Rice Grains

Last night I had to make a beeline for the restroom while I was teaching English in my room. After emptying the contents of my stomach quite thoroughly, I returned to my students in time to hear Lak laughingly tell them that I got sick because he taught me how to play that card game a few nights ago. I had heard Thais believe if you get sick it is because you did something wrong.

Anyway, between emptying out both ends, I didn't sleep much last night. But my Thai family here at my building has been taking good care of me. They have called me different times to see what they can do to help, and they bought medicine for me (wouldn't accept payment).

This evening Ruung, Kitti's wife, brought me kao tom (rice porridge with pork) for supper. She sat wtih me while I ate in order, I think, to make sure I ate it all. She kept telling me I need to eat it all. :) She is also insisting on making breakfast and supper for me tomorrow. She says there is no need to chance buying meals that might not be "clean". So tomorrow's meals are pretty much covered.

What amazing people! I thank God for their care.