ParaTExt 8 trainers workshop in Thailand

It was really good to work with a team of 57 from all over the world meeting for 8 days at Duangtawan Hotel in Chiang Mai - Thailand to discuss, share ideas and train on the very new software ParaTExt. ParaTExt is a very useful program for doing the work of Bible Translation. With ParaTExt, you can keyboard, use various tools, check keyterms, use interlinear to generate a back translation and do checking of your Scripture to ensure there is consistency. This program has come of age and continues to improve. It is a very important program that makes the work of translators and translation consultants to be real fun. What this means is that Language Technology Support people like me has got a lot in their plates to handle. However, I know that God is going to make all that we are cultivating, planting and watering to grow so that others might come to live a life that glorifies Jesus who is our persnal Lord and saviour. I also meet some really good friends here - linguistics students at Payap University. They are Nu Nu, Mis and Naing.