Sawadee Pi Mai (Happy New Year)

I can’t believe it’s already time to say Sawadee Pi Mai. Time seems to be going by too fast! I’m already half-way done with my time here and it seems like just yesterday I came and today I’m saying Happy New Year! It’s crazy! We had a really fun New Year. Terra’s 3 friends were here to celebrate with us. They ran a little 3 day New Year’s camp which included games, crafts and singing. One night was so funny because we had the children make puppets out of brown paper bags and then we had the kids get into groups and do a puppet show. They were so funny. Half the time they were talking and their puppets mouths weren’t even moving or they weren’t talking but their puppet was. I was laughing so hard. I loved it! We also played a game of tug-o-war. Each time had to compete against each other and the team that won had to compete against the staff. It was so funny because the kids were a lot stronger than we were expecting and they were actually winning. They pulled so hard I actually got pulled up onto Boon Choi. I was so embarrassed because I got pulled up onto Boon Choi’s hip and it looked like he was carrying me like a baby. I jumped off as quckly as I could but it was still hilarious! It was recorded on video so you all will be able to have a good laugh when I come back to America. New Years Eve was really fun. We had a BBQ out in the field and we all sat out on our mats and hung out in the field and roasted our chicken and beef pieces. They were really yummy. Terra’s friends also found marshmallows with chocolate already in them and little crackers and we made smores with the kids. It was their first time ever making smores. They loved it! Terra’s friends bought fireworks, sparklers, and little bottle rockets for the kids. At midnight we lit the fireworks and all had fun with the sparklers and bottle rockets. All you could hear was the loud boom from the fireworks because they were being lit about 5 feet from us (seriously the sparks were falling right on me) and everyone saying a mix of Happy New Year and Sawadee Pi Mai. So I would like to say to you Happy New Year and Sawadee Pi Mai. It’s hard to believe it’s already 2008, but it’s here. I have had an incredible 2007 with so many experiences. I have grown a lot and learned a lot and I have loved just handing over my life to God. 2007 was one of the best years of my life and I know 2008 is going to be even better and I’m excited to see what kind of adventure 2008 is going to be. I love not knowing what tomorrow looks like but just diving right in! I pray your 2008 is bright and wonderful and finds you on an adventure of your own!