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Happiest of Holidays! Todays journal is written by one of the girls living in Marlene's Home. One of our Cambodian homes. She is from Poi pet, known by many as a funnel for human trafficking into Thailand.
Before we get to her journal I'd like to let you know we have a vision trip going to Vietnam. Leaving USA evening of March 23, returning April 4th. Please let me know if you're interested.
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Here is one of our girls journal whom I am so Proud of;
"My name is Ream Khunneang. I am 17 years old. I study in grade 11. I live in a big family that has many members who are my grandparents, and some of my cousin. I am one of the girls that live in GIBTK's home and I started to stay here since 2013. This is some of my pictures when I first came here.
Before I came here I just live with my family in Poi Pet. And I never think that I have an opportunity to live in this home. I never think and realize that I have a big dream. Habitually, I just went to school and back home every day as the others do. At that time I had two choices that I had to make decision. First choice is continuing to live in Poi Pet. Second choice is going to Battambang.
If I choose to live in Poi Pet, now I will be in Thailand doing what I do not want to do and buried my dream within that time. I was thinking about my life if I am in Thailand now, I don't think I found who I am as today. I was so sure about the going to Thailand because during that time my family faced to many problems so that they did not have enough ability to send me to school.
About my golden choices is coming to Battambang that is such a blessing for me. At that time, there was a pastor whom lives near my village came to us and talked about the Marlene's house and he asked my parents about moving to this safety and lovable place. Then my parents came to ask me about it because they did not know how to will decide for this. And then I said with confidence "Yes". I don't know why I just say whatever from my heart.
The first day that I was in this home I felt so nervous because I don't know other people. This is the second time that I am far away from my family but I still miss them. After six months, I felt better from homesick because I got to know and feel close to other sisters in this lovely home. They are so kindness and loved. They always encourage me with their experiences of their life. Time fly, I started to grow up both physically and mentally because in this home I received a good care, treatment, and education.
These are some of my pictures above that showed about the activities that we had done in the holiday and special day. We went to the mountains, swimming pool, joined the program at school and some time we also had fun at home together such as: dancing, singing, eating, played game etc.
When I started to know about the love from Jesus clearly, I goto church every Sunday. Every time I have been to church and I get close to God. As the day goes by, I realized all the events that happened in my life is what God have plans for me. His plans is so wonderful that I never image about it. I always feel hope, peace, love and joys because of his amazing grace and I felt so bless with what I have. Thanks, Lord. The more I get close to Him, the more I do feel about his great love.
Now my life was totally changed. I am a child of God. I am so honor to show my gratitude to GIBTK that I have this day. And I love every single day that I am in this beautiful house. I have this opportunity because of God has landed GIBTK in Cambodia. I am be able to write this because this beautiful chance that I am here in Marlene's home. Especially, I want to say thankful for the love and the best taking care from you guys. I believe that I will reach my destination in the future. I will let you all feel proud about what you have done for me.
Lastly, I believe that God has chosen me. My tear drop while I was thinking about my blessing and how much he loves me. I could not find any marvelous word to describe how much I feel so love in this home. They love me even I made a lot of mistake. I am home. I am found here. I am totally change spiritually, physically and mentally. I love GIBTK and everyone.
Every time I went home at Poi Pet for a holiday, it starts make me feel that I miss my home in Battambang. I am home."
Thank you.
If you feel led please email me a note of encouragement and I will make sure she gets it!
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