So far during the month of March, we've been blessed to celebrate Chandra's birthday together and Jay's vocal recital. On March 9th we went out to Young's Cafe (a Vietnamese restaurant) which we all loved. Our waiter was from Thailand. But, it was interesting how he took note of Penny's country accent, since she's from Udon Thani, far away from Bangkok. He kept repeating how people in Bangkok have improved their speech. It is typical for those from the big city to look down on those from the Northeast. It would be a little like people from Hollywood looking down on the Clampetts in the Beverly Hillbillies. I was a bit unnerved, too, when he kept asking me about her real parents right in front of Penny. But, I have come to realize that most Thai people are quite unfamiliar with adoption and it's just a complete mystery to them. So, I try to remind myself that they are not trying to be nosy, just curious.
On March 18th we celebrated with Jay as he sang his heart out at a vocal recital held at our church, Redeemer Lutheran Church. It was a great testimony to the grace of God, as Jay weaved scripture in along with the music. We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of God's love through his family, as many people gave to a free-will offering to help towards our ongoing adoption-related expenses. We feel truly blessed. And it was an extra blessing to have our parents present for the special concert.
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