My first 24 hours in Cambodia has been filled with precious memories, familiar sights and sounds and some unexpected surprises. Being back in Phnom Penh has refreshed a love of Cambodia and what God is doing here. For example, this picture was taken on a previous trip here where our team ate frogs legs and pizza on a boat ride on the Mekong. More importantly, I am remembering the courageous people we are connected with that have given their lives for hope. Hope for children rescued from trafficking, hope for people living with HIV-Aids, hope or Cambodians who just need a dose of grace and mercy.
I am with a team of 22 people from Tenth Church in Vancouver. 12 of the younger members of our team have left us to participate at an English Camp. I am leading a medical team that will leave for Poipet (on the Thailand border) on Wednesday. There we will be working with our dear Hope for the Nations partner, CHO (Cambodian Hope Organization), led by Chomno.
My unexpected surprises came after being part of a vibrant church service this morning at New Life Fellowship, that I ran into Daphne and Jeremy Chandra (bro and sis) - close family friends from North Vancouver. We ended up having lunch together at Cafe Yejj and heard their stories as they have been travelling in Asia for a couple months. Also ran into Donnie, who led a primary health care team to the Philippines several years ago. He is living here, married, and has 2 young kids. Very cool day so far.
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