Trip to the Burmese Border

This is a video of a recent trip up to the Burmese border.  I can’t tell you exactly where we went for security reasons, but this video will show you the beautiful people we went to serve.

The Karen people group are from eastern Burma.  Right now as you read this, there is a war being waged against ethnic people groups all across the country of Burma.  The Karen ethnic group is one of the most persecuted.  The Junta, or the military regime in control of the country are systematically destroying the lives of these people by burning their villages, murdering the innocent and stealing their land.  Generations of children have grown up knowing only pain, suffering, and war.  When all is lost for these people, they have no choice but to cross the border into Thailand to seek refuge.  This is where we met them…in their fight for a peaceful life.

May God comfort and continue to show His abundant love to the ethnic people groups fighting for their lives in Burma.

Thanksgiving in Thailand

Although it’s a few days after Thanksgiving Day, everyday is a day to give thanks to God for His blessings, His provision, His leading and guidance, and the amazing people  He has placed in our lives!  This Holiday season is definitely different being on the other side of the world, but we are blessed beyond words and grateful beyond words to God for  leading us here!  He is our comforter and peace and we take comfort in Him knowing that we are right in the middle of where he wants us to be!  We are thankful to our family, friends and incredible team of supporters that we are blessed with and whom God uses to bless us and allow us to be obedient.

We celebrated Thanksgiving as a team and with a few Thai friends.  We didn’t have turkey (Thailand doesn’t have turkey, therefore it is extremely expensive to buy because all of the turkey’s are imported) therefore, we had chicken which was delicious!  It was an awesome time of fellowship, thanksgiving, worship, prayer, and a great game of spoons!!

Brandon and I also were able to skype with our families during their Thanksgiving gatherings.  We sat at the dinner table on the computer and ate with Brandon’s family!  It was really fun.  We are definitely thankful for technology and SKYPE!

Here are a few pictures from our day here…ENJOY:)