sitting at a table with some of the lovliest people, and I found that I had mutual friends with each of them! So rad! They were all musicians...bluegrass, bagpipes...and used to travel around when they were younger. So amazing!
So, with bellies and hearts full we said goodbye to our new friends and began our journey back home. I am now in Abbotsford readying myself for another thanksgiving dinner with my wonderful house mates, George and Margaret!
I have attached the first ever photos of Hope for Thailand team!!!! Enjoy!!!
Bob, Chris, Me, Bitsy and Reg...
The girls!
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