The Khao Lak Kids

Much of the week in Khao Lak revolved around kids. We went to several schools and presented small assemblies, in which the team led the kids in Christian songs and games. Part of this was aimed at the kids and part at the teachers (as you'll see in the next post.) The team members were really gifted at getting the kids involved and having fun. Of course, getting any attention from outsiders is a big deal to them all, so they loved it.


The kids below are at a school operated by a Christian organization for Burmese children (from Myanmar). There is a lot of anti-Burmese prejudice in Thailand. Until this year, Burmese children were not allowed to attend public schools in and around Khao Lak. The tough thing is realizing that kids are just kids. They don't deserve this kind of treatment. This school educates about sixty kids. Eight of them left this year to try the public schools, but six returned in two weeks because of the bad treatment they got. They genuinely enjoyed the assembly and the change of pace from their regular routine. These kids were just wonderful.

At most stops, I talked about where I am from and explain that while they are in school, kids from my home town are in bed, asleep, but the same God who loves the kids in Kansas City loves them, too. When I explain my nick name is Big C, they always laugh and clap.

Vee speaking to one of the groups.

This little one marched right up to me while Vee was speaking and plopped down in my lap like she was home.