When Bpaet first joined the gym, everyone in the village laughed. They teased him, saying that he didn't have what it takes, and wouldn't last. That was two and a half years ago, and Bpaet is still here.
It's so easy to judge the parents who have a abandoned their kids in the countryside, but until you walk a mile in their shoes you really can't even begin to comprehend what they are going though.
With no motorcycle at home, and no one to send him to the gym, we told King that he could come live with us, but didn't expect it to stick. To say I was surprised, when he showed up later that night with his bag, was an understatement.
It's been exactly one week and I can confidently say: we did it. We successfully promoted our own show in the village. The permit almost wasn't processed in time, the police tried to shake us down, and an injury kept Bpaet from competing but we did it.