Today is Tuesday, Jan 25 and we are back with LCMS World Mission in the hands of Fungchatou and Jesse. We are traveling to Sihanoukville where we will be teaching. It is a 5 hour drive, but we doubled that with the stops we made along the way. Our first stop was at R.D.I. (Resource Development International) - the water filter company. It is a Christian non-profit. Clean water is in short supply and the filters are especially needed. The filter consists of a clay pot (specially engineered)which drains into a plastic container. I'll save the rest of the process for you to hear upon our return. Many of you have helped to purchase these filters, at $10 each. Such a small price to pay for healthy water, yet the need continues to be great. Thank you for your help - we are honored to deliver them on your behalf. That was the joy of the day - we visited a small village called Taken Koh Sla and were able to give away 14 filters to the 14 families there. Orphan Grain Train also sent some clothing which we were allowed to pass out as well. Of course, we were entranced and entertained by the children almost immediately. They however continue to look at us quite waringly, until they warm up to us.
The trip down to the southwest tip was beautiful! Through the city, and again the crowded, crazy streets, but then into the countryside, and finally through the mountains to the lush sea village named for a King. Interesting food choices today thanks to Jesse, but all in all very good. We are eating way too much and too often, I wonder how the Cambodians stay so small :)
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