Ron has been looking at available buildings. He has settled on one that he believes will be very suitable for a safe house for girls in Chiang Mei. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths and some very large rooms. There is plenty of yard space for a garden. The house is in very good condition so it will not need much work to get it ready to move in. I don't know how long it will be before the closing. I reminded him to check on zoning restrictions since it is in a residential area to be sure it can be turned into a girls' home with many people living in this one location.
I will not post pictures until I know this is a "done deal."
Once the house belongs to SAS, he has to locate a source to provide the furnishings. With some businesses closed due to COVID and many understaffed (just as in the U.S.), it may take time to get all of the furniture purchased and moved in.
Ron thinks there are two churches of Christ in the area but he will need to meet some of the Christians to determine their soundness in the faith in order to pursue the hiring of house parents. Once he hires a couple, he will need to spend time with them, training them in the work they will be required to do.
Patinya, the minister from Bangkok will arrive there next week. I hope he will be able to help Ron in all these areas of the work.
Ron said there are 10-15 rooms occupied now in his hotel. He can eat some of his meals in the hotel restaurant. He has been very busy with many appointments and lots of walking. Please continue to pray for his health to remain stable and his success in completing this work. It would be wonderful if he could get it done and come home earlier than expected but there is still much to do.
Thank you again for your interest in our work and for your prayers.
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