Well folks, the time has come. The hour draws near. It's the final countdown, etc, etc. I am leaving for Thailand on Wednesday afternoon, or, for most of you back in the States, on Tuesday. (Thank you time zones.) It's crazy to think I've already been here for 3 months. But now, class is out and it's time to put to practice all that we've learned. Ironically, despite our large population of Europeans here, my team consists of all Americans- Stephanie, Rachel, Becca, Sam, Robert, and my fellow Californian, Lauren. We will be staying in Phuket working with an organization called SHE-Self-Help and Empowerment. They provide a safe home for girls who have left prostitution and desire to start a new life. They teach them skills such as jewelry making, etc. so that they can start a new life with a new job. Another aspect of our ministry will be going out into the bars and clubs and talking to the girls. Basically, building relationships with them, getting to know them, and letting them know about SHE. Most of the girls we will be meeting are there because they have no other job skills and cannot make as much money any other way. They have families, husbands, parents, children, to support. As sad as it is, it's still hopeful in the sense that they are not forced to be there. They have free-will to leave if they choose. So, once we tell them about SHE, they can choose to leave prostitution and the bars/clubs and come live at SHE. Here's a link to SHE's facebook page if you would like to read more about them:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000165861337#!/group.php?gid=5847255795
I'm super stoked about this new adventure and set of pace! It will be exciting to see how God works over the 3 months. (And I really do mean that.) Please keep me and my team in your thoughts and prayers! We will be going pretty hardcore, staying up lates nights, and waking up early mornings due to our schedule. But it should be well worth it! Thank you and love ya all! (Unless you're a creeper reading this...)
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