Missing winter in Brisbane very much. Weather here in Thailand is very hot. It is about 35-42 degree here. In fact, April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand. The first day I landed in Thailand, I got a bad headache due to a sudden change of climate and 6 pimples on my forehead because my face was sweating all the times. My mom didn’t really like my hair dyed. She said I should be proud of my black hair, of being Thai but I kept insiting to her that my hair with a little bit of colour would make my face look brighter. Anyway, all in all despite my coloured hair she said that I l am more good looking than last time she saw me for I have lost weight.  Oh mom made my day

For my parents, grand-parents and relatives, I am like a superstar for them. They are so proud of me for me able to graduated and work in Australia. It is beyond everyone’s imagination that a simple Thai guy like me from a simple town of Suratthani is able to work in Australia. In this, I have told them a secret of my success – it is because of my God whom directed my path since the first day I stepped on Brisbane. Their funny faces amuse me every time I thank Jesus out loud in front of them. I really thank God for all that He did in my life – through up and down in my walk with Him - God has brought me this far. I am very humble to be called God’s child. He didn’t just die for me but He take care of me too.  I hope and pray that through God, my life would somehow touch my relatives and my mom for NONE of them are Christians. It is VERY HARD to speak “Jesus” to their life. Thailand is a land of idols. Every where is full of idols. Every where is full of unblibical beliefs. My voice would often barely small when I speak Jesus to them. Especially to my mom, I would often end up arguing with her with we talk about how and why we should have a relationship with God.

One thing that bring so much joy to my heart here is my nephew – Nong Aun (photo below). He has grown so much since last time I saw him. I still can’t believe that I am now called uncle. I went to visit him and when he saw me he pretended to ignore me. After a while, I said “anyone want a souvenir from Australia?”. Right away, he ran to me with a smiley face. He is so cute. I love him so much. I wish he can come to know God so I secretly whisper into his ear “Jesus loves you” hehe. His mom (my cousin) would kill me if she find out I tell him that for she is a strict buddist.

I think it should end here … it’s my dinner time now and we are going to eat out to night. Hopefully I won’t gained much weight this time. Will see how …

Miss you Daniels  ..

Jimmie