The Crawford Chronicles #20

   

The Crawford Chronicles #20

“Settled”

Praise and Prayer items

1) House Setup - Praise the Lord we were able to get our house all setup during the month of December. We had hoped to have it setup before we both started working in January. We are so happy to have a lovely home so close to the school

2) SIM Orientation - We we’re grateful to have SIM Thailand take such good care of us when we arrived. We did orientation with the Personnel Coordinator and the Director. They helped introduce Thai culture to us and helped us navigate Chiang Mai. A big thank you to Ryan’s and Heidi Hannah for their hard work in making us feel welcome.

3) Jobs - Please continue to Pray for Kathleen and I in our new positions. We are both starting to feel more comfortable in our roles but it is very busy and we have a lot of responsibility at the school. Pray we would both serve Grace International School well.

4) Austin - Austin has started Pre-School here and is doing well. He struggles from time to time in wanting to go but is usually fine once he gets there. It is a bilingual Pre-School (Thai/English) so that is an added challenge for him. Pray that he would enjoy his new school (called Good Kids Pre-School) and that he would make friends easily with the other children despite the language barrier.

5) Duncan - We praise the Lord that we were able to be introduced to “Lek” (called Pi Lek by the boys as a term of endearment - “Pi” basically means “older sibling”). Lek is our “Mae Baan” (house helper) and takes care of Duncan while we are at work. She also cooks, cleans and does laundry. She is a big blessing to our household.

6) Kathleen’s Nursing Hours - We felt blessed that Kathleen was able to officially get approval for her nursing hours to count towards her license. There was some doubts in the beginning but thankfully it all worked out. To God be the glory!

7) Drivers Licenses - We were able to receive our Thai drivers licenses! There was a short test we both had to get through but we were both able to pass and get our beautiful photos taken. We thank the Lord that it was a smooth process for both of us.

8) Finances - Please continue to pray for our finances. Our current shortfall is about $1300/month. Pray that we would find cheerful givers willing to partner with us in our ministry.

9) Trip to Canada - Because of our current shortfall, Kathleen and I (Graham) decided it would be best if I did a trip back to Canada during our school summer break. I will be in Western Canada from May 9th - July 6th. Please pray for Kathleen as she will be alone taking care of the kids. Pray that Graham would travel safely and that he would have meaningful connections with friends and family. (See Graham’s itinerary below).

Graham’s Travel Intinerary

May 9th - Arrive in Parksville, BC

May 14th - Visit Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church

May 16th - Travel to Edmonton, AB

May 19th - Visit Cowboy Church in Sherwood Park, AB

May 21st - Visit Fort Saskatchewan Alliance Church

May 28th - Visit Fort Saskatchewan Fellowship Baptist Church

June 1st - Travel to Fort McMurray, AB

June 4th - Visit Northlife Church

June 8th - Return to Edmonton, AB

June 11th - Visit Redwater Alliance Church

June 18th - Visit Edmonton Chinese Alliance Church

June 25th - Visit Heartland Alliance Church

June 28th - Travel to Calgary, AB

July 2nd - Travel to Lumby, BC

July 3rd - Travel to Langley, BC

July 6th - Leave for Thailand

Blessings,

Graham, Kathleen, Austin and Duncan Crawford

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