Another day

Today has been difficult for us as Isaac was struck ill suddenly this afternoon.  We were going to take the afternoon off to see some of Cambodia's beauty starting with the king's palace, but we were barely in the palace gates when Isaac began to feel queasy.  We cut the tour short & returned to our digs just in time for him to get sick full blast.  I do mean full blast.
 
We immediately sent out prayer requests, then Isaac laid on the cool tile floor sipping (& vomiting) water for a hours.  Please continue to pray for quick & complete recovery.
 
Before Isaac's episode, we visited one of the Love In Action orphanages.  As usual, the children lit up when we knocked on their gate & climbed all over us as soon as we were thru it.  These children do not wish for toys or games or outings like most of the children we know.  They have no idea what a vacation is, have never had a birthday party, wouldn't know what to put on a Christmas wish list even if they could conceive of the idea of making such a list.  They deeply desire acceptance & affection.  They are mostly shunned by this society simply because they are orphaned or abandoned.  Just to have someone look them in the eye & offer kind attention is more than they expect.  Some like to play & climb on Isaac while others like to be snuggled, kissed & whispered to by me.
 
While visiting we discovered the one hair comb there had been lost sometime yesterday, so I set out to find combs at the local market.  By God's grace, I hit the jackpot!  I was able to purchase seven sturdy combs, some colorful hair ties & bobbypins, & a shuttlecock like I've seen children playing with in the streets.  All this for less than $2!  The children will be so very pleased when we bring these things in the morning.
 
Know that we are praying for you & are counting on you praying for us.  Your prayer support is absolutely essential to this mission.  This is most assuredly a team effort, so please don't give up.  Of course Isaac's restoration is of the utmost importance right now, but there are other needs as well.  The oppression here is thick.  The depression here is sickening.  The hopelessness & immorality spawned by hopelessness is at times overwhelming.