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If you ride a motorcycle often, you get used to this question: \u201cHave you ever had to \u2018lay it down\u2019\u201d? Invariably the seasoned biker has had at least one occassion where he or she has had to jettison the bike in a crash with resulting road rash to prove it. Once in Central Thailand I failed to negotiate a turn properly and went head-first down the asphalt. There were some construction workers on scaffolding nearby and when they saw I wasn\u2019t badly hurt said in Thai, \u201cLook guys, there\u2019s a farang taking ROAD MEASUREMENTS!\u201d In OMF prayer meetings, our requests often revolve around someone who has been on the wrong end of an altercation on the roadway. Last week a motorcyclist had a rear tire blow out in front of me with both the bike and rider going head over heels. I got there first and observed the typical contusions, burns and possible breaks that accompany such a spill. Then at our monthly prayer meeting a co-worker related how she was still shook-up from getting hit on the driver\u2019s side by a speeding motorbike. My Bible school has over 40 students and we are constantly praying for their safety. Thailand has over 20 million motorcycles and \u201c \u2026 on average, 5,500 motorcyclists die annually \u2013 or 15 deaths a day. The figure continues to climb, making Thailand the world\u2019s deadliest country for two-wheelers.\u201d Do pray that God\u2019s hand of protection will be over all of O workers in this country whether it be by bike, bus, plane or car.<\/p>\n
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If you ride a motorcycle often, you get used to this question: \u201cHave you ever had to \u2018lay it down\u2019\u201d? Invariably the seasoned biker has had at least one occassion where he or she has had to jettison … Continue reading