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| Kai, Kaeo and Golf (holding the dog) in front of our house in Ban Phrueksa |
It was an amazing story, God rescued this couple from drugs and poverty to where they could run a profitable business. From a borrowed shack in the rice paddies to a townhouse. From not knowing anything about God to helping lead others to faith in Jesus.
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| Kaeo Cooking and Selling Chicken Beside Our House |
So it was with sadness last Saturday morning that we received a call from Ajan Nat informing us that Kai had gone to be with Jesus. Perhaps his body, with so many health conditions, had succumbed to his second dose of COVID vaccine. Anyway, we quickly got our stuff together and picked up Ajan Nat for the 8-hour drive to Chachoengsao.
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| With Ajan Nat and Kaeo at the Funeral |
The funeral ceremonies were sretched out over three days. There were both Christian and Buddhist ceremonies. Ajan Nat gave awesome message of the hope we have in Jesus. Kai and Kaeo's son, Golf, led a song on guitar. I taught him his first chords way back when and now he is a worship leader.
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| Ajan Nat Preaching at the Funeral |
It was good to see so many familiar faces in this place where we used to live. Many we did not recognize because they were youth when we lived there, but now are adults.
We will miss Kai, but his impact on the church and community will be felt for a while to come.
We arrived back in Kamalasai exhausted from the whirlwind trip, but glad we took the time to go.
And regarding the question, friends, that has come up about what happens to those already dead and buried, we don't want you in the dark any longer. First off, you must not carry on over them like people who have nothing to look forward to, as if the grave were the last word. Since Jesus died and broke loose from the grave, God will most certainly bring back to life those who died in Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (MSG)
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