Where do I start? I am back in Manila, Phippines for the next two weeks. The logistics are surreal! A surprise clearing of my summer schedule, a chance to minister again with Colleen and Danny and see Christie living her dream, a small scholarship to help with some school finances… I love God’s attention to detail.
All I can tell you so far is that I am blessed to be back here. The last 24 hours have been a barrage of memories, emotions, and blessings! I was walking up to the Children’s home with Colleen last night and I took a deep breath and said “did you ever think you’d miss this smell?” It’s a weird mix of unpleasant odors, yet it filled me with joy.
The last day has been a whirlwind of such experiences:
I saw Man-man’s smile.
Went running with Colleen on one of our favorite runs from the World Race… recalling so many memories. “Remember when you wiped out right here?” “Remember when Seth (Sr) told us he went running “in” the golf course but he really meant “by” the golf course” (we found this out only after being chased by guards trying to enter the golf course!)
Spent time in the nursery with little people who were just babies last time we were here and babies that will be people next time I’m back.
Christie has been posting a “kid of the week” update on her blog:
