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My Life Transformed

My Life Transformed
Today's note is about Leap Heng's story. 
 
I am Chhoun Leap Heng, 21 years old. I have lived at GIBTK’s homes in Cambodia for 10 years. My sister and I lived with my uncle since we were so young, so I called my uncle as daddy and my aunty as mommy. I didn’t know who my real parents were, but I wanted to find out. When I got a bit older, I knew who my biological parents were, but they got divorced and started their own families. I felt abandoned when knowing this truth. 
 
When I was 8 years old, my sister had to move in with my biological dad and his own family. I had to move in with my biological mom and her own family. Although I had to change school several times, I felt so happy to be with my mom. But it didn’t last long. I had work to earn money for the family. I left home in the morning and came back in the evening to sell the vegetable? near the market every day. 
 
A lady seeing me selling vegetable wanted to hire me. She asked me to work for her family to get paid. I was so excited because I felt that I could help my mom. I told my mom about this, and she let me work for that lady’s family. I had no idea what’s going on. After living with this family for a month, I started comparing their family circumstance and mine. I started crying and beating myself up. I wanted to go to school again so bad. I wished my parents had not got divorced. That desire had been in my heart since that day. I kept thinking about it every day and every night. 
 
I constantly prayed for an opportunity to continue studying and being with my mom. God heard my prayer. My mom brought me home. And then I was offered an opportunity to live at GIBTK’s homes in Battambang. I was so happy but did not want to stay away from my mom. I was worried that I would not be there when she needed help. But she touched my head and said “Darling, continue to study”. 
 
So I moved in Marlene’s home on Jul 3rd, 2013 when I was 11. I felt so warm when I first arrived. The girls in the home were so friendly to me. I started my classes at a primary school and at an English center two months later. I am now in year 3 at university. 
 
(Leap Heng with other girls in the homes)
 
I am so grateful to GIBTK for giving this opportunity to pursue my dream. I have been provided food, new clothes, and other things. I have changed so much. I can speak, read, and write in English now. Thank you to GIBTK for making me who I am today and has given me a special chance to transform my life. And thank you for giving me an opportunity to think differently.
 
"We highly appreciate you and thank you for transforming lives"
 
Sincerely,
 
Robert Kalatschan
Giving it Back to Kids

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