Light and Salt

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

"When I Grow Up..."

"When I grow up, I want to be a teacher, doctor, engineer, scientist, artist."  So many options - and the lists go on.  Perhaps, this line is a cliche to everyone.
I must admit, it is, for me. You know, when we were young, in school or at home our parents and teachers asked us this question, "What do you want to be like when you grow up?"  With grinning, jumping we raised our  both hands and excitedly whopped our answer. 
I could still vividly remember my pre-school teacher asked me that same question. 
Does everyone live what they really dreamed to become?  To some, maybe yes. To some, maybe no. Or, does every child, at their tender age already figured that out?

Truthfully speaking, not every child.  

However, one of the things WE should never give-up ever spells like this - 
H O P E! 

Yes, WE.  It's always the time (not later) to be a part of that strive to attain in the aspect of education.  I do say, not importantly you are an educator to help this kind of children realize their own dream.  Now, let's start where we are.  Or, let's continue what we have started.  

Oh, by the way, my answer to my teacher's question was - I want to be a teacher.  I'm thankful to my Mama who was a teacher - she inspired me tremendously.   

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Spread The Love


1 John 4:9 (NLT)
 God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him.

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow! 

It is always a privilege to know that in Him nothing is impossible. Once again, alongside the faithful local HIV-AIDS Joy of New Life team, I am able to witnessed the unconditional love and grace of God upon His children and those who are infected by this incurable disease. However, not their spiritual condition.  Indeed, the good news of salvation is not only for few people, rather for all walks of life, well and sick alike.  Praise the Lord this program, and be a part of this cause. 

Please pray with us for...

  • good health, protection, wisdom for the team visiting these patients twice a month to encourage, assist, assess their health condition
  • those believers will continue to grow in their knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ
  • those who are unbeliever yet, but heard the gospel already - humility and understanding of it


The Joy of New Life Team - Oddar Meanchey Province (northernmost part of the country)
We are now on our third book of discipleship with them.  Seeing this young generation grow in their knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and in their faith is very inspiring.  And serving the Lord alongside them is a humbling testimony.  Praise the Lord!

Please pray with us for...

  • wisdom and patience in teaching
  • consistent thirst of His Word for all of us
  • living the truth we know from studying the Bible
  • desiring always to make disciples

Bethlehem Church Youth and students of Intentional Discipleship Program

We reach out other local churches to bring the gospel; to encourage young generation like us, and to inspire them that life in Christ is the most, and will always assured one, regardless. 


Bethlehem Youth and fellow BSOP Missionaries during the Khmer Evangelical Churches (KEC) Christmas Fellowship

This year 2015 will soon be finished.  Looking back, with all the people (all walks of life) I met, with all the experiences I encountered, to all the places I visited, even all the hardships I went through; I am humbly thankful.  All because of God's grace.  Literally, I don't know what lies ahead, however, one thing I am absolutely assured, God is always there - Jesus is my Immanuel! Thus, I look forward for more fruitful years to come (Lord willing) YET for His glory. 

Please pray with me for...

  • good health
  • protection - throughout my years in the country, 3 incidents of burglary happened.  I couldn't weave masterly how should I feel, but again, it's all because of His grace
  • for wisdom, direction, submission upon His will, and unity among the locals about the new program (Bethlehem Church) will launch for the coming 2016
  • 100% support system - I trust God will supply my needs according to His riches and glory by Christ Jesus
Me visiting the vegetable backyard of the recipient of the program



"Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,  for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now."

Merry Christmas from Cambodia!






Press On,

Aide Rose Fernandez

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Heartening Hope



Glory to God alone!

