Dear Friends,
We see that the New Year is upon us! A time we often reflect on what has been and what will come. Also, a time to be grateful for all our friends and family and all we have been through together. We are very grateful to have you all in our lives and we wish you and yours a HAPPY NEW YEAR that brings good health, happiness, new adventures, and love.
K.I.D.S. funded another medical mission with the children's hospital to another refugee camp sheltering a 1,000 families escaping the war with Thailand on the border. We once again joined the team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and support staff.The good news is that Thailand and Cambodia have signed a peace agreement which seems to be holding. However, there are still thousands of people who still need help to get home and rebuild.
When we arrived, it was difficult to see how thousands of people were living under tarps at the pagoda and trying their best to get by. Everyone was very happy to see the medical team and we immediately began setting up the tables for the clinic and the doctors and nurses began seeing patients.
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While we began to organize people to receive blankets, mosquito nets, toys and snacks for the children. Everyone was very happy, especially the kids who were soon blowing bubbles and playing badminton and eating goodies. We also set up a station where families could receive blankets and mosquito nets which they were very grateful for. Thank goodness for the medical team from Angkor Hospital for Children...they were able to give out medication and help to those that were struggling with medical issues.
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Even though there is a peace treaty right now, many of these people have lost their homes because of the bombing and some land will not be habitable due to unexploded bombs. So, it will be difficult for some of them to return but hopefully there will be some help there. We said goodbye to everyone and wished them all the best. They were all very grateful!!!
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We packed up the vehicles and headed back to Siem Reap. On the way we saw two families living on the side of the road in a field...they were also displaced from the border so we stopped and gave them materials that would help them....very sad...the kids were so excited to have some treats and toys.
Thank you for supporting K.I.D.S during this very tragic time. Your kindness and generosity has helped so many to survive a very difficult period in their lives. Let's hope the New Year will permanently end this terrible situation and help these people reclaim their lives. If the peace treaty holds, we will use our contacts at the children's hospital to try to help some families rebuild their homes and lives.
If you would like to see a short video and more pictures of the day, please click this link:
https://youtu.be/b0T-WfgHJN8?si=4NdlZ7lxSIOa26nW
"The flowers that bloom tomorrow
are the seeds
you planted today"
Indian Proverb
Sending Love and Gratitude to you all for your support.
Here's to a Happier, Healthier, Hopeful New Year.
Love
Adrianne and Rick
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