#114 - Snapshots of my brief stay and goodbye!

Vol. #114

Wow! 

It is already time to head back to my 'heart' country! 

I am so sorry that I did not get an opportunity to see and talk to all of you with my limited time here! 

I want to thank you for continuing to 'dance' with me as I dance with Him! 

Here are some snapshots that have been engraved on my mind:

Snapshot#1:

- While on holiday one morning, I had just listened to my devotions and song of the day. The song was 'Oceans' and Pastor Cheryl's prayer of dedication from last year just happened to come on as I was preparing to read His Word. In that prayer she alluded to me going into the 'deep' but not fearing because God would be the One to direct and lead me. 

Just as that was finished, my friend Char, who had gifted me with a vacation said, "Are you ready to go snorkeling?" 

I really was NOT! I cannot swim, I kept gagging because the face mask had the mouthpiece breathing apparatus which I did not like; but Char, being patient, told me that I could hold on to her hand or the swim fin if need be. 

And then I remembered what I just listened to. I held on to her hand and went into the deep and what a world of wonder awaited me! 

His amazing creation! 

Fish of different colours, the coral reef! 

And I thought I could have stayed safe on shore but I would not have gotten this amazing opportunity to see His creation. 

I thanked God for giving me the visible picture of trusting Him by just putting my hand in His (Char leading me), and when in obedience, I choose to put my faith in Him to go into the 'deep', into situations back in Cambodia and learning Khmer, HE will bring His beauty to me.

I thought back to when I was in hospital, how HE led me and I wept; I thought of the beauty of your prayers and your encouragement; the deepening of friendships in Cambodia because of my 'deep' experiences. 

I thank God for giving me His vision and confirmation that He is the One leading me back !

Snapshot #2:

- The first Sunday I was there in Toronto, He gave me 10,000 Reasons as His affirmation as He usually does. Of course, 2 weeks ago it was Oceans,the other song He has given to me as my theme songs in Cambodia!  

This is no coincidence but God appointed times where HE affirms and encourages me! 

Sweet, isn't it? 

Who else but our God would do that? HE knows our hearts my brothers and sisters, HE knows every detail. 

He cares about you!

Snapshot #3:

- I had an amazing time with my big bro and nephew and niece and cousins in Florida. It was sweet connecting and sharing and praying! I was blessed to have had that time and opportunity! 

My Big Bro

Snapshot #4:

- The time with my parents. Thank you to all who have been praying for my Mom who turned 80, and my Dad will be 90 in Feb 2017!

So yes, Sunday July 31st will be my final Sunday here and then I am off on Wednesday August 3rd and will get into Cambodia on the 4th!

Prayer requests:  

- Please pray that things will go smoothly at the airport here and also in PP, Cambodia.

- for His ear for the sounds of Khmer! I have been away from it for 6 weeks, so I have one week to re-immerse myself!

I hate good byes! 
It is getting harder to say them and with this time being so short, I find it is doubly hard! But I go where He sends me. 
I throw myself into His arms and I thank you for your words and prayers of blessing! 

May I bless you as well with my grateful heart for your sacrifice of time and finances! For His purpose and plans! Thank you for being my dance partners!

Love, His Warrior and Disciple, submitting to be His Dance partner here in Cambodia,

Your sister, Vidya