We have had some Internet difficulties so sorry about the delay. Today we went to the Military Hospital which is otherwise known as the poor persons hospital. The hospital was dirty, but much better than it was a couple of years ago. Marie Ens (Place of Rescue) has a team of people who visit the hospital each week to pray and advocate for medical supplies for the patients. People in this hospital must have a family member to care for them because there is no nursing care provided. Their families bring them food, blankets, etc. We broke into small groups and visited different parts of the hospital. The rooms were moldy and hot. Many did not have pillows or blankets. Some of our group mentioned that patients in the emergency care ward did not have casts on their broken bones, they were just laying on the beds until the wounds healed. The conditions of this hospital were not what we have in Canada - so those of you who complain about a nurse or the level of attention provided to you in the ER, just be very thankful you are not a poor Cambodian.
At evening debriefing Jay talked about reaping what you sew. From Job 4:8 "If you sow trouble you will reap it". The reverse of that is when you sow good, you reap it. This is very true for all of the people doing good things in Cambodia.
The Administrator for the hospital is a highly decorated female in the Military. Very Cool!
Sue called from the House of Smiles to inform us she signed a lease for one year with the increased rent so the children will be able to remain in this facility with the help of donations from members of this group of 300.00 per month.
Blaine - our very awsome guide had some words of wisdom before we landed in Cambodia... While in Cambodia, practice patience and politeness. We have been doing a lot of that.
We also got to visit Place of Rescue's new transition house that they are just building to get ready for the children graduating so they have a safe place to live if they go on to College in the city. It is going to be great. It is very nice house.
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