Newsletters
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December 2007
Dear friends and partners,
All of us at Tabitha Cambodia want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It is the season of hope and faith for many – for us – our faith in a child born so long ago – brings the message of understanding and life – a child born into the meanness of poverty – despised by many – eventually killed by those who found Him too different – a man who lives again so that we can all live. Christmas – our foundation.
We have our house decorated this year – lights twinkle in the night sky – it is fun to watch people drive by and turn around and drive by again – just to enjoy the lights – the children of the neighborhood come each evening to sit and look at our tree – they eat the candy canes and marvel at our snow village waiting in anticipation of the great day.
In the office – there are smiles and laughter – practicing individual skills for our up coming Christmas party is at its height – we open with a contest on who can sing or act the best – there is thankfulness for all the work we are able to do – the workers have earned so much the last few months – its all so very good.
Our community development staff is content – 331 families have received new homes in the past 4 months – a record for us – plans are in process for opening in 2 new provinces in January – now that the rains have stopped – they are beginning to work on ways to irrigate fields for vegetables – all so very good.
Nary, Srie and I are excited – this is our first year when we will be able to give everyone a present of an extra cash bonus for Christmas – this is our first year when we are not afraid to say thank you to everyone who works so hard to make lives for so many so good. Usually only the staff receives this gift – this year all our workers will also receive.
I look back on this year that is almost finished – its been a year of immeasurable richness – Miriam and I have a permanent home – we have been able to incorporate our ladies living with AIDS into a permanent work force – our projects have gone from strength to strength – our families move from miracle to miracle. Each week I meet our supporters – people who come and share their strength and encouragement with our families who need such help.
I think of each of you – all so different – your willingness to share your strengths and your gifts with us – your willingness to stand beside us and make us strong. And I know that each of you is my Christmas in reality. How very good that is.
On behalf of all of us – may this season be one of hope and faith for you and your loved ones – one full of the blessings that you have brought to so many here.
Janne
