Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving! It is one of my most favorite holidays. Not just because of the food, football, and the fact that I got to be an Indian in all thanksgiving plays in elementary school, but mainly because for me it was a great time with family. I was so blessed growing up to share Thanksgiving with my dad's side of the family every year. We always had such a great time in Illinois hanging out together and sharing with each other how the Lord has provided for us the past year.

This year my team and I joined forces with Hot Rock cafe to have a Thanksgiving outreach for out students. Tricia made massive amounts of food that blessed us all! We had all the favs including green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes, bread, all kinds of desserts, and mashed potatoes which proved to be the favorite. We also had a time of open mic. Anyone could get on the mic and share what they are thankful for. Some were funny, some were serious, but regardless it was a joy to hear what our students were thankful for in their lives. One student, shared how thankful he was for his relationship with Christ and how his life had been transformed and how he prays that he will be a missionary in India one day.


Outside eating delicious food


Trying all sorts of Farang food


Mint with all the food


Tricia and Mint made an apple pie. It was quite the hit!

P'Fawn's Wedding

My first Thai Wedding! P'Fawn, former Thailand Campus Crusade for Christ Staff, got married on November 1st at Thailanna Church in Chiang Mai. It was a beautiful service that included a special message from several TCCC Staff members, as well as special music from church members. Tricia even did special music at the reception.

P'Juum designed most of flower arrangements. Since flowers are in abundance here in Thailand the total cost was less than $150! Amazingly cheap! We all guessed that the arrangements would have cost thousands of dollars in the States.

Overall it was a great wedding and an interesting insight into Christian culture in Thailand.


Mr. and Mrs. Pyson. By the way, no kissing at Thai weddings!


Team STINT with the happy couple


The TCCC family


Look at all the flowers, lace, and Thai words made out of styrofoam!

Malaysia

A few photos from our adventures in Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


British Fort Cornwallis on the Island of Penang.


Town Hall


We ate at Chili's 3 times in 2 days.


Me, David, and Tricia outside the KLCC.


While visiting Kuala Lumpur, many Malays and Indians were celebrating the Hindu holiday of Deepavali or Diwali. This design on the floor of the mall is made out of colored rice grains.


The famous Petronas Towers.


The KL tower with rotating restaurant on top.


Prayer room of the National Mosque of Malaysia.