This small structure is located near a river in a rural area 30 km from Phnom Penh. It doubles as a home for two women and a "way station" for a sand dredging operation where truckloads of sand are sold for $22 and workers are provided "take-out" meals of rice and soup. The women collect the money from the truck drivers and distribute the meals.

Inside the home are two wooden "beds" that are 18" above the dirt floor. While we visited, chickens roamed under the beds along with a litter of puppies. Sister Mai (on right) and her friend, Kim Loan, took us there to meet Sister Mai's sister, Chung, and her father, Thom, who is either the owner or manager of the operation. We were graciously received, and enjoyed getting to know them.

From left to right, Sister Mai's aunt who appeared to be in charge of the way station, Chung, another of Thom's daughters, Sister Mai, her father Thom, and Sister Loan. Chung lives in the home with her aunt. The Vietnamese people are typically industrious, and this family works together to run this successful business. Thom drives a late-model Toyota pickup.

Thom has set up his own shaded study area on a small knoll close enough to keep an eye on the operation. On the table are a Bible, Book of Mormon, and Liahona magazine.

A father-daughter photo. Thom is a counselor in the presidency of Branch 6, and Sister Mai is the Relief Society President in the same branch.

Three cute sisters. Sister Mai is 27, Sister Loan is 17, and Sister Snyder is . . .

Thom was worried about me getting too much sun, so he lent me his hat for a while.