Well, the funny thing is, we have done a total of one thing I expected to do in this second week. We went today to visit an orphanage and put on a VBS. It was a blast, and such a blessing. But, previous to that, we did VBS’s in villages in the provinces. I didn’t know that was going to happen. And…we’re pretty sick. I don’t mean ‘sick’ as in ‘awesome’. I mean ‘sick’ as in ‘lying on the floor sleeping with a wet towel to our foreheads’. Yes, quite a few (last count was ten) at the same time. The ‘youngins’ headed up VBS today, none of whom are on the VBS team, and all of whom are becoming or have been sick lately. It was a challenge, but I’m glad we had the opportunity to flex and stretch out of our comfort zones.
There are some very interesting things about Cambodia. There are people sleeping on the sidewalk, even if it’s raining. There are cows wandering the streets. There are (very funny looking) chickens hanging out outside the shops. The sunrises and sunsets are incredible. The sky is huge because there are no hills or mountains. The traffic is incredibly crazy, but there are no accidents. There are brothels on many of the crowded streets. Every peace of land in Phnom Penn is being used or has the remains of a house on it. There are few old people, and even fewer ‘large’ people. The orphans smile and laugh when they see you. People smile and wave when they see a white face. These beautiful people are discontent with their tan skin and flat noses. They greet you with a smile and a ‘sampora’, the traditional Cambodian greeting. The Buddhist watts are very grand and gaudy.
The Buddhist monks wear red, orange, yellow, or white robes and rob the people of peace and freedom in Christ. God loves this place and these people. He has not abandoned them. We traveled for a few hours out of Phnom Penn and found believers to sing and pray with. God has brought us here for a reason. Even though we are not doing what we expected, we are doing what God wants us to do. We will go wherever he wants us to go and we will lie around sick as long as he wants, all for the glory of God. He is good. We can trust him with our time in Cambodia. Please pray for us as we often find ourselves discontent with where God has us now.
We love you all and miss you! Thank you for persisting in prayer for us. –Kyla*
Thanks for the update, Kyla! I think flexibility is a requirement on the mission field
We’ll be praying for you all!
Ps 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that Your word has revived me. (NASB)
Thank you for taking the time to give the update, Kyla. Praise the Lord that He is greater than all the obstacles being encountered! Bob and I are praying for you all to recover soon.
“…For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37
Hi Stacey and Kyla,
We are all praying often for your quick recovery. We miss you greatly.
Have you noticed that instead of holding cardboard signs at intersections men become
buddhist monks and stand outside businesses until someone bring them a donation.
Be good, get well,
Dad
Great job updating the blog, Kyla. I really appreciated getting a glimpse into what’s been happening in Cambodia through your eyes. You all must be living in the truth of “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”