Tuesday, May 6, 2008

5.6.08 - Tuesday - Chiang Mai

Hello family and friends,
We haven't posted in a bit. We're having trouble uploading photos.
Some people have asked if we've experienced any of the weather that hit Burma. We'll, it's been pretty rainy here, but nothing even close to the tragedy across the border. So, we're fine.

The work with the kids is going well. Michelle and the girls look beautiful doing her choreographed dance. I think they're planning on performing this Friday. We have three more days left of classes. Our newness has definitely worn off, and the kids are starting to treat us like family - with all the smiles, hugs, and occasional disrespect that comes with it. I'm going to miss these guys.

We ran into a couple of the girls at the market yesterday. It was kind of a shock seeing them in a different environment. I know they were being monitored pretty closely, but it was so good to see them out and around. I guess some of them also went camping this last weekend. Michelle and I talked about their futures today. How on earth will life work for them? Boyfriends... Marriage?

I'm hopeful to hear some of their stories in 5 to 10 years.

I'll keep this one short - and talk to you soon.
and wishes of clarity to all you Indiana and NC Democrat voters out there...!

Luke

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear you guys are doing well. Someone was worried and tracking the path of the Myanmar cyclone. Terrible tragedy. Hope these last few days with the kids are meaningful. Let us know about your hill tribe plans before you get too remote!

Much Love!