Have we really been here for 5 weeks?! To say that time has flown by would be an understatement. We have learned so much and cannot wait to share more stories once we get back to the States.
Our usual weekday schedule hasn’t changed since we last updated. Monday through Friday usually revolves around lesson planning and teaching though we all agree that we are trying to focus more on just creating relationships with people instead of just teaching. I have definitely grown so much more comfortable with teaching; I’m not longer really shy in front of my students. We laugh a lot; especially when I misspell words (I constantly have to remind them that I am not a dictionary and don’t actually know everything). The students and leaders continue to shower us with love and kindness; I personally have never felt so cared about. I am already starting to mentally prepare myself for the fact that I will have to say goodbye to everyone in a few shorts weeks.
Besides teaching, on the weekends we do our best to see as much of the city as we possibly can. We’ve hit most of the major tourist spots but also feel so lucky that we have been able to embrace the not so touristy part of Cambodia as well. Meghann and I got to explore the Royal Palace which is simply beautiful. A couple times a week we go to the local market to get food and delicious smoothies, $1.25 for a plate of food! I’m going to miss how cheap everything is here.
Saturdays are also Club Nights. This past week Katie did a song and dance at her club which hopefully we’ll all be able to see soon. Meghann and I stayed at Center 1 for club which was movie club. We watched a Thai movie, didn’t understand a single thing but it was so nice to hear that they appreciated us staying. On Sunday, we went to the ‘Futsal’ Final (Aka indoor soccer) and had a total blast! There was a celebration after and one of the teams from my center for second place in the overall bracket which was really exciting. During the celebration they gave out prizes, sang songs, played games and just spent time together.
God continues to work in all of us as he shows what we each need to work on or learn to love about ourselves. These past two weeks I have been reading a book called Captivating and it has had an incredible impact on my life. I suggest that every single woman reads this and guys, if you want a little more insight on how women work, I would suggest your take a look as well.
Please pray for our health. The national elections are this Sunday and I ask that everyone prays for the right party to be elected and for safety as things may or may not get a little violent. We are also traveling next weekend to Angkor Wat, so pray for safe travels. Meghann and I are going to an island on our last days here, so safety for that trip as well! All in all, we continue to be so grateful for all the prayers and support from everyone back home.
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