Wedding Day in Cambodia

We have done SO much since my last post that I might miss telling you some things. Yesterday morning we did our last staff devotions in Battambang. A couple of us went into the ugly cry. These people are so amazing. The love Jesus and they love helping these girls AND fighting for justice. There is no way to describe our love and appreciation for them. They will forever be in my heart and prayers.

After that, we headed up to Siem Reap which was a 3 hr trip via bus. Siem Reap was best described by Pastor Ron when he said it is like a Cambodian Branson. It is the most "touristy" place in Cambodia. They are best known for their NIGHT MARKET. There is a smaller safe house here. They did secure some land where they can build larger facilities soon. Praise GOD for the funding that they have received for that so far.

We went to RAPHA after making it into town and did devotions with them. It was wonderful. The girls here were all around 14 and over, and many of them could speak some English. I enjoyed them very much. We didn't get a lot of time with them this time. But, we will get more time with them at the wedding and several different times over the next few days. This staff seems just as amazing! One memory is our GRAND entrance we made. We had wade through diseased water for quite a distance to get to the house. I was not in my happy place. But, it was worth every step to get to these precious girls!!

After that, we went to the NIGHT MARKET where we practiced our bartering skills. It was such an adventure and experience. We will go back again late tonight. It was sort of like our craft fairs at home. There were some artists, but you never have to pay full price. It is fun to see what bargains we can come up with.

We are currently back at the hotel between the wedding ceremony and reception. To experience the wedding of one of these girls makes us all very emotional once again. The bride and groom are just precious!! They really go all out for weddings here. In fact they usually last 3 days. This one felt American in a lot of ways, but I was reminded that it isn't American, it is Christian. So, off to the reception I go where we will mix with the RAPHA girls and celebrate ultimate healing in Jesus.

LOVE TO YOU ALL!!!