Eager to learn. Experience reigns

Rain, bicycle, 20 kilometers, heavy traffic...  Leon a twenty something Cambodian student rode his bicycle 20 kilometers through the rain and partial flooded streets through the heavy traffic of Phnom Penh to volunteer at Mercy Medical Center (MMC).  What would motivate a young man to travel through such adverse elements.  We first met Leon at Khmer Christian Church as a medical technology student.  Many, in fact most students, lack practical training in their field of study. The medical technologist hired initially by MMC lacked hands on training.  With the patience and  encouragement of the staff he persevered and cautiously gained in experience to become a very good technician.  At first Leon hesitated to take advantage of the experience at MMC, because he lacked confidence and knowledge.  I encourage him to begin with observation and then move onto participation.   On his first visit one of the staff gave him a ride on his motorcycle.  As they rode the 35 minute ride they talked about the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience. After one visit Leon was hooked.  He now volunteers regularly.  With the experience and confidence Leon gained at MMC he now accompanies medical clinic to the villages to spread the good news of salvation using the skills he has developed by volunteering at MMC.   Pushing, encouraging, one step at time to develop committed leaders for a generation.

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