Ja and Eak's Engagement

My very good friends Ja and Eak got engaged a few weeks ago! It is done a little bit different here in Thailand. When they get engaged, it is a planned thing and family and friends are invited and there is a little ceremony at the engagement. Many times a dowery is given and the parents give a blessing.

This is my friend Eak's family! He works with me at the church. His parents were great! Both of them speak English and it was good to talk with them! The party was wonderful!

Only a few friends got to come because it was on a Monday and it was not in Bangkok. It was in a province that is near the beach! Both Eak and Ja are from this province. They have been friends for a long time! Ning, Golf, Boom, and I were able to go and support our friends! A good time was had by all!

These are some of my favorite girls! Ning (who is 8 months pregnant), Boom (works with me at the church), and Ja (Eak's fiance)! I love these girls!