I am now in Kampong Thom in Cambodia. I am working at a school called Good Seed International. I’m with the 3-4 year olds and although I have only been here for 2 days I can tell this is going to be a big growing period for me… the kids don’t speak ANY English besides the word ‘teacher’ and they are rambunctious! I am constantly telling one kid to sit down while one kid is uncontrollably crying. And it’s really difficult even when I tell them to sit down or ask them what’s wrong because they don’t understand me… I am working with teachers that are either the same age as me or younger and they don’t really know English either. The days feel long and are emotionally draining. I am with the kids for 6 hours each day in a class of 10-12 kids, the rooms are the size of a walk in closet and no A/C. Please pray that God will fill me with an abundance of joy for these kids/ ministry as I am struggling with staying positive and not having a meltdown.
But on the bright side! I am staying in a great home that gets cool at night, has electricity, a bathrooms inside, and nice showers. I have a market right next to my home that I get fresh fruit from every morning for breakfast for less than a dollar. There is great side walk that makes a loop that I can run around that is about a mile. Plus! I am with great people at this ministry and great places to get food around me. So there is a lot to be thankful for. Eating lots of rice and soup BUT I always feel full and there is a great coffee place that sells a LARGE coffee next to my house for 75 cents and it’s amazing! So I love where I am staying; GOD IS GOOD. And I know he will help me get over my fleshy views so I can do what I need to do here at Good Seed International.
