Just in case you’d like to send me something but don’t know what would be good to send a missionary in Bangkok, here is my updated list of ideas:

• Books (a few suggestions– let me know if you’d like to send me one of these so I can take it off the list and avoid duplicates): Amy Carmichael of Dohnavur (Frank Houghton); Chasing the Dragon (Jackie Pullinger); Saint in the Slums: The Story of Kagawa of Japan (Cyril Davey); Desiring God (John Piper); Cry of the Urban Poor (Viv Grigg); Spirituality of the Road (David Bosch)– or any other Christian books or biographies of missionaries that you think would be encouraging
• Packets of instant oatmeal or hot drinks I can use with my water heater at my house
• newspaper/magazine articles
• worship music
• blank journal
• Ultrathon mosquito repellant lotion
• travel-sized anti-bacterial lotion
• stain remover like Stain Stick
• granola bars

If other things come to mind I’ll add them (or take them off the list if I end up with a stockpile) so you can keep checking back if you’re one of those wonderful gift-givers. I have been really blessed by how many people have sent me packages and this is not intended to solicit more– it’s hopefully just a help to anyone who was wanting to send me something anyway.