a changed life

the trip through the backcountry of cambodia was memorable. probably one of the more profound moments was when we were standing in the yard of one family who recieved a well two and half years ago. they are now growing rice and various other crops and selling it in the market. we did some mental math and calculated, using data they gave us that their annual income had gone from 250 dollars a year to over a 1000 dollars year not to mention the increased quality of life . . . health, education, hope, optimism