This is my 4th trip to Cambodia. Every trip is getting more exciting and challenging for me.
In 2002, I went to Cambodia for the 1st time. I was simply a member. And I was the 1st to stay there for 2 weeks in one trip. Ok not really the 1st. Jenny stayed for 2 weeks as well on that trip. It was fantastic. The feeling was like indescribable. I immediately adapted to the food, environment, the slow-paced style. It was liked I was back home. Haha!
In 2004, I once again returned to Cambodia. This time round, I was leading the team of youths. It was an amazing trip. It wasn't an easy trip as I have to manage the team's, indivduals', mission's and personal needs and expectations. But the Lord was good to bless me with so many Youth Advisors who came along. Haha!
In 2006, I was back in Cambodia again. Now as a Youth Advisor. Haha! My responsibility was getting 'bigger' every subsequent trip. Haha! It was a total new experience, having to refrain myself from not doing too much 'things'. I am more of a 'ground-work' person. Having to 'sit' in a 'high-management' role is not my cup of tea. But then again, it was a good learning experience.
Within every span of 2 years, I have been returning to Cambodia. The love for Cambodia is getting stronger. Do I have to wait another 2 years before making a trip back?
Nah! 9 months later, I was back. This time as an invited speaker for the Youth Camp. I was very honoured. No joke siah! Ask me to share a message at such a grand event. Furthermore, it was an overseas camp. To me it was a very big event. And to expect me to share for 3 1/2 hours (with translation), it was a big task. Back in Singapore, the longest I shared was 1 hour (without translation). But by God's grace, He gave me the words to speak. Indeed, the Lord is good. And I guess I was very encouraged by the youths on how they repsonded to my sharing of my testimony. They commented that they would wait for me to return to finish up the 'story'. Haha! Yup! I'm sure the Lord will help me to finish the 'story'.
Well! Now I am back in Singapore for a week and I am missing Cambodia so much. When will I be able to make a trip back? I hope this year end. Target: 2 weeks. Muahahhahaha!
Monday, September 24, 2007
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