Well, lots of big adjustments to living in Thailand.
We are doing well, sore from all the exercise; it is a little like basic training for us here. But, praise praise I made that mountain yesterday, out of breath and falling down or not I did it, thanks to God who is continuing to heal me daily and give me back the lost years. I can’t explain what it feels like to be able to go over that mountain when I thought I would never be able to do that again. 6 months ago I still could not even step up on my porch without holding onto something.
You have to learn a new language and ways to communicate, where to buy stuff and how to get what you want. What foods to order (most food is awesome, except yesterday when I almost threw up and later found out that next time I need to tell them to leave out the rotten fish juice)!
Directions! Driving on the left hand side! I took the big plunge and drove yesterday out of necessity since Donnie was gone. Yes I did it and made it back alive. Driving on the left hand side of the road in a place you don’t know, trying to look at the map at the same time, shifting gears with the opposite hand, turning on the windshield wipers instead of the blinkers. I know many of you must be praying because if you know me you know I can’t even drive on the right side of the road.
No air condition, no hot water for bathing or dishes, bringing drinking water into the house, trash out to the burn pile, bugs, bugs, bugs everywhere. But, many are our friend, like the Gecko that eats mosquitos except when it scared Donnie by climbing out his bible as he picked it up!!
Snakes, have not seen any yet, I was not too worried because I heard they had only killed one King Cobra on their property, until they said it had eaten another cobra and would chase you and that that did not mean there were not a lot of cobras, they were just not King and to be careful on the mountain trail!
Those of you who use face book I finally joined the face book world. Here is the link.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100001325011696
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Recently Burned Church
Personal experience leading up to, during, after and back again on mission to Chaing Mai Thailand.
The most interesting people I know drink in life and savor every drop--the sweet and the sour. The good and the bad. The planned and the unplanned. And isn't that what God intends? When Jesus modeled humanity for you and me to see, He was out there--everywhere! He took risks.
He embraced life and responded to everyone and everything, the tender and the tumultuous. His capacity for life was without measure. And we are designed like Him. Fully human and fully alive.
He embraced life and responded to everyone and everything, the tender and the tumultuous. His capacity for life was without measure. And we are designed like Him. Fully human and fully alive.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-19
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“ สิทธิอำนาจทั้งสิ้นในสวรรค์และแผ่นดินโลกทรงมอบไว้แก่เราแล้ว
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If you would like to financially support Donnie and Shannon Tyson while in Thailand they are sponsored thru Cypress Creek Church.
http://www.cypresscreekchurch.com/
Checks can be made out to and mailed directly to:
Cypress Creek Church
P.O. Box 1357
Wimberley, Texas 78676
Memo Field: Tysons in Thailand
http://www.cypresscreekchurch.com/
Checks can be made out to and mailed directly to:
Cypress Creek Church
P.O. Box 1357
Wimberley, Texas 78676
Memo Field: Tysons in Thailand
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
FBR REPORT: Burma Army burns villages and chases over 900 people into the jungle, attacks continue in Northern Karen State 24 July 2010
Karen State, Burma
24 July, 2010
http://www.freeburmarangers.org/Reports/2010/20100724.html
Landmine kills two boys
Other Burma Army Attacks
Follow-up to story of Children Shot and Killed by Burma Army
March 12, 2010
On the 22nd of March, Burma Army troops entered a village and shot and killed 1 woman and 2 children, a 37 year old woman, a 5 year old girl, and a 5 month old boy. They also shot and wounded the mother of the two children. The Burma Army also burned down 9 homes in the village while the rest of the villagers fled. Due to the attacks in this area, starting in January, over 3000 people remain displaced.
http://www.freeburmarangers.org/Reports/2010/20100328.html
On 19 February, 2010, Burma Army troops attacked the school and wounded a 10 and 12 year old. They are ok now. But another boy 16 years old was wounded deeply in the side and stomach. We tried to send him to a clinic but on the 21st of February he died.
http://www.freeburmarangers.org/Reports/2010/20100224.html
Over 2,100 people displaced, 4 villages burned, 14 schools abandoned and a clinic burned as seven Burma Army battalions attack villagers in Western Karen State, Burma. 12 February 2010.
