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| A mother is always ready to give up everything for her children, because a mother’s love puts her children’s well-being before her own. |
Thai Mother’s Day.
For some children, however, Mother’s Day is not a day they
choose to celebrate because their mothers are absent from their lives. Some
grow up with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other relatives. I can only
imagine the pain they experience as they grow into adulthood without a mother
in their lives.
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| Messi cried after Argentina was defeated by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. |
Watching Argentina lose 1–0 to Spain made me stop and think.
Four years ago, the world watched Lionel Messi lift the World Cup trophy. The stadium was filled with cheers, celebration, and unforgettable moments. People admired him, sang his name, and celebrated his victory.
Thais in our village usually wake up at 1:00 or 2:00 a.m. to begin tapping rubber trees. Long before most of us are awake, they are already walking through the dark plantations with only a headlamp to guide them. By sunrise, around 6:00 a.m., they begin collecting the latex before preparing for another day's work.
It is difficult to fully appreciate this way of life unless you have experienced it yourself.
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| Picture taken at the funeral 2026 |
One of our relatives informed us that Uncle Daeng had passed away.
The news brought a mixture of sadness and reflection on my side. Uncle Daeng was not just a distant relative, he was someone who had been close to our family for many years. Because of his prolonged illness, Nittie and I had opportunities to bless him.
As we gathered with the family, we participated in the local funeral customs. In Thai culture, one part of the ceremony involves pouring water over the hands of the deceased before the body is placed inside the coffin. Uncle Daeng's coffin was made of plywood, as cremation is the common practice here, and afterward the ashes are often scattered in the sea.
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| Picture was taken at Songkhla Lake, Southern Thailand 2026 |
Before The Father gave humanity the assignment to have dominion
over His creation, He first blessed them.
From the very beginning, His blessings came before their work.
His favor came before appointment.
Humanity is loved before any performance found at him or her.
