Sanuk on Koh Samet

Sanuk (Thai for 'fun') infuses every aspect of Thai life. It's hoped for at every moment and expected at every gathering. Thai Christians wouldn't think of getting together without making room for sanuk. In fact, most of our meetings begin with a game. There's always food and always laughter. Such was the case as our cell group spent the weekend on a little island called Koh Samet.


The girls: Ehh, Mok, Book, Faye & Ann

Ten of us from Phrasiri Church spent the last 3 days having sanuk off the Gulf Coast of Thailand. If we were in the water, we didn't just wade about. No, no. Instead, we divided into 2 teams and fought like mad to be the first team to retrieve a sand-filled water bottle from the ocean floor. And if we were on the shore, we were usually playing cards or enjoying the giant swing nearby.

It really was a lot of fun. And though much of the time was spent playing silly games and joking around, this time led to us all feeling closer as a group. Like we know one another more. Yep, sanuk is a good thing.