Motorcycle Accident/Sick Child

Motorcycle Accident/Sick Children

Pictured above is James (Vanna) Suong and his wife Srey Ny. The day that we left for Malaysia, Srey Ny went into labor and delivered a baby girl. Mom and baby are doing fine. However, we returned to Cambodia to discover that her husband James was in a motorcycle accident. He has been hurt really bad: broken right collarbone, lacerations, and worst of all, head injury. Please pray for James. Health care is a fiasco in Cambodia and corruption is rampant, even in the medical field. When he was brought into the hospital, the director began screaming at them and said, “Why did you bring him here? What are we, your servants?” This is one of the best hospitals in Phnom Penh!

Also, the youngest son of Pastor Nhap Pilot and his wife Seila is sick and hospitalized here in Phnom Penh. We are not sure what is wrong with the boy, but neither do the doctors. Dengue fever is now reaching epidemic proportions with nearly a hundred deaths, mostly children. If you think medical care is a problem in the U.S.A. you should have went on hospital visits with my family yesterday. It is one of the saddest spectacles you will ever see. My daughter Leah was so upset that she ran out weeping.

Our people need your prayers. Please go to the Heavenly Father in their behalf! Thank you and God bless you!

A Delay Made in Heaven

Well, folks, as I mentioned, the CT scan machine went down in the last 24-36 hours and a part had to be ordered. What this did was enable the doctor to have more time to consult with his colleagues in Malaysia, Singapore, Sydney, and as far away as London. After further consultations and after the results of the CT scan, the doctor has come to the conclusion that the "tumor is not aggressive enough" to warrant immediate removal. He brought in opinions from other specialists and they've all concluded that the surgery should not be performed. The advice now is to continue to monitor or as they call it, "continue surveillance."

To put it mildly, Cindy was relieved. We all were! But we definitely believe that God had something to do with that CT scan machine going down. It bought some time and the doctors were able to take more time to evaluate Cindy's situation. The elevation or "rising" of the tumor was attributed to the fact that Cindy had a contact lens on her eye when the doctor took the digital photos of her eye. They took more pictures today. Thank you, Lord!

Now, for the best part of all, the CT scan came back completely negative! No cancer from head to toe! Praise the Lord and to Him be the glory!

We want to thank all of you for your earnest prayers to the throne of God!

CT Scan Postponed

Hi everyone,
The CT machine needs a part and it'll be repaired by day's end. Cindy's test has been rescheduled for Thursday 10am, Kuala Lumpur time. Thanks for prayers and we'll update asap.

CT Scan Tomorrow

Hi everyone, Cindy's CT scan will be tomorrow. That'll be Tuesday, 10:30 pm Central Daylight time "back in the world." Will update you after we get the word from the oncologist.

Cindy's Cancer Checkup in Malaysia

Well, friends, we are here in Malaysia. Cindy has been in doctor appointments most of the day. It looks like we will be here longer than we thought. The melanoma skin cancer in her left eye is raising. The doctor said that it's urgent to remove it. Furthermore, she'll be getting a full body CT scan to search for more cancer throughout the body. We know that God is in control, but we do covet your prayers at this time. We were planning to return to Phnom Penh on Saturday, but she will having surgery to remove the melanoma from her eye sometime between Friday and Tuesday of next week. Thank you for your love and prayers!

Like the "Wild, Wild West"

Seems lately that we've seen the crime escalating around our house and neighborhood. Last Tuesday, a young Christian girl, early 20s was robbed of her motorbike and shot two streets over from us. What a shame! She was a really smart girl and translated for a lady from England who's teaching a girls Bible study.

Then last night, about 1 am, we were awakened by a gunshot just outside our house, then in succession, five more shots. It was right directly in front of our house. I jumped up and ran to our balcony that overlooks the street. People were milling about, but I couldn't tell what was happening. Then today I asked one of the neighbors, "Dtae mien ewey ca'ut la'ung yoop maing?" or "What was going on last night?" Found out that it was a shootout between police and some bad guys. That's all I know. Don't stop praying for your missionaries here in Cambodia.

Haley's Home for Orphans

Several years ago, a young lady named Haley Pharr became burdened for the children of Cambodia. She dedicated her life to come to Cambodia to help orphans. Her life was ended in a tragic car accident. In her memory, her family set up the Haley Pharr Foundation. The foundation has given money for land and construction. However, we still lack $26,788 towards our final payment to the builder. This property will serve many purposes. First, it will provide a loving, Christian home for orphans in Cambodia. We will move our orphans into this new home and begin taking in more children as God gives us the support to do so. Then, it will serve as a lighthouse in the Phnom Penh Thmey area as we plant a church here. It will be a hub of discipleship, training the youth of Cambodia to take the gospel to their own people.
That's a lot of money to come up with in less than three months! But,it is God's work and it is God's money! We are trusting that God will touch the hearts of His people to help us take care of orphans in Cambodia! Brethren, there are so many needs in order to make this home for orphans ready to move in! We need to buy a diesel generator, hot water heaters, beds, closets, lockers, tables, chairs, cafeteria furniture, a refrigerator, fans, mattresses, and the list goes on. This would be a great project for your church, youth group, Sunday school class, or Vacation Bible School missions offering.

Please help us to help orphan boys and girls in Cambodia! Together, we can reach them for Jesus Christ! Continue to pray for us as we represent our Saviour Jesus Christ and as we represent you here in Cambodia!