Tonight at about 7:30, our team was going over the three skits that we are going to be doing at the Buddhist school and Tuesday at our Evangelism day. Jon N and Jas were doing their skit and at one point, one of the balls that is in the skit, went over the side of the patio area, Jas jumped off, onto the grass and was bitten by a snake. We took him immediately to the hospital which was less than 10 minutes from here. We drove up, he was put onto a wheelchair, and we were seen in less than a minute. They did a blood test right away, gave him a pain killer, gave him antibiotics and made the decision to take him to the newest and best hospital in Phuket.
Jas is in great spirits, joking about having a shovel brought to the hospital so that he can continue working while he is laid up. He does have pain in his left foot, but it does not go up past his knee. I phoned Jas' mom and Jas spoke to her also. We have called the insurance agency, and that is all in order too. They ordered an ambulance to take Jas to Phuket, about one and a half hours from here. Hilary is going with Jas and will stay with him until he is released. Jamie, Yui, and Benz are also driving down to Phuket with them to make sure that all is in order. They are fantastic to have around and do our translating.
Please pray for Jas and that he will have a quick recovery. The snake is thought to be poisonous, but of a mild strain. As we know more, we will let you all know.
Tomorrow the rest of the team and myself will go back to the Buddhist school to teach for our second day. There are 36 students there, from grade 1 to grade 6. It is their summer holiday but they all came back for these two days. It was a great day, we sang Sunday School songs with them, talked about God, in the school that is a stone's throw from a Buddhist Wat (temple).
Please also pray that we will be an impact on these students in the Lompinee School.
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Oh my gosh, what a thing to happen. I hope and pray that everything will go well and that Jas will be okay. I really enjoyed looking at the other pictures. Seems like everything has been going quite smoothly. It was neat to hear that some of the kids from the Muslim school remembered you, Mrs. Hettinga. It also amazed me that they want you back for another trip already and this one hasen't even ended yet! What a great blessing from God. I hope everything goes well with the other schools!
Francie
I'm fine, no seriously i'm good, had a few blood tests today and am now under observation for the next day. Everything is good, i'm learning lots and God has been teaching me alot since the bite. The team is wicked. As i was leaving to go to the hospital the last thing i saw is my team praying like crazy. I love them so much, and yes i did cry when i saw that, but what a comforting last thing to see as you leave to go to a hospital
Jas
Jas...You can be assured that the team parents are praying like crazy too!!! The beauty of your ordeal is the assurance that God has gone ahead of this team and His presence is ever near. Once again we're reminded that He never sleeps nor slumbers as we witness His faithfulness over and over. What a growing experience as parents to know that although we aren't (can't always be) in control of our kids, GOD IS!!! It makes the pains of letting go somewhat easier knowing that you're all in good hands - His wisdom far surpasses our own! You're all in our constant prayers!!!
(We LOVE and miss you Katelyn-Big Hugs and Kisses...)
Love, Mom, Dad, Ryan, Sophie.
Hey Jas
Glad to hear you are in good spirits. So great to know that God is in control! We hope and pray you are back with your team soon!
Andy and Jacquie
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