Monday night, a scheme of events that tragically took place last week, was redeemed. Stacy, Anne and I returned back to the bar that denied us the girls last week. We learned from a few mistakes, arrived about an hour later, our demeanor held a sence of confidence and our outcome was successfull!
Our dear friend Ann was sold to us for the price of 600 baht ($18.00 U.S). When we left the bar she was happy, but she kindly asked if we could have her back by 10pm in order that she might still have some time to work. I was a little sad not to be able to keep her away from there all night, but we could not refuse her request. I was simply thankful for the opportunity to spend time with her!
Our first mission was to take her away from the scene into a place of comfort and fun! How about a 9 story mall with all the essentials! ICE CREAM (actually frozen yogurt, it’s healthier) AND BOWLING! The frozen yogurt shop had all fresh fruits to pick from. They put the fruit in the machine and it makes it into your frozen yogurt! SCRUMPTIOUS, absolutely Scrumptious!
We ate our tasty treat as we took the elevator 8 floors up to the bowling ally. Before entering we stopped for a couple photos with the Jackie Chan cut out and the GIANT bowling pin and ball.
Ann had never bowled before and she was a HYSTERICAL first timer! OH my, we all (including her) laughed the hour away so quickly, we hardly knew it passed. Ann took the ball and did a little hop, skip, throw and fall down the lane. I was suprised that all 70 pounds of her could get the ball rolling with the power that she did.
The night passed so quickly but it was such a great pleasure and honor to be apart of her life for a night! I wouldn’t trade it for a million Starbucks coffees.
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Unfortunately, we were not able to take Bla (our 14 year old friend) out. But I know that she knows how much I truely care for her! I will continue to pray for the precious child!
