This photograph is taken of one of our families in the Siem Reap Branch that live in a small village in the Ankor Wat temple complex.
The entire family was baptised one month ago, with the exception of their youngest daughter who is not yet eight years old. The father built the wooden box that you see wrapped in blue tape. This is their temple box. On top are special mementos, including the pictures of their baptism. The only access to the box is a small, thin cut-out in the top- to open it, it must be cut or broken open. The entire family is sacrificing to add a little money whenever they can. This is one of the greatest acts of faith we have ever witnessed. The handmade box represents what is most important for this family. Their total earnings amount to approx $40 to $50 dollars per month. (This is the same family that we posted baptismal photographs of, and their sweet testimonies of the change the gospel has made in the life of their father)
The Sisters absolutely love mom.
This photograph was taken along the main river front road in Phenom Phen. We had just left the Royal Palace, and suddenly we saw first hand what an awespiring sight an elephant can be! It didn't take much imagination to envision the royal trappings and attendants that once accompanied such a sight.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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