Dear
Friends, Family, and Church Partners,
Our time in Chiang
Mai is coming to a close. The beginning of May we will be moving back to our
long-term location in Kalasin. We are thankful for the transition time we have
had here, but we are ready to move on and join our team in the project “Revive
Isaan.” More to come!
Life/Ministry in
Chiang Mai
We are continuing to
meet with the girls who are a part of the FCF youth program. Jay is spending a
lot of time studying Thai language and Biblical counseling. Jenn spends her
time homeschooling Moriah, chasing Isobel, and continues to study Thai.
Visitors
Rodney (our pastor
in Utah) and two of his daughters (Jessica and Abby) were able to visit us in
December. We traveled together out to Isaan and they were able to meet our old
friends and experience what life is like there. Rodney was also able to lead a
study for a group of our friends/missionaries. We were blessed to have them
with us!
WE FOUND A HOUSE!
The beginning of
March I received a call from a friend in Kalasin saying he found a suitable
house for us in Kalasin. So, we decided to buy plane tickets for the next
weekend to check it out. WE SIGNED A CONTRACT! We are thankful to have a home
to move in to when we get there.
Off to LAOS
Jenn’s mom will be visiting
us in April (she will arrive the day before Jenn’s birthday on April 8th😉). Later that month we will travel together to
Laos for visa renewals. Please pray that our 1 year Thai visas will be granted.
Graduation &
Health
Yes, little Moriah
is a Kindergarten graduate. She graduated from her bilingual school in mid-March
and is now doing full time home school with her highly acclaimed teacher, Mom.
Since there are many interruptions in her schooling, we do “year round”
schooling as we can’t follow the US or Thai school year. Recently Moriah was
hospitalized for severe stomach pain, this mainly happens to her at night.
Please pray we can find the cause.
Miscarriage
I am sure you have
probably heard that we miscarried in February. This is our second miscarriage
in Thailand, the last one 3 years ago. It is never easy, but we are walking
through it well, and casting our gaze on a God who never leaves.
Moving
Please pray for us
during our move. Sometimes the thought of moving cross country brings
overwhelming feelings. Never easy in a foreign country dealing with a second
language and HIGH HEAT! For Moriah, leaving another “house” that she has become
comfortable in is difficult, even though she has friends in Kalasin. Please
pray that these feelings will be eased by a thankfulness that transcends the
present situations.
Thank you for
your prayers for the Thai people, our family, and the sacrificial gifts given
to keep us on the field.
Blessings,
Blessings,
-Jason & Jenn Byers
Moriah
& Isobel Update
Moriah – Moriah’s favorite activities
are riding her bike and swimming (and she lives in the perfect country for
it!). Her favorite things are mermaids, fairies, and playing with her sister.
Isobel- Isobel is very curly and has a
growing vocabulary. People comment that she is BUSY, and we agree. She loves
her stuffed cow and her sister’s teddy bear. She loves playing with the hose
outside so she can “wash” the plants and herself.
PRAYER
-Moriah’s Health- Please pray we can find the cause of Moriah’s stomach
pain.
-Finances- Please pray for funds to replenish our medical
account (we have had a lot happen this year!) and that we will have enough funds
to get our new house set up properly
-Visas- Please pray
that we will be granted our 1 year Thai visas without a problem in Laos
PRAISE
-Praise for His FAITHFULNESS
in Support – We are thankful
for the monthly support that has come in and one-time gifts.
