The Hamletts’ Blog

We thought we had posted our last post but…we changed our mind! We just wanted to update you on our last day in Khon Kaen!

We had our Beauty and the Beast play with the kids of the drama class at Covenant Christian School. The play was held in the new church gym, which has a small stage. It really turned it our great! Bobby was Gaston and Katie was Mrs. Potts! We hope to get some video from John or Brian who videoed the whole thing. It was also great because about 10-12 of our family members came also!

Katie getting her makeup on!

Gaston!

Bobby, Apple, Katie

Katie, Mary Jo (director), Bobby, and Megan

audience!

Group shot!

Goofy =)

NaNee, Apple, Katie, NaSom, NaAck, Didi, and Bobby

Caleb, Amy, Apple, Mandy, Katie and Fluke

The play was set to start at 6, but we didn’t get started until about 6:40 (Thai’s usually run late!). After the play, we said our goodbyes, which took a while! We both felt flooded with people and emotions and kids - teary eyes and sniffles. It was bittersweet. We just can’t believe how we have become a part of this community of people. We came here to serve others, but we were the one’s who truly received the blessings! I’m just reminded of God’s sovereignty - when we feel like we’re following His will, He just shows you that He will provide you with blessings you can’t even imagine!

Anyway, we left about 8:30 with the family and went back to NaAck’s home. We bought a bunch of Thai food and just ate and talked with the family, reflecting on how far we’ve come in the last 6 months. We had a great time and left on the 12:30 am bus with PNid and PSeua!

Fluke’s dad, Yan, BaJohn, BaLot, crazy guy in the background, NaNee, BaEt, PNid, NaSom, Katie, NaAck

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BaEt, Bobby and BaLot

On the bus… PNid and PSeua

Bobby and Katie on the bus!

Arriving at Bangkok at 5:45 am, we came to the hotel, and weren’t able to check in until about 10! But we ate and walked around Pratunam (not much was open) In the afternoon, we went to the HUGE weekend market - Chatuchak. It was fun! TONS of people though… and pretty hot, as it is all ourdoors! Even though we were all exhausted from only a few hours of sleep, we enjoyed it and bought a few things.

PSeau, PNid, and Katie - eating in our room last night! SomThom (papaya salad), MooYang (pork steak), Chicken and rice, and pon la mai (fruit!) - Yum!

Today, we slept in a little… we’re about to have breakfast! Bobby is watching the Superbowl online as they aren’t playing it on TV here! Haven’t seen any really good commercials yet though! We have massages set up at 12:30 and 1:30 (2 people at a time), then hopefully off to shop more! I’m excited to go out today because I have a little more energy!