CAMBODIA FLAG

 PAIN

Smey, our helper's mother in law suffers from back problems and  strongly desired surgery as the treatment to relieve the debilitating pain. However, one of her friends had underwent surgery and had no experienced no relief.  After awhile, our helper brought me the CAT scan for advice and I suggested that before going through an intensive surgery, Smey first try exercising. Our apartment complex has a pool that we frequent, and for the last two months, Smey has been daily coming and swimming with Nancy.   Recently, during one of their swims, Smey asked if Nancy was a Christian. Smey is not a Christian, and while our helper has invited her several times to attend church services, she's always turned her down. This time, though Smey asked if she could attend the New Year's Eve service at our church.  On New Year's Eve, the whole family attended the service and desired to return.  We are not sure of the all the dynamics behind this interaction but we are very much encouraged that a small act of kindness may have given Smey an opportunity to feel the love of Christ.