Hosting is still going wonderful. Mek is learning alot about America, our cultures, foods, traditions. We are enjoying learning about Thailand, enjoying Thai food, spices and ways of doing things.
With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up we have been talking with Mek about it, since it is a holiday only in the US. We told him the history (the stuff the kids learn in school; the pilgrims came over had a bad winter, were starving and the Indians helped them, taught them how to farm, shared their food and they had a feast together. That was easy to explain, but then the question that I have personally wondered for years, when did the Turkey get added, and why???
Well, I did a little research and found these sites interesting:
History of Thanksgiving, turkey and Cranberry Jam recipe: http://www.good.is/post/how-thanksgiving-got-its-turkey/
Thanksgiving History http://www.christiananswers.net/q-wall/wal-g007.html
Pumpkin Pie and recipes: http://www.chiff.com/home_life/holiday/thanksgiving/pumpkin-pie.htm
Smithsonia Institute History of Thanksgiving: http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_si/nmah/thanks.htm
Very cool site with History of Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving around the world, History of Turkey, Activities, Recipes, and much more http://www.theholidayspot.com/thanksgiving/turkey.htm
I am so looking forward to having Thanksgiving with Family at my house, cooking the turkey and all the fixins like my mom did when I was little. Traditions and celebrations with family are so important and probably more so now that everyday is full of so much uncertainty and stress, these moments in time with family are more valuable then ever. Would love to hear what your Thanksgiving Traditions are, and how you came to your traditions. If you don't have traditions yet, there is plenty of time to make this year, the beginning of a new tradition.
Post comments here or email me I would love to hear from you :)
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
The beginning of the Journey as a Host for CIEE exchange student, Khongphat Prasarnthong; August 13, 2009 through June 2010
Well, I am starting to chronicle our exchange experience. Many friends and family members have asked, "How did this all come about". Well, it was Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, 2009--the last day of classes and final exam day. As usual I was checking my email and this was one of the posts on an email loop I belong to....
Subject: Prayer Request
Today, I am sending out emails to as many people as possible about 4 CIEE boys who need a host family immediately. Two of these students earned a scholarship from the Dept. of State in order to be a part of this program. Two others paid to come here and learn English while living with an American family so they may learn our culture while sharing theirs with you. These are the last boys on my list to place and time is running out for them to be able to come here. Please let me know of any family who may be interested in hosting any of these boys and to see their profiles. They come from India, Korea, Indonesia and Thailand; all have great academics, want to play sports, no allergies and will live with pets.Please pray for the right family to contact me about these boys according to the Lord's will. Thank you and may God bless you also. As soon as they are placed, I will send an update out to everyone letting you know their situation.
Have a great week!
Lynnette Goreman
CIEE Local Coordinator
aprayerpartner @msn.com
919-417-3743
My heart was pounding.. I was like is this my answer??? (I have been praying for months, and months for direction and discernment on ministry and witnessing opportunities and well this has potential to be both). I replied to the email and Lynnette called me immediately, we talked on the phone, she sent me the link to the website and the ball was rolling.
Well, the day continued, I helped my inlaw prepare to load up and return to Virginia. Charles went with them, I went to school to take my A & P exam.. (biting my nails all the way there and then suddenly just had peace over the situation and the C didn't seem so bad {Finally}). After I was done at school I drove up to Virginia for a day of R & R at the Va.Beach oceanfront, my happy place. While there Charles and I talked somemore about the exchange student and he was very excited. At that point I had not read the profile, just new that he was from Thailand and was a senior, 16 years old. Charles and I continued our vacation day at the beach. We visited with family and discussed it and it was really an easy fit. We drove home Thursday afternoon and got home 5 minutes before the scheduled interview with Lynnette. When we(I) saw the profile we new this was the right choice and we were "the right family" we were praying would come up and agree to sponsor this deserving student.
