This week we started with shots and ended with the discussion of culture shock! Although we both knew that our culture is very different from the Thai culture, we realized there was a lot more to it than we thought. For instance, pointing at someone or something in the Thai culture is very offensive; you are not allowed to touch someone on the shoulders or the head; no physical touch between spouses in public; the left hand is unclean; dinner starts around 9; and many other differences that happen on a daily basis. We had lunch with our small group and got to talk with everyone about what we are most nervous about...I think overall learning the language was the biggest. Adressing culture shock was a great end to the week! Now we are in between games for the volleyball tournament this weekend...our team (PacRim) just won in the first round against the Middle America and the Caribbean team... GO PACRIM!!
Let us know what is going on with you!!!
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Have a blessed Thanksgiving! We are thankful that you have answered God's call on your life and are praying for you. The Fergusons from Edmond
crazy bedlam game man. I still feel like we played pretty well. they got a couple of cheap td's on us. wish we both could've been there.
Well we are still here, but are so excited for what God is already doing there. and the unknown to you. We miss you both and are looking forward to a visit to see if this is a definite calling in our walk with what God has for us. The kids are doing fine and growing and have a better understanding for Christ everyday. I'm so excited for that. God is so great and so not us and it's exciting to see what happens. We are praying for you both and are looking to be a product of His great plan. I am also going to pray for the people all around that place you are staying for your home in Thailand. That God will be ever present in all you do and say and that God would just radiate and beam off of you all. Amen!!! We will be in touch. Love you both. God bless you. Gabrielle and Scott P.S. God healed my father from a life-threatening cancer larger than a basketball. Slam dunk for Christ!
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