Shoes, Smoothies, Burgers, and Ribs

Today was officially transfer day for the mission. With transfers, the local missionaries who were "transferring" home have a meeting at our offices, taught by Sameth, preparing them for their return into life after their mission. Today's group consisted of 6 Sister.  Sister Jepsen came to drop off her companion for the meeting and was to have met another sister for the trip to the Mission Home, but the other sister didn't get the message, so we had the blessing of going with her to the Mission Home.

The Mission Home is always a busy place, especially on transfer days. As you approach the door there are many pairs of shoes left lined up on the front steps. The "Shoes-Off in the house" is a great part of this culture, and the Mission Home is no exception.  This is always a joyful place to be!

Another blessing for today was seeing our friend Chad, his son (Christian) and his sons' friend (Easton).  They have eaten enough Khmer food so we suggested they join us for lunch at Brooklyn Pizza and Bistro.  We invited Phanna and Sameth to join us as well. We figure we can count this as our weekly staff meeting that had been postponed every day this week. Besides, we had already recorded our weekly report information, and we had our leader, Chad, in town. We needed to take advantage of the moment.  

These two teenage boys came with hearty appetites. Fortunately, Brookyn didn't disappoint.  Easton stated decidedly that the Mango Smoothie was worth coming to Cambodia for. And the burgers ... they had not eaten the equal of these burgers before. Sameth and Phanna were equally impressed. And the ribs, which Chad ordered, led him to state he will be back to Cambodia and will definitely come back to Brooklyn.