THIS IS A REALLY QUICK UPDATE!
I've been quite restricted to being on the campus this week (partially due to our schedule and partially due to my own needs). We learned a lot about church planting and some very practical methods to use in our upcoming Outreach. As well, I was on a 3-day self-imposed fast and consumed only water. It gave me an opportunity to re-focus and concentrate in a different way on what I am here to do.
Our Cambodia teams were announced, and I am going to Kompong Thom with 10 other people: 3 couples, 1 man, 1 teenager (daughter of one of the couples), and 2 other women. We now begin the process of team-building and assigning duties/responsibilities to each of us. At this point, I know for sure that I am responsible for the finances for the group, but there will be other duties assigned this week. We will also learn soon exactly what we will be doing there, but so far, we do know that we will be working a 6-day week with a very tight schedule, potentially taking over the Sunday services at one of the churches. As well, our accommodations will be in a "guest house", which is directly beside a brothel. We've been warned not to go out alone while we're there, so we will also be developing a buddy system.
Today, one of my roommates left for her Outreach, so we were saddened to say good-bye to our sweet Michelle (South Korean). I am going to miss her greatly - she was like a little sister to me. There are now only 4 of us in the room (can't believe that I actually said "only 4"). I still find it amazing that I adjusted so easily to living with 4 other women in one very small room.
The photo on the right is Michelle giving a friendly piggyback ride to the daughter of one of my classmates. We were on an outing and it had started to rain.
As mentioned, this is a short post - I still have a lot of homework to do! Thank you for your continued prayers.
Sunset looks inviting! Hope you get to enjoy them! Your course load sure is full! Take time to breathe whenever you can. A little time for yourself, every once in a while, would be a welcome daydream wouldn't it ? !! Raining here, how about there ? !!
ReplyDeleteJune - I have been experiencing technical difficulties and was not been able to post a comment for the last 3 weeks. I was starting to grow impatient with the whole thing and found myself e-mailing David for a better way to contact you. I am excited to hear more about your team and role on your upcoming trip to Kompong, but mostly I want you to know I have journaled the comments that I was having trouble posting. These comments are now available for you to view. I thought of you and missed you and am glad that you can see now just how often I have sent my love your way. I am comforted by the thought that God is also thinking about each and every one of us, but it is up to us to "Slow down, calm down, don't worry, don't hurry, trust the process." -Alexander Stoddard. All posts aside I have faith that you know my love for you is always there! Perhaps this experience is preparing me for when you are gone and I will not be able to show you how often you are in my heart and in my mind. My hope is that you know now! Hugs, July
ReplyDeleteHey, It's Sunday 3:15 here. I can't remember the time difference, but maybe I got here before you (if you even take time today). Got David to the airport safely (I guess you know that); and presume he got to you safely as well. Locked his garage/house keys in the garage safely in his car! (Got a spare from Alahna today) lol
ReplyDeleteAll's well, have a blessed week. Den n Bren