THE COUP
Everything is fine with us... we are not in any danger! The army has taken over the government buildings in Thailand and they are just telling us to all stay away from that area - although it is a peaceful coup. We went to Bangkok a couple of days ago (looking for jeep parts) and the only signs we saw were soldiers at all the toll booths on the highway. Picture this - soldiers, in full army attire and fully armed with rifles, with a yellow ribbon tied around the rifle to prove it is a peaceful coup (the yellow ribbon represents that they have full consent from the King, making it peaceful). Okay, I really don't feel that soldiers in full attire look peaceful at all but that is what they are saying.

EL SHADDAI 2 CHILDRENS HOME
The building - Lighthouse - is coming along slowly. In Thai standards, I guess it is coming along very quickly. We are waiting for the windows to be put in as every time it rains the place fills with water. Then they will be doing the final paint job on the interior. THEN, we get to get moving on filling the rooms with furniture. We haven't been having a lot of luck getting furniture at good prices. We have spent a lot of time scouting around for mattresses and bunk beds - they are just to pricey for our budget so we have been blessed in finding enough used beds and small matresses. We will be giving the medal frames a fresh paint job and planning on getting new bedding - likely making it. The closet cupboards are very pricey so now we are looking into the lumber and metal to build them - checking out supplies is so time consuming, but when you have so many to buy or build it will be worth it in the long run. We believe that most of the budget will be going into the kitchen cabinets. (these are like our ar-miores with some drawers) Then there will be curtains to make, bathrooms to supply, etc.

We have been spending more time with the kids, we give English lessons on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. We have supper with them and starting at that time we all are only allowed to speak English. The younger children have a much harder time of understanding us but they are all very willing. On Thursday, we have family night when everyone can share their concerns, needs, etc. It is also our Prayer and Worship night - the kids have really come a long way with their music since we were here in December/January. They sound fantastic. (not that they didn't before)

They are all very good at getting home, doing their chores, and homework. Here is a picture of the older kids doing homework at the dining room table. The oldest is in grade 10.


EL SHADDAI 1 CHILDRENS HOME

As we have told you, we are furtunate enough to have a place to call home - El 1, Alan and Terry's home. I just thought I would include a picture of four of the kids that are staying here at present, one was not home at the time, there is five altogether. Christopher, our nephew from Saskatoon, is heading to the Philippines at the beginning of November to work with Continuum Media.

Alan and Terry are both here right now too, Terry just arrived here yesterday. The conference is starting October 9th so things are very busy in that part of the ministry. We are also involved in that area too. Anywhere we can be a help - that is what we are here for. Praise God!

RAIN AND MORE RAIN

Thank goodness we have had a lot of rain - it has slowed the building progress some and it may slow the traffic a wee bit, but it sure has been nice. The temperature is still hot but the rain just makes you think it is cooler. The rainy season is just about over though and now we will be going into the hot season. Remember, they only have 3 seasons over here: Hot(winter), Hotter(rainy season), and Hottest(April, May). So ya, it has been real nice. Here is a picture of driving over to El2 the other day around 5pm. Daylight hours are from 6am to 6pm - really makes for short days.
ADDRESS;

We do love to hear from friends and family, our email address is;

terwharf@hotmail.com

and our mailing address is;

c/o Box 64

Sriracha, Chonburi,

Thailand. 20110

We also have a phone number here in Thailand in case anyone is headed this way;

0871313881

God Bless you all and do pray for our safety and guidance from God so that we may serve and bless people all around the world.