Blogger's Note: My apologies to Holly. I just saw this post in the edit file and realized it was never published. Well, I think it is still worth the read.
Hi everyone. This has been an incredible experience. Very emotional...every emotion. It hasn't been easy, but I can now see 1st hand the poverty and need in Cambodia. I shared with 132 children who live in a state run orphanage and the staff. Told them how much God cares about each and everyone of them. I asked if anyone had a Bible. Not 1 person had a bible. Not one. The conditions were filthy, rubble, dust, depressing like a concentration camp. I asked for the bathroom and the lady said she would take me to the "good bathroom." The good bathroom was the worst bathroom you have ever seen in USA. These kids are never touched by a loving parent, never asked how their day was, only fed and clothed and forced to live in these filthy conditions, yet they are beautiful. You look into their eyes and see beauty. Not one is forgotten by God, but unfortunately, they are forgotten by us. This is a labor of love...it's tough to see this...but it's reality and a wake up call for our "fat" lives in the USA. Don't take anything for granted, love your family, your friends and thank God that He sends teams of people to touch these childrens lives. Now I know that one person, really can make a difference. When a child throws their arms around you and calls you "mommy," and feels a loving physical touch, he/she will never forget that. Never!
Holly
Hi everyone. This has been an incredible experience. Very emotional...every emotion. It hasn't been easy, but I can now see 1st hand the poverty and need in Cambodia. I shared with 132 children who live in a state run orphanage and the staff. Told them how much God cares about each and everyone of them. I asked if anyone had a Bible. Not 1 person had a bible. Not one. The conditions were filthy, rubble, dust, depressing like a concentration camp. I asked for the bathroom and the lady said she would take me to the "good bathroom." The good bathroom was the worst bathroom you have ever seen in USA. These kids are never touched by a loving parent, never asked how their day was, only fed and clothed and forced to live in these filthy conditions, yet they are beautiful. You look into their eyes and see beauty. Not one is forgotten by God, but unfortunately, they are forgotten by us. This is a labor of love...it's tough to see this...but it's reality and a wake up call for our "fat" lives in the USA. Don't take anything for granted, love your family, your friends and thank God that He sends teams of people to touch these childrens lives. Now I know that one person, really can make a difference. When a child throws their arms around you and calls you "mommy," and feels a loving physical touch, he/she will never forget that. Never!
Holly
1 comment:
Holly,
How heart wrenching and descriptive your words are as you describe this "state run" orphanage. Thank you for being part of the team. We for one, are convinced we can and will do more to help rescue more at risk children in Asia. Bob & Linda
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