Independence Day in Cambodia

Today was an awesome day! Despite my restless sleep... waking up was good. I was able to have some alone time with God and even pray with Nick on skype! Things are looking up for sure!

We had church with the girls at the safe house and the local community that goes to that small church. The service started 20 minutes late (typical for them) and it was full of amazing times. It was so cool to see some of the girls around me worship as they sang. Eyes closed, swaying and singing their heart out. It took my breath away and I was caught in awe of God and His awesome light. It was cool that a few of the songs they sang I actually recognized! When I didn't I watched the people or prayed. Church was great!

After church our team stayed and Seth and Theara (our translator) rapped with some of the girls! It was so funny and some of the girls with special needs was really into it and good too! She had great rhythm. We ate lunch at a place we had already eaten and the food was great... i think i even had 3rds!

Then we went to the Market in Battambong. It was fun... they had lots of very detailed dresses. I wish I had a reason to buy one and wear it. It was fun... no cats at this market either! A lot of motos though...

Then we had break time at the hotel. I was able to listen to 2 of Pastor Gary's sermons. It was so good to have that time to listen to praise and worship music and the sermons.. just what I needed! Then we went back to the house to hang out with the girls and have devotions. We did a skit on different ways that 2 are better than 1 and how to help each other. It was a simple concept but so fun for the girls! After that they did a craft with pony tail holders. I watched and took pictures. After the craft one of the girls I have talked about (the one who doesn't like to talk much) came up to me and gave me a pony tail holder that she had made. It made my day! Some of the girls came up to me with the leftovers and made some more holders. It was so much fun! We shared a lot of laughter.

After that we went to a missionary's house and had an American dinner... with red velvet cake for dessert and we had white cheddar popcorn!!! We finished celebrating the 4th of July with sparklers! My FAVORITE THING about July 4th!! What a joyful day it has been!

Thank you for the prayers and support... I feel it and can almost touch it. God has blessed me with the miracle of raising money to be here and I am trying to make the most of it!