Today was an early start as we woke around 5:45 to be at church for the 7:00 service. It brings new meaning to early church! The service was led by Pastor Vek, who also started the orphanages we are working with. We sang a song in the Khmer language for the congregation, and were blessed with a song and dance by some of the orphans. Next, we had a 5 hour bus ride to the beach. We appreciated a variety of pastries and bread from a local bakery which were really yummy! I think they could compete with Dunkin Doughnuts! Even though it was raining, and surprisingly cold for Cambodia (at least to me!), we had a blast playing in the water and rain with the kids. We had a dinner of fish and shrimp on the beach and then headed to our hotel here. Our devotion time recapped our day. The orphans have reminded us all how much God has blessed us, and that we don't need material items to be happy. Each of their smiles and hugs reflect this! We have another early morning tomorrow so I'm off to bed!
Thanks for your love and prayers!
Maris
Beach Day!!
ReplyDeleteSomehow I remember one year that it was an 8 hour drive.... so glad that it was 'only' 5!
I know this is a special day for the children since they only get to go one time a year.
Every year there is a comment about how happy the children are with the most simple things in life. I have so much to learn from them!
You are all so very blessed to be able to witness to them and also to see their witness in return!
So, any day at the beach, even if it rains, has a rainbow! So appropriate for you, Rainbow Squadron!
Much love and thanks for the update!
Momma Ann