Hi everyone! I'm writing you from a very hot Phuket, Thailand. I am loving this month, although it hasn't been without its ups and downs (both spiritually and emotionally; the thermostat on the other hand has only been on the up and up since we got here). We are finishing our third week of this month, and it has been great. Ministry is hard. We are digging trenches, pulling weeds, laying barbed-wire fences, painting houses, and more; all in direct sun, in heat upwards of 100° before factoring in the humidity. In fact, to give you an idea of just how hot it has been, my sleeping pad melted and my nalgene (which is supposed to be usable cookware) has melting spots on it too. It's been a really sweaty experience.