{Note: I have promised that when I have a strong feeling again, and feel compelled to obligate US to something, I will talk to the other half of Us before moving ahead. Another confirmation that I was right on July 21, 1988... I needed this man! He is PEFECT for me, (He has God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in him to guide him to love me in all my "best intentions and heart over matter" and keep his flesh from wringing my little chicken neck. And for all that I have been so richly given I am eternally thankful}
He loves basketball and soccer, is interested in football. Last year he traveled to Japan and can speak some japanese.
Despite the awkward beginning, God has blessed this journey so much already and I am so in awe of Him and my husband. We are enjoying the hosting experience so much.
Here is a peak at our first 24 hours ( Arrival at 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 13, through the GEICO Family Picnic the next afternoon at Tucker Lake in Wilson, NC.)
Stay tuned... Please pray for us to remain good ambassadors for our God, Country, and Family. Also pray for the Prasarnthong family in Thailand and abroad, as they have to be missing this awesome young man. Pray that God blesses them with the emails and updates they receive, give them peace and joy knowing what an awesome experience and learning experience "Mek" Khongphat is receiving and how much he is teaching his host family about his country, culture and family.
Subject: Prayer Request
Today, I am sending out emails to as many people as possible about 4 CIEE boys who need a host family immediately. Two of these students earned a scholarship from the Dept. of State in order to be a part of this program. Two others paid to come here and learn English while living with an American family so they may learn our culture while sharing theirs with you. These are the last boys on my list to place and time is running out for them to be able to come here. Please let me know of any family who may be interested in hosting any of these boys and to see their profiles. They come from India, Korea, Indonesia and Thailand; all have great academics, want to play sports, no allergies and will live with pets.Please pray for the right family to contact me about these boys according to the Lord's will. Thank you and may God bless you also. As soon as they are placed, I will send an update out to everyone letting you know their situation.
Have a great week!
Lynnette Goreman
CIEE Local Coordinator
aprayerpartner @msn.com
919-417-3743
My heart was pounding.. I was like is this my answer??? (I have been praying for months, and months for direction and discernment on ministry and witnessing opportunities and well this has potential to be both). I replied to the email and Lynnette called me immediately, we talked on the phone, she sent me the link to the website and the ball was rolling.
Well, the day continued, I helped my inlaw prepare to load up and return to Virginia. Charles went with them, I went to school to take my A & P exam.. (biting my nails all the way there and then suddenly just had peace over the situation and the C didn't seem so bad {Finally}). After I was done at school I drove up to Virginia for a day of R & R at the Va.Beach oceanfront, my happy place. While there Charles and I talked somemore about the exchange student and he was very excited. At that point I had not read the profile, just new that he was from Thailand and was a senior, 16 years old. Charles and I continued our vacation day at the beach. We visited with family and discussed it and it was really an easy fit. We drove home Thursday afternoon and got home 5 minutes before the scheduled interview with Lynnette. When we(I) saw the profile we new this was the right choice and we were "the right family" we were praying would come up and agree to sponsor this deserving student.
{Note: I have promised that when I have a strong feeling again, and feel compelled to obligate US to something, I will talk to the other half of Us before moving ahead. Another confirmation that I was right on July 21, 1988... I needed this man! He is PEFECT for me, (He has God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in him to guide him to love me in all my "best intentions and heart over matter" and keep his flesh from wringing my little chicken neck. And for all that I have been so richly given I am eternally thankful}
He loves basketball and soccer, is interested in football. Last year he traveled to Japan and can speak some japanese.
Despite the awkward beginning, God has blessed this journey so much already and I am so in awe of Him and my husband. We are enjoying the hosting experience so much.
Here is a peak at our first 24 hours ( Arrival at 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 13, through the GEICO Family Picnic the next afternoon at Tucker Lake in Wilson, NC.)
Stay tuned... Please pray for us to remain good ambassadors for our God, Country, and Family. Also pray for the Prasarnthong family in Thailand and abroad, as they have to be missing this awesome young man. Pray that God blesses them with the emails and updates they receive, give them peace and joy knowing what an awesome experience and learning experience "Mek" Khongphat is receiving and how much he is teaching his host family about his country, culture and family.
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