We thought we were in Thailand...

...but it seems we're in Babel. As we hiked up a mountain (yes - it was a mountain!) we couldn't help but think of the Tower of Babel. There is a 3 km walk above the town we're staying in that is a road lined with idols. Just as the people in ancient times tried to reach God with their tower, it seems the people here are trying to place their idols as high as God. There is huge idol every hundred feet or so, and they get larger and "grander" as you go higher. There are many monks living along the walk, and many tourists come to visit and worship these idols. When we finally made it to the top (huffing and puffing I might add) we saw many people there worshiping. It broke our hearts, and it was made all the sadder as we were a stone's throw from Burma there, a country desperately in need of our prayers and God's intervention. Two of the girls sang worship and two of us walked around in astonishment. We prayed through Scripture all around those idols, and we are trusting and have faith that God is going to do wonders in this needy place. We have pictures of the idols in all their ugliness, but we haven't figured out how to get them onto the blog in an Internet cafe yet.

But on a happier note, we have spent a lot of time at an amazing Christian-run orphanage called Faith Village the last couple days. Last night Rebekah and Jodi thrilled the children with stories and crafts, and this morning we all spent time with the older girls and women of Faith Village. We are in awe of the work being done there and God's providence in placing these orphans in a God-fearing and God-worshiping home. We truly see God in this place. Thank you for your continued prayers. We are hot, but happy. We miss you, but we are so joyful to be here. Keep praying, and we will too (hopefully on some flatter ground!).

Much love,
Rebekah and Kerri (for the whole team)