The More We Know, The More We Have To Learn

Even though we have been in Cambodia for thirteen months and on our mission for going on fourteen months, it interesting to see how much we do and don't know. We are serving in a brand new initiative that has finally been approved to move forward fully here in Cambodia. And the Church is still so brand new here in Cambodia, similar to the age of the Church when the pioneers had been in Salt Lake Valley for about four years. There is so much to teach and to learn, but oh what a wonderful opportunity.

This afternoon we met with our Mission President to talk about how Self-Reliance Services can help the native Cambodian Missionaries prepare for their after mission life. Many of their U.S. missionary friends have plans to go back to school, get a job and get married. Too many of them do not even have a home or family to return to. They are the only members in their family and were disowned because of that. We want to teach them about the importance of getting an education and how to get a job. If they learn those skills they will be self-reliant and more likely stay active in the Church.

While we were at the Mission Office we got to meet the Christensen's son Mark and his family. They have been visiting for the last week and fly home tonight. And as usual we made new missionary friends and other reacquaintance that were at the office today.

Today was the Asia Area Self-Reliance Service Team video call. They are scheduled for every other week but they usually happen once a month. That is okay because we have the PEF video call and we will have one for the Senior Couples starting in two weeks. It is always good to hear what is happening and to be taught. The Church has new tools for us to use in communicating and sharing files with each other.

The VanBroklins told us about a new bakery that we decided to try today. As with anything really good, it is more expensive. The cheese croissant was really good and we have four other treats to try over the next few days.