Behind the scenes in Myanmar


Getting there involved an arduous journey. The road to the delta was long, hot, bumpy and wearying. At one point the ancient van ground to a halt after a particularly jarring rut. “Ah, we get out and push,” said our translator. So we got out and pushed the van. It started again, we hopped in, and went, chuckling, on our World Race way.
LaButta, the largest city in the Irrawaddy Delta.
Only Burmese government officials and a few NGOs were allowed to go into the delta. Aid workers only. No tourists.

Thousands of orphans crying for their lost familiesBells ringing as the Buddhist celebrate another traditional holidayGovernment officials telling locals to stay away from foreigners (esp. Americans)
Survivors’ hunger pains,
A child’s scream as another is taken to become a child soldier,
Fear of man in the sound of silence,
A mother’s broken heart shatters as she sees no future for her family.
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Hi Seth,
I was reflecting for some reason today about our intersecting work experiences at the old Institute For International Development (now Opportunity International)and the passion you showed a quarter century ago for the poor. We both had it even when better judgement would have had us not ordering a pitcher of beer with lunch. 🙂 I am thankful that fire has not been quenched by the vagaries of life, the temptations of ministry work or the natural dangers of living in a fallen world.
Your report again reveals your heart. I’m reminded of the story of General William Booth (founder of The Salvation Army) who when asked about the direction for that fledging ministry which is now a billion dollar enterprise he answered with one word-“Others!”
You have his heart and I’m so glad you are soon to be a thirty year friend.
Much love,
Butch