Flooding

We have had a lot of rain here lately that has caused flooding.  When it rains hard and for a long time, the water doesn't have time to drain.  Then put days of that type of weather together and we have a lot of flooded streets.

One of the major problems is that this flooding is happening at a time that the trash collectors are on strike.  Not a good combination.

This picture is of our road.  If you can look past the wires, you can see the water in the road.  However, our street drains pretty well after a few hours. We have not had any problems with water in the house.

However, the road that CBI is on isn't as good.  Last Sunday, when we met with the church at CBI, the water was over my knees.  By Monday morning, it was just below my knees.

This picture was taken this morning while we were walking to the school from our house.  Right in front of the school is where it is the deepest.  

Thankfully, the school area itself is built up, so as you can see, the water is inside of the gate but not anywhere near coming into the school.
I took this picture this morning as well, when we walked to CBI for chapel.  The water doesn't have anywhere to drain and we are expecting another strong storm front to come through.

But, we don't have any real problems with the water; it is just a nuisance.  As for the trash, they are starting to ask each house for money to haul the trash away.  As you can imagine in a tropical country with the high humidity and now all the water, it is getting nasty pretty quickly.  We try not to think about what is in the water we are walking in.  Ha!



This next picture is of Sokun's house and it is also where the church meets.  In Battambang province, where Sokun and Soklee, 2 of our graduates work, they are having a lot of flooding.  Keep them in your prayers, please as they deal with this problem and also as they serve God by helping others during this time.

This week, Rich started teaching I John at the school.  Pisey, our young new student, did go back home.  We hope the short time he was here will encourage him to return to CBI when he has finished his schooling.

Much love,

Ronda

 

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Anonymous said…
I will pray for you and the members whose home is also experience flooding issues. And for Pisey (sp) and those attending CBI and my new Christian siblings. And yep - first thoughts about the flooding in the streets was yours and Rich's safety when wading thru the water... every young child's dream to play in the water... after a rain... not so much in floods...:) i love you guys! Thank you for a peek into your world there as you serve our risen Saviour! I am thankful for your ability to speak the language and have a positive impact for Christ on the world around you. Love Cynthia

October 14, 2020 at 7:46 PM
Kimbo said…
Looks like fun. I always loved the flooding when I was a kid. When you are a kid, everything is fun. Stay dry....as much as possible. I will keep everyone in my prayers. Love you more than salt. Kim
October 14, 2020 at 8:50 PM
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