It's now been over a month since I returned to Bangkok. After a few days of rest, I remember walking into the local market near my house and looking around in shock and awe at the bright colors and sounds. The contrast is sometimes jaw-dropping. Thailand, in so many ways, is still so foreign to my heart-sensibilities. I find myself going through waves of soft culture-shock. Nothing too drastic, but enough to trigger slight stress reactions. Things that remind me that I am still new here. Immersing myself in Thai culture and language is a decision I make every day - one that is necessary in order to live and serve well. Sometimes great. Sometimes harder.