We are now in Chiang Mai and are finished with our clinics. We saw over 1,000 people and have countless stories to tell tragic, encouraging, inspiring and comical. My family is arriving tomorrow and our team still has some activities yet to complete such as spending time with vulnerable children at an amazing place called Remember Nhu which works to protect girls from the s-x trade industry. I have only a few minutes to post before supper time. These two photos are of my last two days of clinic. This little boy was so delighted to see me. He grinned and giggled throughout our visit and even during my physical exam. This young woman broke my heart and I left the village crying for her. She is a 23 year old Hmong Christian, married to an abusive husband who has more than one wife. We connected in a deep way and even as I type this my eyes fill with tears for her situation. Her name is Tadarat,which means a child of the palace. I told her that she is a child of the palace, a child of the Great King. I gave her a picture of our team and told her that I would not forget to continue to lift her up in prayer. She asked me to pray that she would have a better life. Truly, if I had come all this way to minister only to her it would have been well worth it.
We are now in Chiang Mai and are finished with our clinics. We saw over 1,000 people and have countless stories to tell tragic, encouraging, inspiring and comical. My family is arriving tomorrow and our team still has some activities yet to complete such as spending time with vulnerable children at an amazing place called Remember Nhu which works to protect girls from the s-x trade industry. I have only a few minutes to post before supper time. These two photos are of my last two days of clinic. This little boy was so delighted to see me. He grinned and giggled throughout our visit and even during my physical exam. This young woman broke my heart and I left the village crying for her. She is a 23 year old Hmong Christian, married to an abusive husband who has more than one wife. We connected in a deep way and even as I type this my eyes fill with tears for her situation. Her name is Tadarat,which means a child of the palace. I told her that she is a child of the palace, a child of the Great King. I gave her a picture of our team and told her that I would not forget to continue to lift her up in prayer. She asked me to pray that she would have a better life. Truly, if I had come all this way to minister only to her it would have been well worth it.
Just got caught up on the posts! What a difference you made in these people's lives. I am so proud to be your friend!! Hope you are now able to enjoy the adventure with your family!
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Wendy
Oh Jen, what an incredible trip!! Every picture of you is so beautiful, I can tell you are doing what God created you to do by your smile. I miss you and am so glad you are with your whole family now. Can't wait to see all your pictures and hear stories of God's faithfullness in this trip when you get home. Love you girl, Malia
ReplyDeleteIt was great to serve with you Jennifer! Can't wait till we get back and have a chance to compare notes and photos. Bless you and the family while enjoying Thailand this week. Hot here in Phuket (really hot)!
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Dale
Jenn: Thanks for the updates. I am excited for your experiences and the wonderful impact your team had to the people of remote Thailand. Sharon E.
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