Well it was another week in good old Cambodia. Well let me just tell you about some of our members here in Kean Svay. First, Ming Tii. She is one of those people that could change your life. She's awesome and hilarious and has had quite a life. When she was ten years old her parents were taken away and killed during the Khmer Rouge. She's been an orphan ever since. She was forced to marry. Her husband didn't treat her very well. About 12 years ago, her husband committed suicide. She's been alone most of her life. And 3 years ago she found the church. She is a faithful faithful member. Since then she's been saving up all of her money to go to the temple in the Philippines. Last week she got to go! She was sealed to her parents! How awesome is that?
That's how most Cambodians are. They amaze me. Also their lives are crazy too. For example, this less active member lives in this house that you literally have to boat to because of all the water. (Yes, we did in fact walk through all of that nasty water that I don't want to think about to get to her house). She boated us back. Also another example of the sweetness of Cambodians. We were biking and saw this skinny old wrinkled grandma sawing some wood with absolutely no progress. We stopped and insisted to help. She of course said no. But we helped anyways. After we were done she grabbed my hand so hard and pulled me into her house to feed us food. She's totally 100% Buddhist but we had a swell time.
This Sunday was busy for me. We have two branches to cover so we switch off every Sunday. This Sunday we were in Chbaa Ambou. I played the piano, gave a talk about faith and translated for a Senior Couple (Elder and Sister Jones). So that was fun.
Nothing much else
happened this week. The work is still going on and it's great. I just want to
bear my testimony of love and joy. Because of Christ, we can be joyful no
matter the day or the circumstance. If we follow Him and turn outside of
ourselves we can feel His indescribable joy. Also the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints is so true. So awesome.
Much love to all of
you and much luck. Have a great week full of snow or sun wherever you may
be.
Love always,
Sister Mortell
P.S. Everyone always
yells, "Hello borrang!” It means Hello French person.
Digritty is a motto
of our mission. It means Dignity while being a little Gritty.
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| the house on water |
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| the boat on water |
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| Chinese New Year is next month! |
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| Hunting for mangoes with Rebecca. She's so cute! |
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