We were all so excited/anxious/nervous/ready to start school yesterday, and all of the classes went well (from what I've heard, anyway). It's definitely interesting not speaking any Thai and trying to teach English to people who know very little about it!

Yesterday started off with badminton, and we were all able to go except Angela. (Luckily, she got her TA class moved to the evening, so she'll be able to join us for the next few weeks.) Students and staff go for a couple of hours every Tuesday morning, and everyone here is SO GOOD at it! Jennie, Jamie and I (Erica) played with Khitt, one of the Filipino missionaries at Santisuk, and I was shocked at how she could basically just stand in one place to hit the birdie while the rest of us ran around like crazy. Even though the room had no windows or fans to circulate the air, making it very hot and muggy, it was still so fun! 

After we got back to Santisuk, we had lunch with everyone and just hung out for most of the day. Jennie and Natalie played Phase 10 with some students, which is a crowd favorite. (It's dangerous when I play since I'm so competitive... I'm afraid people will think I'm mean! haha) Angela went on an adventure to the fruit market with Rung (who is one of the most fun-loving, joyous people I've ever met!). Jamie and I met with Kwan to talk about working in the Kid's Center; we'll be teaching grades 2 and 3 on Thursday and Friday afternoons. I'm so excited for it! When Rung and Angela came back, Jamie and I hung out with Rung for a lot of the afternoon. It was so fun to get to know her better! 

Here are our schedules and class levels:

Angela: Level 2 from 4:45-6:45 p.m. (She has a large class of high schoolers... pray for her! haha) and T.A. for a Pre-1 class from 7-9 p.m. 

Erica: Level 1 from 7-9 p.m. and Kid's Center 2nd grade class on Thursdays and Fridays

Jamie: Level 2 from 7-9 p.m. and Kid's Center 3rd grade class on Thursdays and Fridays

Jennie: Level 1 from 7-9 p.m. and T.A. for a Pre-1 class from 4:45-6:45 p.m.

Natalie: Level 1 from 1-3 p.m. and T.A. for a Pre-1 class from 4:45-6:45 p.m.

Prayer requests
Angela is sick :( She has a cold, and is feeling terribly! Please pray that she will get well soon.
Jennie has a severe nut allergy, and being in Thailand has made her anxious about having an allergic reaction. Please pray that she wouldn't accidentally eat anything she's allergic to, and that her anxiety would go away!
All of us: homesickness, bug bites, illness prevention, strength, and wisdom. Also, that the Holy Spirit would shine through us and make an impression on our students that would lead them to ask questions about Christianity!