As we are walking home from our office on Wednesday evening our cell phone rings. It is Sameth, our ERC office manager calling to wish Dad a happpy birthday. Then he asks Dad where we live. Dad inquires, "Why?" "Well I might want to come and see you sometime."was Sameth's reply. We knew that Sameth works at the ERC office until 8pm. We didn't think he would come after work because he has a wife and darling little girl waiting for him at home, but just in case, we'd better not be in our pj's! Sure enough at 8:15pm there was a knock on our door and to our surprise not only was Sameth there, but half of our ERC staff (the other half were still in night school but sent their birthday wishes as well)! L to R: Vannak & his wife Boroth, Sameth, Lumang, Kompheack
Here is the cake they brought and below is gift they gave Dad. Each of them had written a personal message to Dad on the Cambodian flag and signed it. We truly enjoyed their company and had such fun sharing the cake with them.
After our special friends said goodbye and we closed the door, we were overcome by their act of love and kindness. All five of these students have served a full time mission and are valiant in living the gospel. They are all going to school on PEF loans. Four of the 5 are married, Sameth has an 15 mo old little girl, and Lumang has a 2mo old baby boy. Only Paul could envision the homes they live in. They are always so happy & optomistic one would never guess their lack of what we consider basic necessities of life! Our hearts were touched as we felt the truthfulness of the story of the "widow's mite" from the new testiment! We have learned so much about life and the hope and joy that the gospel brings to people!
Dad made me PROMISE that I wouldn't tell anybody when his birthday was, which promise I kept. Next day at work, however, Elder & Sis. Liggett stopped by the CES classroom with a surprise birthday cake for Dad! Two cake is a great way to start on the road to Medicare (OLD)!
As we are walking home from our office on Wednesday evening our cell phone rings. It is Sameth, our ERC office manager calling to wish Dad a happpy birthday. Then he asks Dad where we live. Dad inquires, "Why?" "Well I might want to come and see you sometime."was Sameth's reply. We knew that Sameth works at the ERC office until 8pm. We didn't think he would come after work because he has a wife and darling little girl waiting for him at home, but just in case, we'd better not be in our pj's! Sure enough at 8:15pm there was a knock on our door and to our surprise not only was Sameth there, but half of our ERC staff (the other half were still in night school but sent their birthday wishes as well)! L to R: Vannak & his wife Boroth, Sameth, Lumang, Kompheack
Here is the cake they brought and below is gift they gave Dad. Each of them had written a personal message to Dad on the Cambodian flag and signed it. We truly enjoyed their company and had such fun sharing the cake with them.
After our special friends said goodbye and we closed the door, we were overcome by their act of love and kindness. All five of these students have served a full time mission and are valiant in living the gospel. They are all going to school on PEF loans. Four of the 5 are married, Sameth has an 15 mo old little girl, and Lumang has a 2mo old baby boy. Only Paul could envision the homes they live in. They are always so happy & optomistic one would never guess their lack of what we consider basic necessities of life! Our hearts were touched as we felt the truthfulness of the story of the "widow's mite" from the new testiment! We have learned so much about life and the hope and joy that the gospel brings to people!
Dad made me PROMISE that I wouldn't tell anybody when his birthday was, which promise I kept. Next day at work, however, Elder & Sis. Liggett stopped by the CES classroom with a surprise birthday cake for Dad! Two cake is a great way to start on the road to Medicare (OLD)!
2 comments:
Looks like you had a wonderful birthday. Happy Birthday!
Those cakes are beautiful!! What a fun day. You look like you're so happy on your mission.......I hope you don't get sad when you come home. You may get "home sick" for Cambodia!
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