This first week has gone by so fast. Although I'm glad to be adjusting to life in Cambodia I realize there's only 1 week left to spend time with my new family!
I won't ever complain about the comforts at church again as this morning I sat for 2 1/2 hours with approx. 150 people in 1 room, no open windows, 103 degrees interior heat, 85% humidity and no air conditioner. The only air flow came from the same 6 fans we use in VBS. I believe my sweat was sweating! Crazy yet to experience worship in 2 separate languages sung in unison was priceless. It's amazing how the love of God has no language. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I could be so physically miserable yet so spiritually cheerful.
I've fallen in love with a group of children that on the exterior appear as filthy rags yet their little hearts and souls are as beautiful and pure as the most brilliant diamond. I'm so thankful to have this opportunity to experience Gods love outside the traditional idea of Christianity.
On Friday one of the "brick children" (poorest of the poor) came up to me with a red marker and motioned that she wanted to write something on my arm. I hadn't seen any other child do this before so I was a bit apprehensive yet I stuck out my hot, sticky, stinky arm for her. She started to write (see picture) I Love You followed by a heart and with a very sweet soft voice said she wanted to bless me everyday. My throat hurt trying to hold back the tears. All I could feel was pure love for this precious baby girl. This will be marked as an all-time favorite for me during this trip.
Thank you for your love, support and prayers,
Janelle
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