Pioneer Celebration In Cambodia

Last week we told our Institute Class if they came on time they would get a special treat. We only had four of them there when we started, we shared some of the candy our daughters brought us. As we taught the lesson we told them about the treat we gave the four and promised them they would get it next week if they came on time. One of the real sharp Returned Missionaries said we should let them try to see if it was worth being on time. That did not work with us, if they want to try them then they have to come on time.

Today we were blessed to talk with all six of our children, most of our son-in-laws along with all but two of our grandchildren. These video calls are something we look forward to every week.

We also had to go and get groceries this morning and we made a quick trip to the Mall, the grocery store at the Mall usually has a little better produce. Another thing that we try hard to get done each Saturday is our email to family and friends, which did make it out today.

Elder Oveson had a Cambodia Coordinating Council Meeting to attend this afternoon from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sister Oveson decided to go to the Chaktomuk Ward Pioneer Celebration. Apparently some of the past Senior Missionary Couples must have taught the members about Pioneer Days because they really enjoy celebrating it here in Cambodia. They had a devotional in the Chapel, but then they moved to the Cultural Hall for the activities. They danced the Virginia Reel, Hip-Hop, and Khmer. They had musical numbers and a fashion show. It looked like they recruited other Young Adults to help out in their program, which is good because they are such a small ward.