baptism of fire

this is my first full day in cambodia. i met with steve this morning and we went through all the stuff he wants me to get involved with and we talked for about two hours. then we helped isabelle move house. she is a french lady from the phillipines who was living above the church building...really great big apartment.

steve wants me to lead worship this sunday. first week and i have to lead worship and sing at least two songs in khmer. talk about baptism of fire.

the smiths house is great. the up stairs is a massive open plan room with all the bedrooms coming off each side. then there is a big balcony that overlooks the front of the house which my room has a seperate door to which is great so i can sneak out in the morning and sit on the balcony and watch the tuk-tuk drivers shuttle past.

its rained quite alot so far. steve says i brought the drizzle with me. normally it rains heavily and consistantly but yesterday it was drizzle rain.

im still getting over some jet lag. i slept in the afternoon for a few hours. but really it is so incredibly hot i cant be outside for too long...by lunch tgime i was sweating so much i needed another shower.

midge's food is fantastic ive loved all the fresh fruit, melon, and exotic stuff.

i must wrap it up...
first impressions are good. it is a small city but with some major problems. i will explore some more soon and let you know what i find. but it is great im so glad to be hear and am really excited about the work we are doing.

the boys have too much energy plus they are well excited about me being here so i havent had a moment to myself yet...crazy.

peace out.
Ben.

p.s. i will send post some photos soon.