Yesterday is probably a day that I will remember for the rest of my life, for so many reasons. I know, I don't have the strength of pen to do my feelings and emotions justice but suffice to say that I roller-coastered through the full range of human feeling.
The day started with a wonderful Church Service, with Alastair preaching. The genuine joy that we saw in everyone was really up lifting. The Service closed with Alastair blessing Vuthy's new born son. It was really touching to see the pride in both Alastair and Vuthy, it clearly meant a lot to both of them.
We were taken out to lunch by Chomno to a Japanese restaurant, a real treat for all of us. We then set off for Bos Tom the Village that we had visited earlier in the week and had apparently been effected by cholera. Further investigation had ruled out cholera and put the illness down to water poisoning (how the water was poisoned was unclear). We took with us fresh bottled water, biscuits and noodles or rather the CHO staff did. On arrival Chomno ask if we would pray for the sick that were lying on the tables in the school. This was a really scary thing for me, not because of the illness or the situation but because I was worried that I was the wrong person for this. It is amazing how God works though and after I had prayed with one of the men on the table (he had no idea what I was saying) he looked up and smiled. It meant so much to him and I am sure that Christ can use that moment to bring him to him.
I must stop now Alastair's time-table won't allow me time to finish - you will have to wait in anticipation.
Stu
The day started with a wonderful Church Service, with Alastair preaching. The genuine joy that we saw in everyone was really up lifting. The Service closed with Alastair blessing Vuthy's new born son. It was really touching to see the pride in both Alastair and Vuthy, it clearly meant a lot to both of them.
We were taken out to lunch by Chomno to a Japanese restaurant, a real treat for all of us. We then set off for Bos Tom the Village that we had visited earlier in the week and had apparently been effected by cholera. Further investigation had ruled out cholera and put the illness down to water poisoning (how the water was poisoned was unclear). We took with us fresh bottled water, biscuits and noodles or rather the CHO staff did. On arrival Chomno ask if we would pray for the sick that were lying on the tables in the school. This was a really scary thing for me, not because of the illness or the situation but because I was worried that I was the wrong person for this. It is amazing how God works though and after I had prayed with one of the men on the table (he had no idea what I was saying) he looked up and smiled. It meant so much to him and I am sure that Christ can use that moment to bring him to him.
I must stop now Alastair's time-table won't allow me time to finish - you will have to wait in anticipation.
Stu
I have lost my comment again!!! I find words difficult to explain my joy at God's work through you. . Give everyone my love and kisses and come home safely!!! god Bless you all
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