Author Archives: Gayle

Thai Soil

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Gayle

  Micah and I were thrilled when we set foot on Thai soil July 6, after our 2 ½ month stay in America.  The weather greeted us warmly and contrary to our expectations the rain held off until we were … Continue reading →

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“Though He Slay Me—“

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Gayle

“Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him.”  Job 13:15 (I am impressed to be totally personal, transparent, vulnerable and open here, because God’s people go through situations of danger, sorrow, sickness, pain and death.  I pray that … Continue reading →

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From Thailand to Tornadoes!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Gayle

We entered America April 19.  Due to tornadoes in Chicago I had to wait in the Chicago airport an extra day.  Indeed the weather was awful there.  My culture shock knew no bounds, as I shiveringly observed the ways of … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Blet Jaw

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Gayle

Our project in BYT began one year ago.  During this year, the devil has attacked our team and each one of us individually greater than we have ever experienced before and more than we can share on this page. Our way … Continue reading →

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The Delivery!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Gayle

I never felt the pangs of isolation until I held a lifeless, breathless baby in my hands! It was 9:30a.m. Sunday morning. Blet Jaw and I had just arrived at a man’s hut in BYT who had invited us to … Continue reading →

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BYT at Last!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Gayle

    Tuesday morning of last week,Elani (Faithful student missionary and friend),William(Carpenter and jack of all trades), Chi Htoo(LKY student), Blet Jaw, Micah and myself, were finally on our way to our home in BYT.  We had left it December … Continue reading →

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The Eye of the Storm

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Gayle

  I was returning to LKY from Mae Sot hospital with a small 11 year old LKY student, Saw Myew Teh.  I had no sense of impending crises, in fact I decided not to purchase diesel just out of Mae … Continue reading →

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Wake up! Christ Will Come Speedily!

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Gayle

Micah and I returned from Cambodia March 9.  We really enjoyed our stay there because the school, students and volunteer staff there are incredible.  We have made very dear friends.  Andrew Sharon allowed me to teach some of his Bible classes in … Continue reading →

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A Place for Me

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Gayle

  “I go to prepare a place for you…” Since December 23 we have been dislodged from our primary living quarters in BYT.  Even that house was being worked on and was not set up as a permanent dwelling place … Continue reading →

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Saying Good-bye

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Gayle

  I know you have all done  it – said good-bye to someone very dear.  Part of your heart is torn out and just goes along with them, leaving an empty hole in its place!  Nothing can fill the emptiness from that moment … Continue reading →

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