Being a Tourist

 

Since we have been here five days and not done any touristy things, we visited the Jim Thompson House Museum. He was an American businessman born 1907 who came to Bangkok and established silk exporting, it becoming a very successful business. He provided the silk for the costumes in the movie "The King and I". He also collected ancient Thai art. His house is traditional Thai teakwood and very lovely. Jim Thompson disappeared mysteriously--an intriguing story.

 By the way, the 1956 movie, "The King and I", was banned in Thailand when it came out because of its portrayal of the king.

One of the joys we've had being in Bangkok, is that many members are coming to the temple from so many different countries. This morning we met several from Russia and a family from India. 

The family from India said they had saved for 10 years to afford to come without using Church funds. They are receiving endowments Tuesday and being sealed as a family on Wednesday.

The little girl in pink will be sealed to her family on Thursday.

Tears came while we talked with them in the annex. The Indian family are in the center of this photo, surrounded by two Russian families. My heart burned with the Spirit, knowing this was fulfillment of the Lord's plan.

We are all joyful to be together. No matter our political foundations, we are brothers and sisters in Christ.

We had a lovely Bangkok sunrise this morning.

Again, I am thankful for FaceTime and Zoom so we can keep in contact with our family. I pray it never fails us!