Author Archives: Donella

We’ve always been told that a God Moment is a personal experience that is a sign that God is at work in your life. There have been so many times during this ministry that God has given us moments that show us that He is totally in control of what is happening. One of those moments happened for us while traveling to Texas last week for an anniversary trip. (Click on “June 2024” above to view the complete newsletter.)

In our March 2021 newsletter, we announced that it was “Simeon’s Turn,” and the process of building a new church at Na Khrai village began. Since that time, we hope you have followed the progress of the church as it was being built. (Click on “March 2024” above to view the complete newsletter.)

It’s time for us to make our yearly return to Thailand to reconnect with our family there. A lot needs to be accomplished in the short time we will be there. We will have a dedication for the new church in Na Khrai. (Click on “December 2023” above to view the complete newsletter.)

My dad passed away peacefully on August 16th. He was ready to be home. He was dedicated to our Lord during his 93 years of life. He was the example in my life that made it very easy for me to understand the love of our Heavenly Father. (Click on “September 2023” above to view the complete newsletter.)

Below are some snapshots from our recent visit to Thailand. A lot was accomplished during this time. Enjoy! (Click on “March 2023” above to view the complete newsletter.)

Reading our newsletter from one year ago, the title was, “Is This the Year?”, and it definitely was the year. At that time we were anticipating the possibility of returning to Thailand after two long years away. We were hoping 2022 would be the year. (Click on “December 2022” above to view the complete newsletter.)

By the time you read this newsletter, these bags will be packed and we’ll be waiting in Detroit for the second leg of our travel to Thailand. The complete trip will take about 27 hours with stops in Detroit and Seoul, Korea, before we finally arrive in Chiang Mai, Thailand. (Click on “September 2022” above to view the complete newsletter.)

We finally have airline tickets purchased and will be returning to Thailand in October! It has been three years since we were last there. We waited until October because Korean Air will open up their flights from Seoul, Korea, to Chiang Mai, Thailand, on October 1st. (Click on “June 2022” above to view the complete newsletter.)

They are at the end of the school year in Thailand. Several of the Gethsemane Home children are graduating this year. Wanchai and Joshua are our youngest graduates. (Click on “March 2022” above to view the complete newsletter.)