House Warming and Dedicating a New Home

Today was the beginning of our new Institute class. We always wonder how things will be as we change to a new course of study. We were pleased to have 19 in our class today. These lessons are exciting and we look forward to learning as well as teaching more about Christ.

Our friends, Sameth and Thida moved into their new home a few weeks ago in an area we have heard dubbed "Mormon Acres". There are more than 10 member families who have bought homes in this new Khmer neighborhood. We received a special invitation from Sameth earlier this week to attend a housewarming party and to dedicate their home. He was excited that we accepted the invitation. He helped us create a map so we would make sure to find our way.

Today as we arrived at his home we immediately received a warm greeting from many of the neighborhood children, all of whom we have met at church. They quite excitedly called "Elder and Sister!"

We saw Sameth's home in July when it was still under construction, so it was more exciting to see it completed. This is a simple townhouse with a great room and kitchen on the ground floor, and two bedrooms on the first floor. One nice thing with these homes is the ability to add on by going up.

We were also invited to participate in a traditional Khmer meal. We enjoyed the soup and noodles, and the Ginger Dumplings for dessert were delicious. We tasted the curry and fish soups as well. It is exciting to see so many good friends come together. We had previously met or already knew most of the guests. Having been in Cambodia for seven months really has blessed us with lots of friends.