Hello! It's been almost a month since I said 'Good bye' to all things familiar. I must say it feels more like 6 months, but hey...more time to have fun! It's been a crazy roller coaster of emotions and experiences. One thing has remained the same -- Jesus is always with me! On days when I wanted to get on a plane and fly home, He'd gently remind that He will never, ever leave me and He is all I need.
My new home! This is the view from the gym on the top floor of my apartment building. I get to work out while praying over the city. It's a really nice apartment! Spacious, wifi, unlimited water, warm shower, great kitchen. There's a grocery store right across the street and a market a few blocks down.
I drove a moto! Why have I missed out on driving one all these years?! So fun! I haven't purchased one yet, but am praying about when to get one. The traffic can get quite intense, so not sure if I should practice with a bicycle first to get used to the flow. Right now for transportation, I either walk or ride a tuk tuk.
Last week, during Khmer New Year holidays in Cambodia, I got to fly to Malaysia. I spent a week with these two beautiful friends I got to know last summer in Africa. They took me all over the country to eat Malaysian food and see rain forests and waterfalls. It was very refreshing! A lovely gift from Jesus!
These falls.....just wow! Malaysia, you've imprinted your beauty in my heart forever!
Back in Cambodia...every Monday morning we have team meeting. This includes worship, testimonies, prayer, etc. While we worship, all impossibilities fade away. Revival can and is happening in this country because Jesus is on the throne! Then we end with a tasty Cambodian lunch. This is part of my amazing new family! Sitting on the floor to eat our food just feels right. I've always wondered why we need tables and chairs anyway ;)
Twice a week we head to the Railway Community (aka the slum) to do kids club and visit families. The kids are so beautiful! But since we can't post pictures of them, I'll just post a few pictures that happened during kids club today. First, we spend some time outside, playing soccer, jump rope, braid hair, etc. Then we head to this rented room for worship and teaching. Wash hands and feet, worship, Bible story, art, and a snack. After lunch some of them return to play....cars, dolls, books, puzzles, and nails. This gives us an opportunity to build individual relationships. I love, love these days!!
One of the girls (who wants to do nails as a job when she grows up) did our nails. She picked the colors :)
So that's some of what's been happening on this side of the world. I don't know how to properly thank those of you who are making this possible. I'm just praying that God will bless you double for your support! God is doing great things all over the world!
"You are not really free until Jesus is all you need and everything you need..." Rolland Baker
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