Thailand

Over the years people have always had various questions spring to mind when I mention to them that I use to be a Missionary. One question I get most often is: What is it like to be a Missionary? For most people, Missionary is associated with ideas of Bible holding believers who go from door to door, knocking and collecting donations for a greater cause. Some would say, it's all about 'witnessing' while others prefer to be left enthralled by the topic.

I was 16 when I went on my first Missionary trip overseas. I was young, explorative and thought more about others than myself (or at least, so I was told!).  A small group of class members tucked away under the wings of our teachers, headed off to South East Asia. An adventure I thought, as the plane pulled away from the departure lounge.

Thailand is a diverse country. It's filled with an array of food, people, activities and all the cultural differences you can imagine. One of the highest ranked issues in Thailand specifically however is HIV and Aids. These two epidemics spread widely across a nation flooded by the force of poverty and the diar lengths people would go to, just to make ends meet.

My Objective-  Help Raise Awareness and give support to The Children of Thailand with Aids & HIV!

Meet some of the faces of the future.

Through the smiles and happiness, these children knew nothing more other than surviving. My trip was an eye-opener, one I could never forget. Upon returning to Australia, I was determined to make it back there some day, to do what I could to bring support, better living conditions and food to their plates every day.

This saw me moving across the world for the second time, to serve in Orphanages of HIV/Aids children. Theire stories were heard and became my stories, their zest for life was still lit and I had a newfound view of what the world was all about. I can't wait to return to Thailand for the 3rd time.