Our second food distribution for the day was at a floating village outside of Siem Reap. The village was sort of floating...there wasn't a lot of water in the canal so some were on the land and some were on the water.
We arrived and learned that the governor, Happy, was going to be there. He has been a friend to Pastor Setan and to Bobby for many years. He was the governor at a different province but has been given the n Siem Reap province recently.
We were told that only a few of us could go to the presentation on the community center boat. Setan, Lee, Rachel, Dion, Jim and Cheryl and myself. The rest of the team found a shady area and waited. No drama today.
While we were waiting for the Governor, I found a classroom in session. I climbed over the railing between two boats and poked my head in the door to see if it was ok for me to take pictures. The Teacher spoke some English and said it would be fine.
It was so cute! The kids all stood up and greeted me like I was someone special. I took a couple of pictures and then got out my stickers. I asked if I could hand them out and he said yes The kids wanted a sticker on the back of the hand, on their workbook but one little guy wanted it on his forehead!
I gave the rest of the sticker book to the teacher for the kids later.
Governor Happy arrived with his staff and the presentation began. He was very vivacious. I can see why they call him happy. He spoke some English to us as a blessing for what we were doing for the people and that he know that Bobby was with us during the trip. It was very touching to see how Bobby affected so many lives.
After the honorary presentation of bags to some of the people we headed out. Our work for this trip was over.
I think that many of us were surprised how fast it went. I know I am. It was hot and sweaty and hard work at times and long drives at times...but it was wonderfu1!
I want to go back next year!
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