Sunday

Andrew got to share his testimony with a type of children’s church group that the Freezes have on Sunday afternoons. There were about 12 kids from the neighborhood there.

We noticed a few people wearing jackets, sweaters and even winter hats. Apparently it’s been unusually “cold” here, going down to 70 degrees or even a little lower at night, and only up to the high 70s during the day. That’s considered cold enough to wear a jacket.

Monday

We caught the bus to Koh Kong at about 7:45 in the morning. The trip there was shorter than we had expected- roughly 5.5 hours instead of 6.5. It’s such a change of pace being here in Koh Kong versus being in Phnom Penh. It’s a lot smaller, slower, quieter and cooler here (I actually got cold last night). The hotel where we’re staying for the next three weeks is beautiful—and only $14 a night! We feel incredibly spoiled. Mary and Hubert have made us feel so welcome at their house too. They always have Khmer people coming in and out of their house, whether it be to help Hubert translate a lesson, learn how to type, do a one-on-one study… it’s great.

I (Hannah) have tried to learn some Khmer words, but as of right now I’ve been having a hard time remembering what I’ve learned. I’m going to start to write down everything I learn in a notebook phonetically so that I’ll have something to reference. I believe that we will be working with somebody to learn the language while were here anyway… I just can’t wait to be able to communicate! Apparently a few people here think I look Cambodian and start talking away, only to be confused when they realize that I’m actually not Khmer. Who whould’ve ever thought?

Tuesday

This morning, Hubert went to Trat to pick up Heather and Tricia, the two ultrasound techs that will be at the hospital for the next few weeks (yay for learning about ultrasound!).

We were supposed to go to the hospital today with Dr. Mary, but Andrew got really sick last night, and still isn’t doing too well. At first it just seemed like traveler’s diarrhea, but then the vomiting began. We’re at the hotel right now, and Andrew seems to be doing a little better, although his stomach is still in a considerable amount of pain and he hasn’t been able to get much real rest (although he is sleeping right now as I type this). Mary will be coming over in a little while to check up on him.

I’m really sorry that we haven’t posted any pictures yet. I brought the wrong USB cord to connect the camera to the laptop, and my laptop doesn’t have a slot to directly plug the memory card in. My dad should be sending an adapter soon—so pictures will be posted sooner or later.

Later…
Dr. Mary stopped by and brought some lunch too. J Andrew has no fever and seems to be doing better by the hour.