Abba House

What a blessing to be settled into our new home at the Abba House. The people are beautiful! Thailand is called "The Land of Smiles," and we have seen that within this community. The joy from their smiles and sweet spirits has already touched our hearts. All the children were awaiting our arrival and now it's amazing to live as a family and start this journey together.

(Photo Credit: Abbie Boyles)

The founders, Joyce and David, welcomed us with a beautiful room, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and even free wi-fi! We are so thankful for this home provided for us. Nid and Francis, the house managers, are a wonderful married Thai couple who helped us get to know the students by introducing new games and translating the Thai language. Famai is our wonderful chef, and we also have a great pastor, Ed. Dave is the only other American with this organization. He has commited one year to help this organization and rooms with the only little boy, La. Abba House is currently filled with 19 young girls, and 10 guys.  Since the Thai language will take some time to learn, we are excited to have our translator, Oh, from Chiang Rai living with us. She is a beautiful woman who comes from a Christian Hilltribe, and is the daughter of the pastor. We are blessed to have another sister living with us.

Our time at the Abba House will be fulfulling.  Tuesday through Friday we have our day full. 

Here is our schedule:

11-1 lunch and preparing the lesson plan

1-2 sharing bible verses and testimonies 

2-3 worship

3-4 teaching english to the guys

5-6 supper

6-7 teaching english to the girls

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday we have off, but we will be doing other ministry.  Other ministry consists of prison ministry for men and women, visiting the crippled children's home, and going to talk with those involved with prostitution.  Teaching english is extremely important in Thailand.  When applying for a job here, knowing english will be extremely beneficial and is highly looked upon.  It will advance your probabilty of getting the job. 

So far, we have been able to visit the night market, along with the Sunday market.  This morning we attended a Thai speaking church with a translator.  Only 1% of Thailand are Christian, making this ministry significant. 

                                                                  (night Market)

                                                                  (Monk down town)

We are looking forward to start tomorrow! 

Thank you for your continued prayer and support!

-Catherine Willis