Sisters Esplin and Marriott Visit Cambodia

We have been working hard for about three weeks in the preparations and planning for Sister Esplin and Sister Marriott to visit Cambodia. Events rarely go just as planned, and today was no exception. We were disappointed in some who were invited to participate who didn't attend, but we were very pleased with those who came and participated.

We met with President Christensen last night for one final check on rolling out the plans and assignments. He asked us to meet with the group this morning as they made preparations to leave for home visits. Sister Marriott and her husband went with one group to visit families with Young Women age girls in the Phnom Penh North Stake, while Sister Esplin and her husband went with another group to homes in the East District where there are Primary age children. There were sisters assigned to go along as translators with each of them. We also had Elder Funk of the Asia Area Presidency and his wife. They divided efforts and one went with each group.

As we gathered and met these incredible people this morning we felt almost like parents coming along as their children head off to camp, then wave goodbye and go home. We waved goodbye and went back to our office, but we still had those final touches that needed to be finished for the other meetings this afternoon and then this evening. We needed refreshments for the VIP group, so that took us to Erek Keiser Bakery. They have some of the best pastries in town!

When it all was said and done, it was a good turnout! About 180 Members in the meetings, and as they split into groups there were 100 in the Primary meeting and 80 in Young Women's. There were also priesthood brothers included in the training, and they were divided among the groups as well. This has been a successful visit! And tomorrow we will get to gather with the missionaries to hear Sister Esplin, Sister Marriott, and Elder Funk. We are feeling blessed!