Prayer requests as I go:

Flights: It will take me over 23 hours of flight time, not to mention long layovers and time-zone shifts. I hate flying.

Health: I'm still trying to get my typhoid prescription filled, apparently that's not something pharmacies usually keep; I also didn't know about my trip until it was too late to get more than the first Hep A shot (there are two, 6 months apart). 

Accommodations: I'm excited to stay with a host family instead of in a hotel or volunteer quarters, but I'm not sure how much I'll be able to communicate with them. I also hope I can be culturally sensitive while still showing God's love. 

Work: Not entirely sure what I'll be doing, only that the school I'll be at needs help with their phonics instruction. I've never taught phonics, but I have some marvelous elementary school teacher friends (Erica and Nicole) who have helped me a ton, so I feel a bit better after research under their guidance. Hoping I can still take the books I want to bring with only a 44 lb allowance. 

Politics: The military did take over the government, but so far it's been peaceful. There is a 10pm - 5am curfew, but they're trying to get it lifted in the touristy areas, which is where I'll be. There are so many expats living in Krabi that I'm not worried, but I do pray for the peace of the nation. 

And, I really hate flying. And talking to strangers, especially when anything needs fixing. Ugh. This is my cheesy motto from one of my favorite cheesy books though: "Step follows step, hope follows courage, set your face towards danger, set your heart on victory." 

Thanks for praying everyone! 

Ps. I will do my best to do weekly updates, but I'm not really sure how much access I'll have to internet.