Thanksgiving 2020-11

Everyone thanking God for such a blessed night.

Pon, a recent graduate, sharing with the group.

Yohan, a past graduate, sharing with the group.

Bill reacting to comments from Faa. An unexpected blessing.

Faa sharing with the group.

Susie comforting Plai as she shared.

Difficult for Patti’s kids. This was their 1st Thanksgiving without Patti.

Some kids became emotional while sharing.

Everyone gets to share something.

Matthew translating so all our Thai kids know what to say or do.

Bill giving instructions – everyone mention 1 thing you are thankful for tonight.

Another view of the Peacock feather.

Susie loves Peacocks, so here is a colorful peacock feather!

Many special gifts for a special woman.

Susie enjoying every moment of this time.

Mind bringing a special gift from the S2S girls.

Birthday present for Susie from Surat and Patti’s kids.

Thanawat, Pon and Faa sharing some time together.

Everyone is enjoying this fun food and time.

The worship team is happy with their sweets.

Second round of eating!

Setting up the special deserts made by Susie. Look at that pumpkin cheesecake!

A cake for Surat who was away at university for his birthday.

And a cake for NimNim who’s birthday is the same as Susie’s.

Special cake to celebrate Susie’s birthday.

Our Kamu girls: Kimmy, Jaam, Nim & Im along with Rose who isAkha.

Patti’s kids sitting together

Having fun! Worship is so great.

Enjoying a time to worship our Lord.

All set, here are the worship leaders for tonight.

Everyone helps to do whatever is needed.

Yohan getting ready to play the keyboard for worship.

Putting tables away and arranging chairs.

After dinner getting ready for worship time.

New house parents for the boy’s house, Opal and Matthew,talking with Pon.

Patti’s kids, Jasa, Muei, Pim and DeDee sitting together.

New kids and old kids enjoying dinner.

Susie with Baw, Asanee, Faa and Aaron.

Yohan giving DeDee, Mike & Surat advice about the meal.

These kids have been her before!

For many, this is their first experience with USA Thanksgiving.

Everyone in line ready to feast on all this food.

Baw selecting the piece of turkey just right for her.

Here is the tray with all the delicious turkey meat.

Cutting the meat and making selections for our guests.

Another of our guests looking very delicious!

One of our turkey guests already for eating.

Bill and Nune waiting for the flames to go away.

Our turkey guests waiting for dinner preparation.