... and has certainly had a full schedule since arriving mid November.
As you know from an earlier post, within an hour of arriving in Phnom Penh, Bernardita stored her backpack under the table at the Christmas Fair and served customers together with our team from 'Sew Empowered' and she hasn't stopped since!
Bernardita, a Teacher, has been a great asset to the projects and here's a snapshot look at what Bernardita has been doing at 'Centre of Peace' children's home ...
... and 'Family of Hope' student education centre ...
... and TLC learning centre ...
... and all of the students and staff from the projects have come to know her ...
... not only as a visiting teacher ...
... but friend as well.
Bernardita, besides assisting the 'Sew Empowered' team at the Christmas Fair, also took time out to assist the team by packing stock ...
... and designing colour coded systems to manage stock in the stores and packed the teams Christmas hampers.
In fact, there wasn't much Bernardita didn't do during her service with Empowering Cambodia. Bernardita is certainly an answer to prayer and it has been our privilege to have her share our home and serve alongside us and here's what she had to say about her experience ...
My experience in Cambodia
I spent a month in Cambodia. The main idea of my month was to go and be useful, helping Patrick and Carol in all that they needed. I enjoyed it very much, teaching English, doing some Bible lessons, crafts and packing bags.
What I didnt realize was that the one receiving help was me. Going to each of the centers, living with Patrick and Carol, getting to know them was such a blessing for me.
I am now, not only touched by the love of God, but changed in my thinking and the way I see life and people. There is so much to do here and in the whole world; I strongly believe that we can do something and something big and beautiful as they do, beginning with loving and teaching kids.
Bernardita
Certainly a 'Win-Win' and we look forward to the next time we meet, wherever and whenever that may be!
Thank you, Bernardita, and be blessed as you travel and tour before returning to Chile!
