July 21-28 in Maesot

As the turmoil in Burma continues - parents, families, and villages are destroyed across the gorgeous rain-soaked plains and mountains of the Thai-Burmese border. The light and smiles of the faces of these children are just another sharp contrast in this dynamic place. It has been a year since I was here and taught these children. The children of Maesot are eager students who easily capture one’s heart.
Unlike many schools, the Burmese and Karen staff remains unchanged. Their hearts and their hope are invested in these children, whose education and faith is the only weapon they have against a brutal regime. The refugee camps, where many of their families live, are breeding grounds for political angst. The school is a place where sharp edges are smoothed by Christian love and fellowship – for both Burmese Buddhists and Karen Christian children and adolescents. Soon the stories of the 12th grade class will be posted on this blog so that you yourself might become invested in the lives of these students and the plight of their people.