If I didn’t know that Cambodia is in SE Asia, I’d think that I was back in Africa this month. In terms of worldly comforts, this month has maybe been the most uncomfortable of the trip. We are living the bush village life. We live in tents inside a small, bug and rat infested house (which let’s be honest- it’s pretty fun when you are doing it with 13 other racers). Our food is subpar at best…lots of white rice (and there is nowhere close to get supplemental food). It’s 110 degrees here every day and high humidity. Our electricity goes out often, which if its nighttime means that the fan turns off and we wake up in pools of sweat in the middle of the night. It pours nearly every afternoon, making the dirt paths and roads a mess.
But it’s FUN!
And while I have lacked worldly comforts this month, Jesus has been pouring out joy and peace. I love how no matter what we are dealing with- whether it is the smallest bit of anxiety or huge issues- Jesus offers to us ALL that we could ever need to be set free from sin and what the enemy uses to keep us down. Jesus is the answer. It’s freaking sweet.
We are paired with another team this month, which is a blast. And we have been doing ministry with the kids of a little village in Kampong Speu. The ministry is a mix of English teaching, soccer ministry, and Bible studies. These kids are part of the reason why Christianity is beginning to flourish in the area- they take the Gospel to their families.
I don’t really know if there’s anything super new or fresh that I’ve been learning, but I have just been trying to soak in and enjoy every moment because I know I am going to miss times like this when the race is over.
Another week and half left in Cambodia, then on to VIETNAM!!!
Love and miss all of you really badly. I will be coming home in July!
Ankor Wat!!!
Playing Awake My Soul at worhsip with Kaitlyn at 8 month de-brief.
