Okay maybe not… yet… but once again another place has stolen my heart!
Cambodia.
I love the people.
Here’s a snapshot to the fist half of my month 10: HOT! HOT! HOT! and no escaping it. Good thing we came during their hottest month 🙂 Occasional electricity & livin it up in a fun tree house.
Bugs everywhere and if you're lucky you'll get a surprise from a scorpian in the bathroom.
No running water.. good ol’ bucket showers (which are becoming more normal these days) and the water comes from the lil pond that the cows drink and bathe from.
Living the WORLD RACE dream in a village! The simple life 🙂
The first half of this month I was with Team Deepest Roots and partnered with Teen Challenge in Takeo.
They have homes for men and women that have been sexually abused, exploited, addicted to drugs, alcohol, glue, and any other life controlling problems. It’s a place where they find healing and restoration. A home where they receive love and meet Jesus for the first time.
They have boys as young as 11 years old to grown men with families. The darkness and hopeless they came from is heartbreaking. Some of the boys are so young and have experienced so much abuse and pain. Thank the Lord they have been rescued and are worshipping and crying out to Jesus the Redeemer!
They now have a hope and future.
They are so sweet and craving for LOVE. They don’t speak much English but I’ve learned that a smile and hug can go a long way.
I've been called to simply LOVE with all of my heart and strength and give these boys my best.
Celebrating New Years in Cambodia. Watch out- they throw powder on your face!
I can’t compare my energy levels to what it was month 1. I’m realizing when I’m most tired or worn out is when I can experience the strength of my Lord the most. When I’m in need is when He can fill… to overflowing.
This is my favorite lil boy- Su Pon. He was addicted to glue and living the street life. He melted me. We couldn't speak to eachother but everyday I told him how much I love him with the biggest hugs.
The Lord saved him and his brother 4 months ago. In Teen Challenge they receive counseling, character development, English classes, vocational training and social and recreational activities.
Goodbyes haven't gotten easier. This one was one of the hardest ones with tears in our eyes while one of the boys just cried in my shirt.
Right before I left I took the opportunity to speak truth into their lives- that Jesus LOVES them and is SO proud of them. That they have BIG futures ahead of them- and they will not go back to the streets. And to keep loving Jesus and eachother!
I get teary eyed thinking about them. I miss them and pray one day I will see them again.
