Im now in Kampong Thom a place much slower than Battambang, and smaller than Siem reap. It smells different too, but despite all that its special. The people are quiet but their faces speak a thousand words. They are shy but they love so big. its different, I don’t know anything about it and theres not much of a city but I like it. Our house, its peaceful its new and somewhat large. Being gray on the outside but all white in the inside a total brick house with dark wood paneling that makes it feel airy and clean. Theres a ground floor and a top level with lofts (thats where I sleep) the windows are big and don’t really close all the way with no curtains so it kinda always feels like you are outside. There are bars on all the windows. And the stair case is made of wood. on the first level there are two rooms both with zero privacy but I love it, because it makes the small little rooms feel quite large. In each room there are open wooden lofts. In my room we rolled out a mat on the top and then have our sleeping pads and everything in between to make it nice and cozy. Then of course two fans which cool us down immensely. On the bottom we have a DIY shelf made from a window shutter and two plastic chairs. which is then used for our cosmetics and such. then all around the room its filled with our bags and packing cubs. Then my most favorite part of all my hammock, that runs from window to window, and makes for a very nice nap area. Our windows are covered with yellow curtains provided by our host Sok Eng Khats mother in law who is a very precious lady who doesn’t speech much English.
This home has become a safe place within the few days we have been here. Even on the first day I got sick and it felt as if I was home with my sisters taking care of me with servants hearts and dousing me in oils. Im grateful for a place where we find rest in the afternoons and at night, paint beautiful paintings inspired by our Father, pray as the church, love one another, serve each other, and most of all laugh together. Im so thankful and wow has the Father blessed me. It is definitely its own little holy place. Its a safe place and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Learning to thrive and be thankful right where I am.
