Rattanak!

Last year, we met a beautiful family. Their son, Rattanak needed his heart repaired and that surgery was not possible in Cambodia. With a lot of prayer and connections that Pat's dad had, we were able to bring him to the states to get his surgery. If you look at older blog post from last year, you can read more about it.

We got to see Rattanak and his family yesterday! Wow! He looked so different. Last year, when we met him, he was lethargic, pale, and tiny. This year, he is so big, so happy, and so energetic. It is amazing what a repaired heart will do. Trent asked if we could adopt him! He said he wants him as his brother!

Today we were able to walk over to their house to give them some gifts. They live in a 9X9 room. There is enough room for two wooden beds (not beds but platforms) and a small kitchen area. There is a space of about 4 ft. x 2 ft. for standing room. Their whole home is smaller than Taliah's bedroom. But, it was clean, they were proud of it, and for them, it is home! I love the perspective we gain by being here.

Here are some pictures....

Rattanak's Home

Gifts for Rattanak and his sister

Giving a gift to Rattanak's Dad

Chenda, Rattanak's Mom

The family on their "moto." Rattanak is in between his dad and mom. Cambodias put all their family members on one "moto!"