We Moved to Cambodia
In 2017 I (Aaron) co-led a retreat for Hard Places Community (HPC) staff in Cambodia. On that trip God promised to give me the opportunity to journey with people around the world. I was also invited to apply to work with HPC long term.
That might sound nice, but up to that point, I had told God many times I would never do long term missions overseas (cue God laughing). However, something had shifted. There was a real connection here and God was doing something.
When I got home I told Megan "we should pray about considering maybe one day possibly thinking about the idea of...I don't know...moving to Cambodia." If you know Megan, you know I should have expected her answer; but I wasn't ready when Megan responded, "Ok, lets go now!"
So we prayed, but we didn't tell anyone. Within two weeks, four different friends shared dreams they had of our family living in Cambodia. That was the confirmation we needed. It took us two and a half years, to sell our home, pay off debt, raise support, complete cultural training, and move with our two girls, Harper and Ember, to Cambodia in August of 2019.
That might sound nice, but up to that point, I had told God many times I would never do long term missions overseas (cue God laughing). However, something had shifted. There was a real connection here and God was doing something.
When I got home I told Megan "we should pray about considering maybe one day possibly thinking about the idea of...I don't know...moving to Cambodia." If you know Megan, you know I should have expected her answer; but I wasn't ready when Megan responded, "Ok, lets go now!"
So we prayed, but we didn't tell anyone. Within two weeks, four different friends shared dreams they had of our family living in Cambodia. That was the confirmation we needed. It took us two and a half years, to sell our home, pay off debt, raise support, complete cultural training, and move with our two girls, Harper and Ember, to Cambodia in August of 2019.
Meet our Family
JUDAH
Six years old, birthday in mid September. In first grade. An accomplished drawer of cars. Enjoys Ninjago, Legos, and Nintendo.
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EMBER
Nine years old, birthday in early march. In fourth grade. A popular party host for friends and dolls. Enjoys Barbies, bike rides, and cats.
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HARPER
Eleven years old, birthday in late November. In sixth grade. An unquenchable reader of graphic novels. Enjoys American Girl dolls, Babysitters Club, and Unspeakable.
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MEGAN
15+ years of team leadership experience, 12+ years of project development. MBA from Eastern University. Enjoys hiking, organic food, and burn notice.
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AARON
18+ years of project management, 17+ years of mentoring, 10+ years leading retreats, 6 years advising young adults. Member of IOM Board of Directors. Enjoys camping, board games, and science fiction.
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