Mission to Cambodia 2012
from Catherine McMullan
Sunday morning we packed up our things and prepared for the long bus ride from Battambang back to Phnom Penh, but before we left we had the privilege of going to church at Kevin and Anna’s house. In order for this blog to make sense, you should know that I have really been struggling this trip with seeing so much hurt and not being able to do anything about it. I have been on similar trips to Honduras in the past, but my heart has never been as heavy as it has been at some points during this trip. Sunday morning was one of those points. I don’t know why but I woke up that morning incredibly burdened and feeling hopeless, like nothing I could ever do could have even a small impact in anyone’s life. Going to church and seeing the love and inexplicable joy in the faces of people we had met during our time in Battambang was exactly what I needed. Instantly my spirit was lifted and I had peace. Seeing people who are in the middle of such hardships have such contagious joy gave me hope and reassurance that God is definitely still in control. It also gave me a fresh perspective. I walked in feeling so burdened, but within minutes the love of the Lord that shone through the people in the church completely changed my heart and lifted my spirit. I thought about it on the bus ride home and what a difference the tangible love of God can make for not just me, but every patient I come into contact with.
Of course six hours is a long time to be on a bus. Naturally we were all a little delirious towards the end (see video). Enjoy! 🙂
It was great to hear that your spirits were lifted Catherine when you entered into church and saw those wonderful people praising our GOD for what he has provided them. He does give to those in need and they know it. You too experienced that when HE gave you their smiling faces and allowed you to experience their heartfelt expression of their love for HIM. You are making a difference in their lives. Remember that!
And thank you for sharing your video of the bus ride back to Phnom Penh! It was great so see all of you singing and laughing!
Erin’s Mom,
Cathy
Don’t let Tyler’s deadpan fool you – not only was he dancing 3 seconds before the camera turned on him, but he was also the one playing DJ. 🙂
So wonderful to see everyone singing Back Street Boys on the other side of the earth! Good way to decompress. 🙂 And I’m assuming that Emily Morse was manning the camera…or I would have heard her singing!
Good luck to all of you during your last week in Cambodia. How blessed you all are to have had this experience!
Thank you so much for your blog-I know you are making a difference and our Father is very proud of you.
Its a lot to take in Catherine. You are right, we need to be there for one another. Lifting spirits, you never know how many people will be “lifted” by the way you have shown His love.
Om Chaz