Grace in Every Season

My friend friend took this picture
at Dao Kra Jai Waterfall, Thailand 

I look at my old picture

and I see more than moments frozen in time

I see the years that have passed

the roads we have traveled

the seasons that have changed,

and through it all

the grace of The Father 

I am grateful for every person

who walked a part of this journey with me,

for every friendship, every encounter,

and every step we shared along the way.

Looking back

I realize...

that the story was never only about the journey.

It was about the Father's grace

carrying us through it all.

Happy Thai Mother's Day Every August 12

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.

When the Cheers Fade

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.

What Does It Take to be a Rubber Tapper in Thailand?

Teaching me the rubber tapping technique 2026 

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.

A Farewell to Uncle Daeng

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.