We've arrived!

Hey everybody! We've arrived safe and sound in Cambodia :) As you heard from Libbie's last post, getting here was a little shaky, (and comical) but God pulled us through. Overall we are feeling pretty good, but I think our bodies (namely stomachs and sleep cycles) are totally confused...lol. It will take a few days to adjust.

Ruth, the director of Daughters, picked us up at the airport. She is absolutely wonderful! I think culture shock hit all of us as soon as we stepped out of the airport though. Namely, we passed a few brothels on our way to the Daughters center, and it was pretty heart-wrenching. If Ruth hadn't of said anything, we would have never known the difference. But just becoming aware of their existence made us all pretty sick to our stomachs. We've been preparing for this trip for months, but nothing can prepare you for that. Nothing.

Ruth is absolutely amazing though. She has been working tirelessly to get so many details worked out for us. It turns out she rented an apartment flat for us for the month, which is right next to the Daughters center (complete with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen). We feel so spoiled, as we will have our own cook (so cool) and a personal driver that will take us wherever we need to go. Ruth also arranged for a male staff person to accompany us home every night and on any excursions we make. In the mornings at the center we will also have a staff person, to show us around and direct us for whatever needs to be done. Ruth has also worked out a detailed schedule for us, I'm sure loaded with things to do around the center. Tonight we are going to sit down with her and share what we have prepared, and then work with what she has in mind to come up with a ministry plan, of sorts. We've only been here a few hours and yet we feel welcomed into this amazing ministry. Such a blessing!

On saturday two volunteers from the UK will be joining the Daughters ministry, and will be living in one of the other rooms in our apartment. We are excited to get to know them and have some more housemates!

Well, I think that's it for now. Thank you for your prayers for safe travel and logistical details to be worked out. God was definitely working on it all from this side :) Continue to pray for discernment and the Holy Spirit's leading. Also as a team leader I ask that you pray for my girls! :) They have already seen and experienced a lot just in the short time we've been here. So pray for healthy processing and comfort from God's truth and spirit. We love you all and thank you for your unending support and love. We'll post again soon!

In His Grip, Cassie