Here's a birthday photo of Ryan with the really expensive cheesecake that his wife lovingly made him (my idea, not his). You're only 31 once, but this was almost ridiculous, considering that the spring form pan came from Bangkok (carried back from my medical trip), the cream cheese was imported from Australia or somewhere, and the graham crackers were imported from the USA (and imports of odd items that only expats know what to do with cost an arm and a leg here!). The things we do for love!
My older brother, Barry Freed, came for a two-week visit the beginning of February. We enjoyed showing him our lives here, spending time with Uncle Barry, and then going on vacation with him in Thailand. He did an excellent job of chronicling his trip with albums on Facebook - if you're his friend, check them out. : ) The photo above captures the doubly-sweet treat of greeting him at the airport and eating Dairy Queen ice cream together!
Pastor Dady and his wife SreyRoth welcomed their third child and second son, Benjamin, into their family a few days before Barry arrived. We got to visit them still in the hospital, since it's standard to stay in the hospital for 5 days after delivery (no matter how the child was born).
Since we were on that side of the city, we played at the playground again, this time trying out the jungle gym with Uncle Barry. : )
Some Christmas gifts and other goodies came along with Barry, and here Kai is thrilled with his new trucks, two of which make very realistic truck noises. He refers to the ambulance now as "Wheee-oooo, Wheee-oooo!" Thanks again, everyone who sent stuff!
We'd been wanting to go on a river cruise on the Tonle Sap river here in Phnom Penh sometime, and Barry's presence made the perfect excuse to finally do it. We took a picnic supper on this boat, and had the boat to ourselves (besides the female captain and her assistant).
Watching the sunset from the boat and viewing the riverfront action from the water was a neat experience.
Here we are enjoying breakfast together at home.
It just so happened that Barry's trip coincided with the first-ever PPMC "potluck" meal held at our house. Sopheaktra Hem (married to Mark Fender) initiated it, taking the idea from their time in California on home assignment. It was a great time of fellowship, even though something brought in that day made many of the attendees spend the next day in the bathroom, me included. : ) What's a little intestinal trouble among friends, anyway?
Praying before diving in to the food contributions. The Men's Dorm and Women's Dorm each brought a collectively-prepared dish, and Barry even made a chocolate wacky cake, which was devoured in about 4 minutes, no kidding! By our estimation, it was a success, and plans are to continue having such gatherings here about once a month. We're glad to use our large yard to foster fellowship like this!- Bethany
1 comment:
wow. that is one BEAUTIFUL looking cheesecake. so impressive. you are inspiring me...i think i have made one or two cheesecakes in my lifetime. :) and how i LONG to stay in the hospital...or at least my own bed...for 5 whole days after having a baby. aghhh. glorious. and that is one BEAUTIFUL baby! mis.
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