Monday, July 23
An elephant on Soi 12! We've fed elephants on the streets before but never right in front of our house. The girls were excited to feed "Nok Bploi" some sugar cane, although E was a little nervous! ("Elephant, not eat me!")
Tom came home from the post office with roses for Claire and Eliza- they are feeling quite grown up!
Hi Folks- working on our newsletter today so most of you will see this news there. However, we wanted to let you know that we could really use your prayers right now. We got a call today from the agency which is hiring Tom to teach. He was planning to begin teaching English in a local high school on August 1. Now they are telling us they might not be able to get us a work permit (one of the main reasons for taking the job in the first place). We've been dissapointed by several other job options already and and all the details had been going so smoothly so far for this one. Please pray that we'll know what God's will is for this job (we have a deadline- Sept. 2 so it's becoming a little worrying).
In other more minor and less depressing news...we've been learning to enjoy some Thai breakfast lately (breakfast here varies little from lunch or supper and consists of the normal staples of rice, soup, noodles, curries, etc). We especially like kaao man gai- a delicious chicken and rice dish with chicken broth. This morning Claire was pondering over her bowl (she is not the biggest fan of Thai breakfast and had told me that she thinks toast has "so much more flavor"). She added, "I wonder how it feels to be a rice?"...and then decided it must feel like "having lots of friends."
And as for Eliza's quotable quotes, Tom just went up to get her up from her nap and she very excitedly exclaimed, "Daddy, I'm playing with your money. I pee peed in my bed and spilled water!!" Wow, what a busy bee.
-Candice
Comments
My wife tells me I need to comment more. We are reading and praying:). My your kids are getting big...
Posted by: Ryan Freed | July 23, 2007 07:11 PM
Thanks Kris!! Spread the word. :) Candice
Posted by: Anonymous | July 23, 2007 07:55 PM
Hi, stopping by to get caught up on your site. Love seeing all the great pictures of your family and surrounding culture. Elephants at the front door is definitely a cool thing!
Posted by: joy | July 23, 2007 09:41 PM
love that quote from Eliza. Made me almost pee in my bed:)
Posted by: trish | July 23, 2007 09:45 PM
The elephants are too cool. I guess we should've stayed a little longer. :-) Next time. Maybe it's the jet lag, but I'm still puzzling over Eliza's quote...
Posted by: Rob | July 24, 2007 12:08 AM
Sorry to hear the frustrating news about Tom's job situation. I will definietly be praying that God will give you clear direction concerning what His plans are for you that He will fill your hearts with peace!
How exciting to see an elephant right in front of your house! Wish we could have been there.
Posted by: Doris | July 24, 2007 12:34 AM
Man, that's really disgusting about Tom's job. Life just doesn't make sense sometimes. I'll be praying.
Posted by: Kris | July 24, 2007 01:29 AM
I love the picture of Tom and Claire. What a fun thing to get roses! We will be praying about the work permit. That has to be incredibly frustrating. Love you, C
Posted by: C | July 24, 2007 07:26 AM
Elephant today, alligator tomorrow?! Granddaddy R.
Posted by: James Rhodes | July 24, 2007 08:12 AM
Rob- Eliza's quote only makes sense in 2 year old world. :)- three totally unrelated activities but all meaning "I'm a mess!" Candice
Posted by: Anonymous | July 24, 2007 08:53 AM
How exciting to have an elephant at your door!! and what lovely roses. Praying too.
Posted by: Grandma M | July 24, 2007 10:38 AM
Hey! Just checking in on you all! I'll keep on praying about that work permit.....love reading quotes that little ones say! They always crack me up! Have a great day and consider yourself hugged!
Posted by: Sharla | July 24, 2007 07:33 PM
Wow! I thought my life was exciting, but I think you have me topped with an elephant in the front yard =)
Posted by: Lisa | July 26, 2007 10:27 AM
Claire, I LOVE your gorgeous roses from daddy!! But I think you are much prettier than they are! I miss you so much! I love you!
Posted by: Rebekah | July 26, 2007 07:45 PM