Last weekend my team and I drove to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand to gather with other missionaries from all over Asia. We spent a good deal of time "bonding" as a team, evaluating our personal goals, and enjoying the fellowship of other Christians.
The weekend provided many opportunities to "feel at home." We played Putt-Putt, spoke in English the entire time, and ate at several "Farang" (Westerner) restaurants. It encouraged me to know that my body has adapted well to Thai dishes; my first experience with sickness came the morning after we dined at a charming Italian restaurant. Perhaps Tom Yum, and Khao Pat settle in the missionary stomach better than lasagna.