Anyone who reads my blog probably already knows that this second half of January we moved to Thailand to work with The Charis Project in Maesot. It has been an interesting couple of weeks.
On January 15th, my parents rented a big 12-passenger van for us all to fit in along with almost all our worldly possessions. We took 8 bags and 4 carry-ons. A few more boxes will come across the ocean over the course of the next year, but this was the bulk of it.
The boys were excited to go. The loved their neck pillows they got from grandma and grandpa from Christmas.
Thankfully, the boys had gotten a rare nap that day, so they were able to stay awake until we got on the plane at LAX near almost midnight.
About 20 hours later, we made it to Bangkok! Z slept off and on during the flights. N though stayed up for about 21 hours straight.
In Bangkok, we got to see some friends from our church in Seattle who had just moved here in July. It was great to see them and see how their transition has been. They seem to be thriving here, and we look forward to seeing them more often.
We spent the night in a local hotel then went across the city to fly out of the domestic airport instead of the big international airport one we arrived in.
During our transition time, we have been staying in a little A-frame house next to our host family's house. It is just one big open room with a counter with a now-working sink. The bathroom has a squatty potty. Thankfully, we can go next door for some meals and a hot shower!
The sunsets and sunrises here are amazing. We live quite close to this huge reservoir (thus the mosquitoes), but we are continually reminded what an incredible country we have come to live in.
N even got to read a story to some of the kids during English class.
We are adjusting well although we are ready to be in our own home and have our transportation worked out. Phil just rented a motorbike, and we are looking at some cars to buy. We've found a house, but it isn't available until April 1st. We plan on being here a long time so we know that we need to be patient as these few months will seem inconsequential in the long-term.
On January 15th, my parents rented a big 12-passenger van for us all to fit in along with almost all our worldly possessions. We took 8 bags and 4 carry-ons. A few more boxes will come across the ocean over the course of the next year, but this was the bulk of it.
The boys were excited to go. The loved their neck pillows they got from grandma and grandpa from Christmas.
One last selfie at home before leaving for the airport. Love my parents!
About 20 hours later, we made it to Bangkok! Z slept off and on during the flights. N though stayed up for about 21 hours straight.
In Bangkok, we got to see some friends from our church in Seattle who had just moved here in July. It was great to see them and see how their transition has been. They seem to be thriving here, and we look forward to seeing them more often.
We spent the night in a local hotel then went across the city to fly out of the domestic airport instead of the big international airport one we arrived in.
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| Leaving Bangkok |
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| Hello Mae Sot |
During our transition time, we have been staying in a little A-frame house next to our host family's house. It is just one big open room with a counter with a now-working sink. The bathroom has a squatty potty. Thankfully, we can go next door for some meals and a hot shower!
Mosquitoes have not been our friend here. We sleep under mosquito nets, but still Z seems to be an insect magnet. I think we'll need to start spraying him with insect repellant multiple times a day.
Learning to flush the toilet is a new adjustment for the boys as well.
But look what we get to see outside our front door every morning! It's beautiful!
We've done a bit of homeschooling. Not as much as I'd have liked, but so much is new and they are learning all the time.
For example, when have we ever walked just outside our front gate to see water buffalo being herded across the street? Or goats?
The sunsets and sunrises here are amazing. We live quite close to this huge reservoir (thus the mosquitoes), but we are continually reminded what an incredible country we have come to live in.
This migrant village isn't too far away either. The Charis Project hosts English classes and Bible studies here. The boys love it here. There are dogs, pigs, goats, and chickens to chase around. There are also a bunch of kids that they can play with.
N even got to read a story to some of the kids during English class.
We are adjusting well although we are ready to be in our own home and have our transportation worked out. Phil just rented a motorbike, and we are looking at some cars to buy. We've found a house, but it isn't available until April 1st. We plan on being here a long time so we know that we need to be patient as these few months will seem inconsequential in the long-term.
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