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There is always a cat and I'm firing my advance team

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Kat translated these cute little labels for me to put in the candy bags. Randy is pretty sure there is a misspelling! Meow is not happy that she is not going to Cambodia. I told her that she would be served in a restaurant by the time she hit the ground. Millie is no where to be found since she heard that. She would provide several meals. So here is how packing went today: Randy: Do you have your extra passport photo? San: No, I can't find it why do I need it? Ran: For your Visa San: What Visa, my new AA card is a MC. Ran: Your visitor's Visa to get in the country San: Are you kidding me? You are just telling me this? How do I get a Visa? Ran: As soon as you get off of the plane, you rush up to the Visa desk, crowd in front of everyone, there is no line it's just a madhouse. Pass your passport through the window with $35 in new bills for bribe money, and wait for them to call your name. Don't get your luggage first or you will be there all night. BTW you ...

The Adventure begins Phonm Penh here I come!

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Growing up in the 60's and 70's at the height of the Viet Nam War, it never crossed my mind that I would EVER travel to Southeast Asia. Well, here I go. It hasn't been on my bucket list, or even I would ever want to go there list. Three years ago my daughter felt called by God, to travel more than half way around the world to work for Agape International Missions in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I really did do a double take when she announced this. She is a Fashion Designer, a graduate of the University of Idaho and had a small business designing and selling children's clothing. What could any of that have to do with being a missionary in Southeast Asia? As we looked into Agape International Missions (AIM) www.agapewebsite.org it became more apparent that she did know just what she was doing. AIM rescues women and children out of sex trafficking. They offer them a new life, teaching life skills, healing and the love of Jesus. One option they have is to learn to sew. That is w...