Thailand Trip

The first week in February, Jen, Mikayla, Zach, and Megan (our long-term volunteer) traveled to Thailand for our annual home-school conference. It was the first time for us to attend the one held in Thailand so it was a new group of kids and moms. We all had a great time making new friends as well as reconnecting with a few old friends. We also had a blast with the volunteer group from Green Valley BC again as they came to do the kids' program and love on all of us.

Zach with his new friend, Andrew.
Mikayla and Emma became best buds too.

Mikayla and Zach got an opportunity to present the Bible verses they have learned this year to the whole group - great chance to practice speaking in public!

Along with the other 3rd-12th graders, Mikayla prepared a "float" on one of the States. You had to choose a state other than your home state, and by the time I emailed to "claim" a state, the only 2 left were Nevada and Maryland! Mikayla chose Maryland, and she and Megan worked hard on the research project and creating a float to show what she had learned. Then all the kids presented their floats in a parade around the big room.

It was a long trip, but we had a ball!

The volunteers brought LOTS of goodies from the States for us to enjoy - including SMORES for the bonfire on our last evening together!
We had a lot of fun, and we were very encouraged because both Mikayla and Zach tested very well in their IOWA basic skills tests. It is good to know that we are on the right track, and that they are keeping on par with their classmates in the USA. Thanks for your prayers - we had a GREAT trip!