Mack-A "typical" day of physical work like painting etc and the rewarding work with children. Morning was finishing the painting projects on the building and the trash bin. In the afternoon we conducted a VBS with the children at the new Quatro community center. Great times with our focus on the truth that "in as much as you do for the least of these you have done it unto me". Evening devotions with the children at the home focused on showing the greeting video again which the children loved. Annette began filming a return video with greetings for the North Haven children from the New Faith kids. It will be finished on Friday.
Some of the unique experiences have centered about food. Exotic and delicious fruits such as Kalamansi, Pomelo, Mangosteen, Longan, Guava, Rambutan, Lanzones, Dragon fruit, as well as fruits more common to us such as pineapple, banana,Mango and chesnuts.
Cindy and Brigitte were not feeling well on Thursday and are feeling some better now but still covet your prayers for improved health.
Brigitte - Feeling much better today. Looking forward to going up and painting. Today we have another VBS with the street kids. Jeff Long goes out and gathers up the kids for us and we try to communicate with them. I've enjoyed eating all the fruit that I possibly can eat and have tried some that I have no clue what they were, and I even had some dried fish and I'll leave that for Carylyn to eat, and she's been doing a great job of that. Please keep praying for good health and cooler weather. Every day has been hotter, so you guys are not doing a good job of praying, so get with the program, chop, chop!
Kevin - I did more painting on the scaffolding with my new friend Boyet. He teaches me Tagalog, tells me about his family, and I've arranged to give him my basketball shoes before I leave next week.
Cindy - I was able to speak with Maria Fe, Diana and Armie. Armie and Maria Fe were telling me about their sad histories and how there is enough food and clothing at the Children's Home. Armie hopes to be adopted by American parents. Brooke went to Faith Academy with Janell Long Friday morning.
Carylyn - Getting confused with my language, speaking English to the Filipinos and Tagalog to the Americans. I need to work more on my translation/interpretation skills. Bill, be patient, hopefully be home soon.
Annette - It has been so exciting to see how the kids sing out in their devotions time before they go to bed. I am always brought to tears.
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