Deck Full

Last friday which was the last day the team from the Philipines was here, we had the kids come on ship to sing and play games. Of course we had to have popcorn! Chito told stories aboutJesus as Piseth translated. The team had bought sandels to give to the kids and I am pretty sure they enjoyed getting them! After taking the team to the city for their departure, Rick and I drove back to the house that was built by the crew for the grandmother and her grandkids. We just thought it would be good to check on them. The yard was cleaned up and they had things arranged very nice in the house. It was worth the drive to see them again.

Hard Days Work

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While the ship was docked at Bantiey Dek, we watched these ladies weed several plots of land. Wow, I stopped complaining about being hot when I saw them squat in the hot sun all day weeding the rows. The first picture is early in the morning. The second is later that day when we were about to stop clinic. The next day they began another area farther from the ship. It sure made me appreciate even more the blessings I have. gail

Bantiey Dek

The village where we worked with the team here was called Bantiey Dek. As you can see we were docked next to fields and there were no trees for people to wait under. The Captain put up the canopy to help shelter from the sun. Dr. Josie worked with a translator called Chhay Heng. The other translator was Sioudom and they both did a good job. It was their first time to volunteer to translate. They had a good experience. We were all kept very busy and saw around 250 patients for medical and 50 or so for dental a day. Dr. Gina and Dr. Lani worked with our dental student who was with us for the week. gail

Team from the Phillipines

We have not been great with the blogs for a good reason. We have with us this week a team from the Phillipines. Six wonderful and talented people who are working very hard to help the people here. Dr. Gerry is a surgeon and Dr. Josie is an obstetrician. Both have seen many people. We have two female dentists, Dr. Lani and Dr. Gina, who have given relief for Rick. The leader of this group is Lusi "Chito" Cusi and his wife Tess. They have been invaluable with the pharmacy and helping register and keep the people moving in the right direction. After clinic a couple of days, the group would go out and have sessions with the children. Teaching bible stories, singing songs and coloring. They have been great with the crew and I think everyone has had a good week. This group is coordinated by the March for Christ organization that has medical missions in the Phillipines and many other Asian nations. Cambodia is blessed to have them come here. gail

Sailing By

We left Kos Keo and went north to Bantiey Dey where we stayed for the week of our holiday, the Water Festival. It was a great trip for me because I got to stay on the ship. Rick had to drive the truck because I told him I couldn't back it onto the ferry. You can see him do it with ease! It was a nice trip and great to see the life along the river. gail

Good Friends

As Gail wrote earlier, we enjoyed visiting Myanmar and the home of our good friends Bill and Marie Claire McDonough. They are wonderful host and catered to our every wish for the 3 days we were with them. We visited the world’s largest Pagoda in Yangoon and several other interesting sights. There are many ethnic tribes in Myanmar with very interesting customs and dress. While shopping at one market I was shocked to see a Razorback shirt for sale on the rack! So……I bought it. Who would have thought the Burmese were Hog fans! They also had LSU and Texas A&M shirts. The picture is for my A&M crazy son-in-law.

Myanmar Lord's Day

This past Lord’s Day we had the priviledge of worshiping with the brethren at two house churches in Yangoon, Myanmar. The two houses were owned by two impressive Burmese sisters. I will not mention their names for safety reasons but I was reminded of Paul’s mentioning the church at Laodicea meeting at the home of Nympha, a dear sister he wanted to greet.
The singing was strong and loud and full of life. The members were sincere in their love and fellowship and we felt blessed to have been with them. Many are being taught and the Word is being planted in hearts of Myanmar people day by day. Praise God!