age of 18, I lived in the South American country of Bolivia with my parents and
older brother, Kevin. Those years gave me a great appreciation for the true
value of things- for the priceless gift of my relationship with my parents and
my brother, for the impact of my faith, and gratitude for the smallest of
items.
other missionaries came to visit us from the States, they’d bring items we
couldn’t find in Bolivia. (Like the cereal you see in the picture below) It’s amazing how God used something so simple as a
bag of chocolate chips or cereal to remind me, “I love you, Connie. I haven’t
forgotten you.” Even more than the “stuff”, the very presence of
those teams encouraged my family. To see people we knew, either by relationship
or simply because of our mutual faith, made us feel … remembered. When they
left, we were more energized and better able to continue in our ministry.
field to go-go-go, to give everything you have to serve those around you. It’s
also easy to overlook your need to rest, recuperate, and have fun… so that
you can go back out the next day and give everything once again. It’s also common
to feel guilty for the “luxury” of fun or relaxation, because you
know that while you’re resting, someone else is suffering in a very real way.
Also, there’s the weight of responsibility you feel of accountability for
support… often, you ask the question, “Is this needed?” and decide
it isn’t- even if you can afford it. Sometimes it isn’t financially possible.
For the two-year AIM team
in Cambodia, we want to erase those questions and provide a chance for them to
not only process the last couple of months, but spend a few hours having some
old fashioned fun. Not that they don’t have a lot of fun. But we want to treat
them to something extra-special.
We’re still working on the
schedule for our time there, as far as the amount of “official” debrief
time versus hang-out-and-goof-off time that is equally important. But one thing
on our hearts is to treat the girls to something special- dinner out at a nice
restaurant, one they might not feel they can afford, and maybe a 1 hour massage
for each. For both of those things, it would cost $120 total for the entire
team.
Thank you to all of you who
responded with promises for prayer, as well as support. Right now I still need
@ $1,000…and additional individuals who will commit to praying for me during this
time.
(We leave in 16 days and
I’m excited. My first time to Asia! Our flight is ridiculously long
with a layover in South Korea)
In addition to financial
support needs, I have a special request for you:
Would you pray about a special gift for us to use
specifically to pour into the girls?
And, if you have any current Bible study books you’ve
finished reading- and won’t need again- would you contact me? The missionaries
there have mentioned how hungry they are for good reading material, and how
much they would appreciate contemporary Bible study books.
You
can send your financial gift for the “missionary fun day” to:
By
check MEMO: Crock/Cambodia
Adventures
in Missions
P.O.
Box 534470
Atlanta,
GA 30353-4470
(This
goes to the Cambodia ministry fund)
or Online:
Crock/Cambodia
(This
goes to the Cambodia ministry fund)
If you’d like to support me…please do so
online through the “Support Me” option on the left of the screen.
THANK YOU! (If you do so, please send me a messages letting me know when and
how much)
Thank you for your prayers.
Thank you for your support. I look forward to sharing stories of all God will
do in Cambodia.
-Crock
Thanks again, dear friend, for a fresh perspective of life in the mission field — stuff we “civilians” don’t consider often enough. Praying for you, missing you, and loving you.
So cute! I miss those simple days. We are 5 weeks from having our third child—another boy! I am surrounded by boys. This is our last one; I am just too old! Pray that all goes well. So far; so good!
Miss you,
Nikki
I know that you will do a great job in Cambodia helping the team to relax and process. I can’t think of a better to go and spend time with the team.