In The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe, Narnia just begins to show signs of thawing when the children visit. One of the first signs is the visit from Santa Claus. At that point in the story, no one was sure the thaw would continue, but hopes were high that the White Witch would finally be defeated and spring would come!
Similarly, things in Burma are beginning to change...
The people say, "Slowly, slowly things are better here. Slowly, slowly...and things will get better if the April election goes well. Will it be fair? We hope so."
For those who don't know, Burma (or Myanmar) had been ruled by an illegal military junta since the 60's. IT was considered the second most repressive regime in the world. Last year that changed and they supposedly have a democratic government now. The election, though, was rigged so the government party won but even still things are beginning to change for the better. We hope and pray it continues and reaches to all areas of the country!
Here are some pictures from my brief stay in a slowly thawing Yangon...
Similarly, things in Burma are beginning to change...
The people say, "Slowly, slowly things are better here. Slowly, slowly...and things will get better if the April election goes well. Will it be fair? We hope so."
For those who don't know, Burma (or Myanmar) had been ruled by an illegal military junta since the 60's. IT was considered the second most repressive regime in the world. Last year that changed and they supposedly have a democratic government now. The election, though, was rigged so the government party won but even still things are beginning to change for the better. We hope and pray it continues and reaches to all areas of the country!
Here are some pictures from my brief stay in a slowly thawing Yangon...
Bible School graduates
Touring in Yangon.
Buddhist temple.
Local kids!
Playing!
