So the Owen's invited Tracy and our family to Grace school for their annual carnival. It was amazing! The kids had so much fun…it actually was like being back in the states. Most people there are either from North America, Europe or other English speaking countries…so it was truly like being at a carnival back at home. One of our highlights was when we sat down to have some food. There was a table of two older ladies--they looked very much like the women in this picture--and there were about four extra chairs so Tracy asked if we could join and they were very much obliged. We had an incredible conversation with two women probably in their late 60's if not their early 70's who have been living in Thailand for the past 10 years. Teaching, assisting at the school, encouraging elementary to high school students, and reaching out to their Thai neighbours. Tracy and I left the carnival talking about these two courageous women of the faith…we were so incredibly encouraged! These are not like many of their counterparts back in the states, simply playing Bingo, complaining about the church music, or out at "prayer" meetings just to have a forum to gossip. These women are allowing Jesus to have the last years of their lives for the Kingdom of Heaven…and like these amazing gems, may OUR last years be our best years. Amen!
Cecil
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