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Undone ~ Dayna

I sit here completley undone at what God did in just 10 very short days.
I traveled to Cambodia with the idea that God could use me to show compassion on a people group and a country that has somehow almost been forgotten yet not left alone. I went with the notion that if I could be God's hands and feet that others would see Him and I do believe that did happen. But what I also see now, is that in going God had such mightier plans for the people of Cambodia to show compassion to me and by them loving, respecting and accepting me they were Jesus's hands and feet in motion to me.
I am amazed that on the other side of the world people that we came to minister to ministered to us even more. I will quote a good friend of mine and fellow CC traveler in saying that "I have never seen the fruits of the Spirit alive and more active here, than I have ever witnessed in my whole life." I 2nd that opinion and add that I have never witnessed a more genuine, loving, accepting, and whole hearted people group chasing after God more than I witnessed there.
I miss my new friends very much and my heart aches to see them again and I know that one day God will take me back there but in the meantime I consider it an honor and a privlige to carry the burden to pray for not only my new friends but also for the entire country. So as new friends faces pass through my mind and God continues to bring up names and situations I consider it great joy to be a part of God's plans for Cambodia and the generation He is raising up there, even if its the just the undergirding of prayer.

Indescribable really ~By Meredith

So now that we're back from Cambodia, everyone wants to ask me what they think to be an easy question--How was it? The answer for me is not so easy though. The trip was "indescribable really" is about all I feel I can say. Of course, at first, they might not understand what I mean by that, but it is about the only way I can begin to even express my experience. I try to go into detail(without retelling the entire trip) but you almost need to share the entire trip to not forget any of the most interesting and wonderful moments.

Monday-Friday consisted of a consistent schedule. Wake up at 5-5:30am, eat breakfast at 6 and leave the Guest House by 6:30am. We then drove for 20-30 minutes(depending on traffic--which is an entire story in itself!) to the school where we taught English from 7am -4pm with a LONG lunch break from 11am-2pm when the students and teachers go home for lunch and a nap. At 4pm, when we were done at the school, we drove back to the Guest House for a short rest of 40 minutes to an hour before walking a few blocks to the English school put on by the local church. We taught another hour there and then would walk back to a restaurant between the school and Guest House to eat dinner. We would arrive back to the Guest House by about 7:30pm and be in bed and asleep usually no later than 9pm! All of this in 100 degree weather and VERY high humidity, but the Lord provided energy and strength to get through the long, hot days.

The part that I feel is so "indescribable" is the people of Cambodia! A few adjectives that would only begin to describe them are: wonderful, warm, welcoming, honoring, joyful, full of laughter, smily, loving... Our group has never felt such love and acceptance in our lives as we did while in Cambodia! We made instant friends and each of the 7 of us, left a part of our heart there when we left!

10 days seems like a long time, but when you're being continually blessed and spending your time with friends, 10 days feels like 10 minutes. We had a blast teaching English and playing games, and teaching songs while we were there. We also had the time of our lives watching the people of Cambodia interact with one another! They give each other the highest form of respect and honor and that in itself was amazing to watch through our foreigner eyes!

If you ever have the chance to go to Cambodia--GO!!!!!!!!!!! You will never be the same after being amongst people that live such a happy, joyful, life even against our American idea of being "poor" they are so much richer than most of us in their lives for they have a joy that transcends my understanding!

Compassion...redefined ~ by Billy

I've always correlated compassion with the word pity. When I think of the phrase "Jesus looked on the crowd and had compassion." I subconsciously interchange compassion with pity, so the paraphrase becomes "Jesus looked on the poor pathetic people and had pity on them." This definition of compassion has become infinitely more clear to me now.


Jesus didn't have pity on them because of their harsh living existence. He didn't feel sorry for the crowds because they were sick. He loved them with a passion that necessitated action. He loved them so much; He would do anything, risk anything for them. He loved them so much that He couldn't stand the thought that they could be in pain.

I'm not sure why it's taken me 30 years to grasp this concept. My heart aches to be with the friends I've made in Cambodia. I do not feel sorry for them, I don't pity them. I would do anything for them.

Honor ~ by Billy

Sorry for the sparse postings so far. We're getting up at 5am every morning and not done till 8pm, in 100+ degree weather. Everybody's been ready to crash at night ;)
Here is a journal entry and a few pictures:
The people here greet us with honor everywhere we go. This is simply because we are foreigners. Almost all of them defer to us in a slightly uncomfortable way - reminiscent of a slave to master relationship. The society is entrenched in an uncomplicated caste system: rice farmers (the poor country people) and people with money.
Status and money is HUGE here. People that drive Lexus's have the word LEXUS emblazoned in bold letters on the side of their cars. They drive wherever and however they want, because it is their privilege.
We have been greeted with nothing but smiles and laughter everywhere we go. We are honored to be here.

The Begining ~ Dayna C

All of us, including so many bags it was staggering, piled into the van with a prayer of blessing and darkness surrounding us we pulled away from FT on what I know is going to be a life changing adventure, for all of us. As the drive began at 4am the anticipation and excitement began to become almost overwhelming. Sleep was varied and intermingled with prayers and the what ifs. God has done so many miracles to get all of us to this point. That fact alone makes me ponder the love of God and the absolute vastness of it. Surely He is a great big loving God and in Him we already have the victory.
God is such an amazing Creator. As I write this at 38,000 feet in the air with a wonderfully melodic, beautiful serenade of languages and cultures swirling all around and one of the most beautiful sunsets just outside my tiny window. The beautiful backdrop of dark blue fading into teal then into the yellow and just a touch of orange, barley visible at the lowest point of the horizon is enough to take my breath away. Then as a beacon in that vast blue is one bright, beaming star, yet that one bright star God has named and knows exactly the location of the one star. He knows because He created it and called it into being.
Now, as night takes over the sky I am reminded over and over, how much more precious we are to Him than that star. For such a time as this, we are here because that is His plan.
Thank you for all of your prayers, God is already moving.

We're here!

Everything is good.
This will just be a quick post. This is the first time we've had internet. This is a picture of some of the kids and a gas station.