Wedding in Romlong

Buntea (I think that's the right name) is from the Phnom Penh 12th Branch. He has been on a mission, but wasn't as active in the Church. Now he is going well and to all the activities. Whenever we see him, he comes and sits by us and he really likes Scott. He wanted us to come in the worst way to his wedding, but Scott told him he didn't think we could come and gave him a wedding gift of cash. That's what you give here. Anyway, it is 2 1/2 hours from Phnom Penh. When we arrived he about hugged Scott and just kept saying, I didn't think you were coming. Thanks so much for coming. He kept coming up to all of us (Fairchilds, Nelsons, and Housers) and thanking all of us for coming. As you can see, he loves the Nelsons and was greeting them as they got out of the van.


The young man married the daughter of the Kampong Thom Branch President. She isn't a member, but has promised him that she will come to church in Phnom Penh with him. They have rented a one room apartment. Her parents are on either side of them and the sisters of the Mom are there also. Everyone greets you as you go in to the festivities.


The Bride and Groom.


These little children were standing around waiting for us to finish drinks so they could collect the cans. One of them was so thirsty that he grabbed a glass of water when the person stood up. As soon as we all stood up to go, they grabbed all the left over food and put it in bags to take home and eat. In all our time here, I have never seen such hungry children. We were happy that they could eat what we didn't want.