It has been a productive week on the construction jobsite. Ron has been too busy to write up the information but he says it is going well. They moved a concrete block machine (owned by the construction superintendent) to the job site but they had to buy a transformer to boost the electrical power for the machine to operate. They are ready to begin pouring concrete for the foundation. Ron has been busy getting funds into Thailand to pay the workers, buy the supplies and now have funds to pay for the concrete. We are limited on how much money we can bring into the country every two weeks but the job is progressing faster than incoming funds are arriving. Ron is charging some materials, using an ATM and transferring funds through our minister in Bangkok. Working in a foreign country brings many unusual challenges that would not be a problem if you were building a house in the U.S.
On a personal note, I have a bad cold or sinus infection. Yesterday, a sore throat began and today my nose is a dripping faucet. I have not been out of the room in four days or around anyone except Ron and he's not sick. I have not been sick since last February but this one is trying to give me a rough time.
In regard to the holidays, I know the countdown is in each home in the U.S. and the enjoyment and stress of the season are both there. We see some decorated trees, wreaths and hear Christmas music in the malls as we walk through but it is not very overwhelming. I don't think it is a very highly celebrated holiday. I doubt anything is closed here on Christmas day. I don't even think we are on Santa's route this year so I won't put out cookies or stay awake to see how he comes in our locked door. There are no chimneys here in Thailand with it being a warm climate all year. We've had some cool nights but the weather has been most pleasant.
I wish everyone a very happy and enjoyable holiday season. It is a wonderful time for families to get together, exchange gifts, enjoy good food and time together. I hope you are making memories and stay in good health. May the New Year bring many blessings to everyone.
We are very blessed to have many wonderful friends who continue to contribute generously to help our work in Asia. Even though we are not on the travel circuit raising funds, loyal contributors are keeping our bank account sufficient to carry on the work. We are so grateful for each loving and generous person helping with our work. Thank you!!!
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Praying for you. It would be difficult to be so far from family and friends this time of year. Love that you and Ron are willing and able to carry on this work.
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