I awoke at 7 AM after 10 hr of sleep...feel great. After breakfast, I took a taxi to Mercy Center to view MC's sports day. Met Father Joe and attended Mass at 9 AM. I had 2 Thai teenagers as interpreters explain to me what FJ was saying during his homily which was given in Thai. Father speaks numerous foreign languages fluently. The homily addressed the virtues that everyone must follow...no lying, stealing and laziness. MC is one big family...the boys will respect the girls and protect them. Those breaking the rules and are judged by their peers (FJ does not get involved)...one girl was kicked out of MC because of an assault on a younger child, 2 boys who fought had to fight each other with one boxing gloves until they were exhausted and than were attached together with a string until they resolved their differences ( they are now best friends). After Mass, I spent an hour over coffee with Father and listened to him describe his ministry in the slums of Klong Toey. He does not suffer fools.
After sports day I went to Raja's tailor shop, to order pants, a sport coat and 4 shirts. After leaving Raja's, I decided that my body deserved a Thai massage....if I lived in Thailand, I would have a massage every day!!! I ended the day completed my day with a nice Thai dinner...
After sports day I went to Raja's tailor shop, to order pants, a sport coat and 4 shirts. After leaving Raja's, I decided that my body deserved a Thai massage....if I lived in Thailand, I would have a massage every day!!! I ended the day completed my day with a nice Thai dinner...
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