Last weekend, we made an overnight trip to the countryside. We wanted to see and learn more about a project being started by Ly Chhay and his wife Navy Chan—Eden Farm and Eden School of Agriculture.
Navy worked for many years with CRWRC, the development branch of our denomination and it was she who laid the groundwork for our coming to Cambodia. They are starting a farm with the hopes of building it up into a self-sustaining training center—to teach farming and the business of farming.
We didn't realize that a lot of the wonderful produce and fruit that we eat is actually imported from neighboring countries. Over 80% of the population are farmers. Still, there is a need to teach farmers here to grow and sell produce in a commercially viable way. 
The project is in its early stages and there are several facets to the dream, including a primary school as well as vocational school. We were given a tour as Ly shared his vision (Navy is currently studying in the Philippines). We realize that this kind of dream needs a lot of prayer on top of all the hard work that Ly and others are contributing.
Ly also took us to some nearby villages where we were able to greet a number of families. The closest village does not have any Christians. There are clearly many spiritual needs as well. We left with many thoughts and impressions. The deepest impression was of Ly's passion to help the rural people. Also, we were so blessed by the gentle hospitality that Ly offered our family. The trip left us with a deeper desire to be able to communicate well in Khmer and of course to pray for this venture to flourish.
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Hi Suh family! Now it's our turn to check you guys out! Great blog, I think I read it all, so now I know pretty much everything about you. Nigeria sounded so interesting, and it pretty much explains your children's quick adjustments to things. Pretty amazing. Bertina in Mary's class is Nigerian, and she has a whole whack load of older brothers, too, so it is good the two of them have hooked up a bit! Great to hear your story and your heart. I'm guessing Cambodia's going to be a richer place with your and your family here. God is so very good, and lately, when things get tough, it's easy to see the hard things instead of what GOd is doing. Must pay better attention! Your blog has been an encouragement to me. Thanks for the read!
Lesley (aka, Mrs. Weiss)
PS Are very interested in having a visit soon. You can come check out our place and we can give you whatever widsom 6 months of living here has given us! haha. Also, Julia has TONS of lego and we have a huge roof to play on, so the boys for sure won't get bored!
Take care and keep the faith!
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