It was as if all my cares and worries flew into the wind as they pulled me into their game. I had to run like my life meant it as the little twirly came flying through the air. We ran back and forth to avoid being hit. They were so excited that I was playing in their game. We laughed as I spun around again and again. And for a minute I felt completely free.
Month 10 is no joke. It is full of its own challenges as I try to balance processing the past, staying present, and preparing for the future. It is easy to get lost in it all as there are so many thoughts going through my head and so many emotions that I must battle. Not to mention I am tired. So tired. Traveling for 11 months is just plain exhausting.
But somehow through everything I have found an even deeper joy. One that resonates throughout my soul and pushes me forward.
This month in Cambodia we partnered with a school where we taught English to local kids. And even though I had very little idea what I was doing, I found so much joy in it. The kids really do not understand English except for a few phrases and words. The preschool age kids look at me like I am crazy, but somehow it worked. Somehow I found the words (or at least could make the right facial expressions and hand motions) to get my point across.
We only spent two short week with them, but in those two weeks I fell in love with their sweet hearts. Many of them do not know Jesus- how I pray that through me they saw His love shine through!
This month was filled with Cambodian holidays so I had lots of time to think and pray about what it next. The Lord has given me a peek into something so exciting (and crazy) that very possibly could be next. Please be praying for clarity and direction as I begin to prepare to go home in less then thirty days!