http://www.freeburmarangers.org/Reports/2010/20100212.html
Karen State, Burma
24 July, 2010
http://www.freeburmarangers.org/Reports/2010/20100724.html
Landmine kills two boys
Other Burma Army Attacks
Follow-up to story of Children Shot and Killed by Burma Army
March 12, 2010
On the 22nd of March, Burma Army troops entered a village and shot and killed 1 woman and 2 children, a 37 year old woman, a 5 year old girl, and a 5 month old boy. They also shot and wounded the mother of the two children. The Burma Army also burned down 9 homes in the village while the rest of the villagers fled. Due to the attacks in this area, starting in January, over 3000 people remain displaced.
http://www.freeburmarangers.org/Reports/2010/20100328.html
On 19 February, 2010, Burma Army troops attacked the school and wounded a 10 and 12 year old. They are ok now. But another boy 16 years old was wounded deeply in the side and stomach. We tried to send him to a clinic but on the 21st of February he died.
http://www.freeburmarangers.org/Reports/2010/20100224.html
Over 2,100 people displaced, 4 villages burned, 14 schools abandoned and a clinic burned as seven Burma Army battalions attack villagers in Western Karen State, Burma. 12 February 2010.
http://www.freeburmarangers.org/Reports/2010/20100212.html
Recently Burned Church
Recently Burned Church
Statistics
Christianity was first introduced to Thailand by Europeon missionaries. Historically it took on a significant role in the modernization of Thailand. It represents 0.8% of the national population.
Approximately 4% of Burma is Christian with missionaries being expelled in 1966.
Over one million refugees from Burma have fled to neighboring countries. 150,000 are in refugee camps in Thailand and Bangladesh, but the rest are scattered.
In the camps the refugees have opportunity for education beyond high school and freedom from religious and other persecution. The camps have many churches, bible schools and passionate Christians. Many people in Thailand have come to know the Lord through the witness of the refugees. As one Christian refugee pastor said, "We will be a bright light wherever we are."
Approximately 4% of Burma is Christian with missionaries being expelled in 1966.
Over one million refugees from Burma have fled to neighboring countries. 150,000 are in refugee camps in Thailand and Bangladesh, but the rest are scattered.
In the camps the refugees have opportunity for education beyond high school and freedom from religious and other persecution. The camps have many churches, bible schools and passionate Christians. Many people in Thailand have come to know the Lord through the witness of the refugees. As one Christian refugee pastor said, "We will be a bright light wherever we are."
Related suggested links
Burma Refugees
Sangkran Water Festival
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PRAYER POINTS
Please pray. The country of Burma has been engulfed in civil war for the past 53 years. You can stand with the people of Burma by praying for their physical and spiritual freedom, informing others about the situation, and asking God to lead you to do something more.
Lord, we lift up these prayers to you for Burma. Please hear our cries. We ask you to...
act unilaterally, and through us, for Burma
free the prisoners in Burma spiritually and physically
strengthen the refugees for the present and prepare them to return to their own land
protect and shelter the Internally Displaced People (IDPs)
multiply the efforts to bring relief and hope to the IDPs
help the mothers and fathers to be strong and wise in caring for their families and in the roles they are called to for their country
bless and protect the children and keep them close to their families
inspire and invigorate those who are called to be peacebuilders
guide the exiles and those separated from their loved ones
unite the leaders and members of all the ethnic groups
bring religious freedom to Burma
strengthen the churches inside Burma
go alongside pastors and evangelists who care for the suffering in the midst of persecution
prepare righteous and wise leadership for Burma
open the hearts of the regime to your love and compassion
make UNITY and RECONCILIATION a reality among all the peoples of Burma
Lord, we lift up these prayers to you for Burma. Please hear our cries. We ask you to...
act unilaterally, and through us, for Burma
free the prisoners in Burma spiritually and physically
strengthen the refugees for the present and prepare them to return to their own land
protect and shelter the Internally Displaced People (IDPs)
multiply the efforts to bring relief and hope to the IDPs
help the mothers and fathers to be strong and wise in caring for their families and in the roles they are called to for their country
bless and protect the children and keep them close to their families
inspire and invigorate those who are called to be peacebuilders
guide the exiles and those separated from their loved ones
unite the leaders and members of all the ethnic groups
bring religious freedom to Burma
strengthen the churches inside Burma
go alongside pastors and evangelists who care for the suffering in the midst of persecution
prepare righteous and wise leadership for Burma
open the hearts of the regime to your love and compassion
make UNITY and RECONCILIATION a reality among all the peoples of Burma
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