Bible study

The other intens and I live in the "Payap Christian Zone". Its 3 stories. The first floor is where anybody can come and hang out. We have ping pong tables down there, guitars, games, etc. The second floor is where there are some rooms we the other interns and I are staying, an office, and another open room for meetings. The third floor is where the church meets. Well, this morning we started our schedule for the summer (well part of it). We wake up at meet with our missionary and some of the Thai students at 8:45 in the open room on the second floor. Robert was gone today so it was just the interns and some of the Thais. It was a great experience. We read through John 1, discussed it, watched "The Gospel through the life of John" as it went through the first chapter, and broke off for our hour of quiet time.
Its great that they have set aside this hour for us every day for quiet time. A lot of people have the desire to do quiet time, but themselves too busy, too tired, or just lazy (including me). We have no exuses for this set aside time, and it will be really beneficial by the end of the summer to have done this every day.
I also loved having our bible study with the other Thais here. Pii Pui led our discussion and did a great job. They are so open, insightful, and ready to learn. I look forward to doing this every day during the week. Usually we would then go to the Payap University next door, but they don't start school again until June 16th.
Pii Pui and Pii Ma took us to lunch and some shopping today. I really wanted a break for Thai food (not that its bad, I've just had a lot of rice lately), so I ate at McDonalds. It was delicious! I also bought a thai shirt, because we are actually going to a funeral this afternoon. At funerals, they only wear black and white, and I didn't have any black or white nice shirts. Their funerals usually last about a week long, much different from American funerals, where it is you come for a few hours and then leave. They are much more personal here.
I love how the Thais are so welcoming. You walk into a room and immediately they want to talk to you! Again, much different from America where we like to stick to our own crowd.
I continue to learn things everyday and continue to be excited about sharing these experiences with you!