Hello friends and family!
Thanks to all who are faithfully reading about my travels! I enjoy your comments:) It is so nice to hear from home. I am doing fine . . . my cough/cold is slowly going away. It's been a busy couple of days! We finally made it to the orphan home on Saturday morning--they were so happy to see us and play with us. They are so content with the little they have (toys, etc.) and they just play and play with the same toys; unlike many American children who discard their toys in seconds for any new and interesting gadget! Saturday night I also went with Amy to another orphan home to teach English! It was exhausting but fun. I had a heck of a time explaining that a drugstore was NOT a place to buy the "bad"drugs! I also struggled with explaining a drinking fountain . . . it was a new concept to many of those kids. I hope to go back next week, if I have the time.
On Saturday night I was up late doing one of the girl's hair and teaching them how to apply makeup--I know, I know, not exactly under the agenda for a "missions trip," (and not that I am an expert!:) but it was necessary to them! Not that they have any makeup to wear (it's expensive here) and the stuff they do have is cheap/the wrong color. Remember how I said they want to look white? Well, their foundation is definitely for a very pale white person (like me!) SCARY! It was really fun, though. The girls are so sweet.
Church was on Sunday . . . Dave spoke and sang. It was good, but it is so tiring to listen to two different languages; I zoned in and out at points. It's kinda funny--I've gotten good at ignoring the conversations around me because they aren't in English! Unfortunately, my brain doesn't register Khmer! I am trying to learn, but Thai seems easier to me!
Today is Monday, and I got up early and headed to the Christian School run by Asia's Hope. SO MUCH FUN! I read 3 different stories to the pre-k, kindergartners, and the 1st graders! The kids were so cute and very excited. "Hello Teacher!"they all called to me (the kids from the orphan home attend the school, so there were many familiar faces:) and when I left they all yelled, "Thank you, Teacher!"I am losing my voice from so much "talking English" but that was totally worth it! I am going back tomorrow, too!
Well, I must be going. Who knows what I'll be doing tonight, but the girls promised going to exercise (traditional dancing, from what I understand) for around 10 cents at the Stadium. Sounds interesting, for sure!
I miss you! Home seems very far away from this world! Cambodia gets under your skin, though:) It's the people here--they make you want to be here. I've met some pretty amazing people! God is here working in Cambodia! It's exciting to be a part of the action!
I will write more soon!!!
Susannah
"Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door."(good ole' Emily Dickinson)
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . ."(Matthew 28:19a)
ps.--Cheryl, remember the end of verse 20? We made up a song . . .:)
pps.--You all beat me on Rabbits! And I even had a 12 hour lead!:)
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Just a few jokes guaranteed to make you groan and roll you eyes (an miss me terribly) Love you!!
What did the brazierre say to the top hat? you go on ahead, I'll give these two a lift.
The minister raises his hands and says: "we are but dust..." The little girl turns to her mother and says, "mother, what is butt dust?"
Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky, and I thought to myself, "Where is the ceiling?"
How many mystery writers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Two- one to screw it almost all the way in and the other to give it a surprise twist at the end.
Why did ancient Romans close down the Coliseum?
The lions were eating up the prophets.
Is it true that an alligator won't attack you if you carry a flashlight?
Depends on how fast you carry the flashlight.
Two kangaroos were talking to each other and one said, "I hope it doesn't rain today. I just hate it when the children play inside."
PS~My mom wants to know what strange things you have eaten lately?
Zana,
Fear not for Peyton Manning and the Colts prepared in a sloppy super bowl. It poured rain the entire game. Peyton was the MVP. I am glad you are doing well. It is -20 today thanks to the wind chill. Your lucky your missing the cold. This week it is supposed to heat up to 17 degrees! I love you!
Joel
Susannah,
It sounds like you are having an awesome trip while we are all working hard here. Well, I don't know about me...I haven't had to work in about 5 days now due to inclement weather. :) Working in a school is great! I sent you an e-mail about substituting so please respond!
Love ya!
Hey Zan,
I love reading about all your great adventures. I know what it's like to get so attached to children who love you just because you're there to be with them and who have a pure joy about them. It's so easiy to see the love of Christ through children like that. It's often hard to feel like you are blessing them when you feel so blessed by them. What a wonderful thing! I love you and continue to pray for you. Hope your feeling better!
Love, Katie Titi
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