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Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:33:52 +0000

[...] Pam in CambodiaIt was confirmation that TAL needs to become more involved with working in Cambodia. I am going to talk to Marie tomorrow and run some ideas by her. I don’t know what all this means but I know God is laying foundation on this trip. … [...]

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:57:12 +0000

My former next door neighbor was Every Woman too- “just a mom” like any of the rest of us- until they adopted two children from Cambodia a few years ago. They were so distraught at the condition of all the children they saw during their trip that they began working to move to Cambodia themselves, where they have lived since 2004 running a children’s home called Bykota House (named after their home church in Missouri). God bless Pam and Rhonda and the other “average” women out there who are making such a difference in these precious lives.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:44:59 +0000

SG - could it be our contrary nature nudges us to engage in blog conversation when we disagree with the subject matter?

If we are in agreement, there is not debate. So I prefer to take the quiet “no responses” as a sign that we are prayerfully agreeing with Pam and her work; that we are spending the time bringing these children to the Throne of Mercy and asking God how might we better engage in His work where He is. IOW, unfortunately disagreement brings everyone’s opinion out into the light. I’m thankful we are in agreement with Pam and her group and hopefully we are all taking a more active part in support of her ministry.

And - thank you for your sweet loving heart. We can hear your tears for these babies in your questioning words.

By: kendanley

kendanley — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:56:45 +0000

SG: While it is tempting to make the comparison, the speechlessness you notice may also be a good sign for the tribe.

When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise.
— Proverbs 10:19

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:40:16 +0000

SG, I think we just don’t know what to say. But, you said it so well. It is heartbreaking to hear about these stories. And Pam is an inspiration - I love how she makes herself available to be used by God and is passionate about defending and protecting those who are in hopeless situations. Her light is shining brightly in the darkness, and she is influencing many people.

By: SG

SG — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:12:25 +0000

Pam is an “every woman” who inspires me to believe we all can make a difference in this world! God bless her heart and her family as she makes this journey! I think most of us just don’t want to believe these type things happen to little girls. I can not imagine. I do not even want to. But I thank God Pam is willing to tell the real stories we need to hear and to bring light to those dark, dark corners of our world.
And off the subject…
For some reason it bothers me that a post about A Cappella music gets 128 comments and this only has 10. Do we not comment when we agree with the writer? Do we not know what to say? Someone on this blog once said people only bother to comment when they feel passionate about something… So what does that say about me? us? this blog community? our little tribe? No answers here. Just thinking “out loud” here.

God bless your sweet sister-in-law!

By: www.cellulitediary.info » Pam in Cambodia

www.cellulitediary.info » Pam in Cambodia — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:17:48 +0000

[...] Mike created an interesting post today on Pam in Cambodia.Here’s a short outline:This morning we hit the pavement running and I wasn’t sure if my old forty-five and a half year-old body was up for the day. I was sitting there thinking about how I really needed to take better care of myself and put ointment on my … [...]

By: Tammie Hacker

Tammie Hacker — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:10:37 +0000

I try to check Pam’s blog daily. I met the “magnificent 7″ at the village of Hope in February. Pam is doing a work that is truly blessed by God. Your last post, “God Weeps,” must describe how He feels when He sees these young women and children being forced into sex slaves…I certainly breaks my heart!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:36:31 +0000

As I read I was repulsed, nauseated, brought to tears and anger while imagining what these little girls are being made to suffer. I too ask, what can we do to help these babies? Yes, I pray for their liberation, and I pray the Psalms of David begging God’s vengeance upon those that are “causing these little ones to fall.”

Special blessings are awaiting Pam as she and her group continue to rescue children all over the world.

By: toby

toby — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:45:13 +0000

Makes me think of Isaiah 61: 1-4. We can argue all day about things like vocal chords vs guitar chords, but is seems to me that our calling as a church is to love, encourage, rescue and restore the places and people long devastated. God may not take all of us to Cambodia like He has taken Pam, but we are all a team within the Body. So may we pray, support, and tell others about what God is doing through Pam and others like her. And may the Lord bless, protect, and empower Pam and those with her and may the Lord rescue those precious girls with His mighty hand.

By: Brandon Scott Thomas

Brandon Scott Thomas — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:02:05 +0000

Mike…what struck me in reading this is how God can turn the deepest sorrow into something beautiful for His Kingdom. That’s what He’s done with Pam. I pray that her experience would continue to overflow into the lives of the helpless, broken, and hurting. It breaks my heart to know what they are going through and it also thrills me to know that He uses the broken and hurting to accomplish His will. I’m so grateful for that and for Pam. Please give her our love.
Brandon

By: Katherine

Katherine — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:55:30 +0000

Wow, thank you for letting us know about this-what a sad ordeal-I am thankful that they are helping girls get out of such an awful situation. We are very blessed and sheltered to this kind of stuff, which can be bad b/c it is easier to ignore when not in front of us.

Please thank Pam for what she and her organization are doing, and I pray that opportunities continue to arise for them to save these precious children…

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:38:11 +0000

After teaching for over 20 years in schools with large populations of Southeast Asian students…after knowing so many brilliant and beautiful Cambodian girls…this can’t do anything but break my heart.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:53:52 +0000

We are so sheltered in our American culture from most of what goes on in the world. May God help us to be more compassionate and loving toward all of His creation.

Peace.

By: Leland

Leland — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:51:31 +0000

We had our company meeting in Pattayah, Thailand. It was the sane way as described above. The west fuels this sex trade. I was ashamed our company picked a place such as this, not for self righteous reasons, but people were being exploited in such an open and you face manner. It was purest evil I have ever felt.