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Let me introduce you to one of my best friends in the world:
Zanal is the coolest fifteen year old in the world. He is basically a
street kid in Kuta and has been hanging out with the Surfing the
Nations teams for the last few years. Last year we were able to bring
him on the boat trip with us. I met "Z" last year and have kept a
picture of him above my desk all year. He is the first person I looked
for when I got to Kuta. Z is selfless and always helping out by
carrying people's bags, sharing food or drinks, and giving hugs when
people are down. He is great surfer and charges big waves. The last two
times I have surfed with him he has caught the biggest waves of the
session. He is brilliant too. He doesn't go to school and he can't
really read, but he kicks my butt every time we play chess.
Z came on the outreach with us to Nusa Lembongan, was with us in
Bingin, and is going on the boat trip tomorrow. STN has been super
influential in his life and he loves being with us. Watching him
worship with us is a beautiful thing to see. I wish I could bring him
to St. Augustine and have him live with me. I love this kid.
We leave tomorrow for our boat trip to Gili, Lombok, and Sumbawa so I won't update for another week. Pray for us as we go out to these islands. Lombok is the island where they burned all the churches seven years ago. Also, please pray for the team as many of us are battling a flu that has been going around.
Thank you friends for your faithfulness.
Love and Peace,
E r i c T.
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