Rich and Ronda Dolan

Rich, Randall and I decided to spend a few days at the beach for Christmas. The first picture is of Rich and Randall in hammocks in front of our bungalow out on an island where we spent one night. We will definitely be going there again. Rustic, quiet, beautiful. Then there is a picture of Rich and Randall on the beach in Sihanoukville. We were getting ready to walk a little ways down the beach for supper while we watched the spectacular sunsets that God provided for us. It was a wonderful time. I just wish my other children were here as well to enjoy it with us. We hope you all had great holidays, even though I know a bunch of you are snowed in. (I am trying not to laugh at that...sorry!) Love, Ronda

Friday, Dec. 18th, was our 3rd graduation. Chheav was our only graduate. As you can see in the 1st picture, Randall made it here on Tuesday, the 15th, so he got to attend. Chheav is the last of the graduates that started before we came. We have really enjoyed watching his growth. He and Try, one of our other students, study English with me several times a week. The other pictures are of Rich and I with Chheav and then Rich, Chheav, Tawn (a teacher and Rich's translator), Dennis Welch(our coworker) and James, who used to teach in the school. We had a wonderful evening. We had a good crowd, Chheav got lots of presents, and we had plenty of food. Pray for Chheav as he begins his ministry for the Lord. Much love, Ronda

We decided to teach the CBI students to play Bunco (you know...with dice, etc). In Cambodia, all games are played to win money. They play volleyball, pool, ping pong, cards, etc but bet on them all. So we wanted to let the students know that they can play games and have fun and not involve money. Alas, the teaching of Bunco. OK. For all you Bunco ladies, let me tell you that all your hollering and cheering has nothing on these guys! They had a great time! We were thrilled that it went over so well. So, those of you in Bunco groups, when you are playing, think of your brothers and sisters here playing as well. Maybe in heaven, we will all play together! Much love, Ronda PS. I really meant to take pictures, but got so caught up that I totally forgot until it was over. Sorry!