Brandon and Austin's Excellent Adventure

It feels so very good to be back. A sense of belonging fell over Brandon and I as we arrived three days ago. The people here have almost become family to us despite the fact that we have spent but a mere two weeks in each others' lives. It is so very fun to watch the way that the Baan Nok Kamin people live and to see them chase after Christ so fervently. Like my mother had experienced in Israel, there is a sense of urgency about following Jesus because hurt and need are so apparent here. The people here have devoted their whole lives to caring for homeless and orphaned children because they understand what James was saying about true religion. We feel very blessed and honored to be able to work alongside them. Our goal for this trip is to make a simple yet capturing video that accurately depicts the purpose and needs of the Baan Nok Kamin Foundation. As of now, they have insufficient funds to continue to care for all of the children they have currently. After we finish our video, we will show it to churches back in America in hopes that they will partner with Baan Nok Kamin so that they can continue to do what the Lord has set out for them to do.

Our first few days have been mostly just hanging out with Pi Sunny and learning more about the Foundation. Some questions are answered and some answered with a laugh... We are somewhat bored throughout the morning, but we always find something to do. When Sunny doesn't have an odd job for us, we go out and film some of the neighborhood. Today Sunny let us take his scooter out for a spin. It must be an odd sight for a local, two white guys riding one small scooter, but we make it work.Throughout everything that we do, we are building relationships with the people that work here, and that no doubt is the most fun thing. Difficult with a large language barrier, but fun nonetheless.

Everyday the kids get back from school at around 3, which it is now, so we will go and play with them until we cant keep our eyes open anymore.