One of the things that we shouldn't give up is hope, most especially, we all oblivious WHO is the source of it. #Cambodia #missions #hope

Unwrapped 365Cambodge

#365CAMBODGE
The Trailblazer

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson  

Thmo Domruet Stream, Battambang



Stung Treng river transport




Mekong River life & sight, Kratie (Cambodia border)




Sopheakmith, Stung Treng - far/top view



Summer-Spring, Kratie


The many layers of stunning Sea Forest, Mondolkiri



Stung Treng at sunset



Sopheakmith Waterfalls/Rapids, Stung Treng
Yeak Laom Lake, Rattanakiri





Mekong River at sunset

Mekong River, Cambodia border
 
Kep Beach
 
Kampot's Stunning Sunset 

Mysterious Angkor Wat from a distance, Siem Reap

Gorgeous sunrise in Kampong Speu 
Gorgeous reflection of sunset in Oddar Meanchey

Angkot Wat in May
Century Tree in Siem Reap (http://www.tourismcambodia.com/attractions/angkor/ta-prohm.htm)
Rabbit Island - Kep
Angkor Thom - East Gate
Bayon - Four Faces 
Angkor Wat Entrance - Lake 
Angkor Thom - Elephant Wall, Siem Reap (http://www.tourismcambodia.com/attractions/angkor/angkor-thom.htm)
Sunset in Battambang (dry season)
Battambang's Countryside
Stunning sunset in Kampot
Angkor Thom Ruins, Siem Reap (http://www.tourismcambodia.com/attractions/angkor/angkor-thom



Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple


Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple


Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple


Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple


Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple


Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple



Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple



Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple

That view from the top!  It's breath taking. A great reminder that to be on the top is just a temporary state. 

Monday, June 29, 2015

Path

                                                                                                                                       
daily path 
 We all had once wondered which path we wanted to take on.  And the moment we made that choice, there's really no turning back option.  However, sometimes in that picked of ours, often than not, we rambled.  We lost our sense of direction and we found ourselves wondering.  And we asked ourselves, "What sort of path I trodden?" We're dismayed.  We wanted to retreat and choose a better path.  

Little did we know, that path we chose, we discovered top-shelf lessons.   In that moment of silence, we heard ourselves loud and clear than we thought.  We pondered everything around us with inquisitiveness mind.  We stretched our longing hearts to something we never go through.  

Don't fret.  We must take heart!

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Wanderer of Wonders

365 Cambodge
TheTrailblazer 

It's a country worth to discover, explore, traverse and learn - a beautiful country to live...


Thmo Domruet Stream/Spring 2016
Thmo Dumruet 2016
a stream in the middle of the beautiful nowhere


Yeak Loam Lake, Rattanakiri 2016




Loam Lake 2016
unforgettable awesome adventure thus far


Kratie 2016
aahh that stunning sunset



Tribal house, Rattanakiri
2016


Stung Treng, 2016
Sopheakmith waterfalls/rapids
adventuresome unforgettable trip



Phnom Sombok, Kratie 2016



Koh Kong, 2011
Island hopping. Mangrove trekking. Seafood hunting
Oddar Meanchey, 2010
#sunset 



Rabbit Island, Kep 2011



Siem Reap 2010
@ the world famous Angkor Wat
Kratie, stunning sunset
March 2016
Mondulkiri - Sea of forest
March 2016
July 2009, she arrived in Cambodia.  Since then, she has been thrilled to discover its wonder.  True enough, as the country being dubbed "Kingdom of Wonder."

Lately, She's been very fascinated with blogs and articles related to travel; she's literally reading whole nine yards related to it. So, let her share to you the "bucket list" #wandererofwonders #travellover places she has been while doing her missionary journey.  #workandplay 
  • Oddar Meanchey  
  • Banteay Meanchey
  • Siem Reap
  • Battambang (base) 
  • Pailin
  • Pursat
  • Kampong Chhnang
  • Kampong Speu
  • Koh Kong
  • Kampot
  • Preah Sihanouk
  • Kep
  • Takeo
  • Kandal
  • Prey Veng
  • Svay Rieng
  • Phnom Penh (Capital City)
  • Tbong Khoum
  • Kampong Cham
  • Kampong Thom
  • Preah Vihear
  • Stung Treng
  • Kratie
  • Mondulkiri
  • Ratanakiri
Note: Words in blue print are the places she's been to...

Right!  She passed by some of the provinces (aha many times ;) ) but never had a chance to wonder and wander...to really explore, discover and know the place well.  SOON!  :)