We Hear from Susie in Austin

Susie Foy, a member of our 2008 Thailand Mission Team, writes from her home in Austin, where she has been working with a Burmese refugee community. During the summer, the Austin American-Statesman reported on the refugees as they settle into their new home, and the efforts of those - such as Susie - to assist that transition.

Burmese refugees find safety in Austin

"Refugee Services of Texas is doing a great job here and this is the group I have been working with," Susie writes. "Thought you might want to see it! Blessings!"

Thang Yawm Nan tries to feed his daughter, Mary Nan, 11 months, as he helps his wife, Esther Choiki, with her English homework and son Yuan Nan Thang, 4, watches. Yawm Nan first fled to Thailand, then India and then Malaysia before settling his family in Austin. (American-Statesman Photo by Kelly West)