We spent our last day here touring one of the many ornate Wats (Buddhist temples) in the city. We went to the overtly touristy "reclining buddha" - but it was still memorable and we're glad we did it. Caleb was a rock star in the crowds and heat. Never have we been so glad to get back to our little hotel haven. We headed straight to the pool then back to our room to give Caleb his last bath in Bangkok. It's 8:30pm and we're packed and READY to go. I was walking home from picking up dinner yesterday at our favorite little diner "Kenny's Guest House and Restaurant" (excellent pad thai for $2). And as I passed the same bent over elderly woman working her shop, stepped over another open grate in the road and scooted to the left to avoid being grazed by a taxi I thought to myself..."I'm really going to miss Asia." I think there are a couple rooms in the house of my heart designated for the East. Maybe it just gets in you after spending time here...I don't know...but God continues to place in my heart a love for the people and places across the Pacific. So...while my desire to get home completely overshadows my longings to stay - it'll still be sad to say good-bye again. But this time, we're bringing home little bit more than a souvenir (although he was still "made in Thailand") :) And he has noooooo idea what's in store for him come 1:45am when we have to get up to head to the airport. Our flt leaves at 5am out of Bangkok (that's 6pm Michigan time on Tuesday) - we'll go through Japan again, then Minneapolis and Lord willing, arrive home in GR 5:30pm on Wednesday (woohooo!) We are again shamelessly begging for your prayers. 24 hrs of travel with an incredibly active, completely confused, sleep deprived, non-English speaking child has the potential to be a bit stressful. God help us! We are praying for a happy boy that doesn't throw any screaming tantrums on the airplane. For strength (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) to walk through the next 36 hours with thanksgiving and in His joy. For creativity and wisdom to know how to meet Caleb's needs. For smooth flt connections and safe travel. For people put in place by God to help us along the way - flight attendants, airport personnel, taxi drivers, etc... For the Lord to prepare Micah and Savannah's hearts as the moments draw near for them to meet their new baby brother. That Greg and I would be humble and gracious towards one another - building one another up in the journey. That the Lord would somehow be speaking peace and comfort to Caleb's heart in all the transitions happening in his life right now. The song that comes to mind for our travel:
"My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' Name; On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. All other ground is sinking sand. His oath His covenant His love, support me in the whelming flood. When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay..." Thank you so much, Dear Ones. Can't wait to hug your necks!!!
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