We sat with the other missionaries for the wedding dinner. Seated are President and Sister Winegar, (Mission President). Standing is Elder Murray, he and his wife showed us around the city when we first came.
We attended a wedding at the church. This man is the repairman for all the buildings. They changed several times while we were there. This is a tradition with Cambodian weddings. They also fed us at least 5 course dinner. We had just met them and they invited us. They are very friendly, kind people. At the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, Pres. Winegar, said that they could kiss as husband and wife. Well, she wouldn't kiss her husband, and turned away. It is not the custom to show affection in public. Pres. Winegar finally got them to kiss each other on the cheek.
This man is our driver with his wife and daughter Judy. He is Elder's Quorum Counselor in his branch. He is a very kind man and really gets us around the city well. We are really very fond of him.
We set up a clinic at the branch where we are serving. We announced it the Sunday before and as we left for the church, I took some reading material, not knowing if we would have anyone show up. Well, there were people lined up as we arrived and we didn't stop until we had another meeting to go to, lots of dental disease. There were so many poor people and their teeth were so in need of care.
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SO much to do - I hope that Dad feels better. I will pray for his quick recovery. Remember that people in poverty are functioning in a different way than those that have financial security. They need to feel that their primary needs are met - food, shelter , and safety. It sounds like teaching English to them can help them fulfill these needs. PLEASE KEEP US POSTED ON DAD.
How does dad get a drill and suction in a church building??? Is there a clinic there?
You would do a great job teaching English. you have had so much practice helping your seven, I think we learnt it pretty good. lol I mean learned it pretty well.
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