Manila

Hey ya'all. It's 4:30am Manila time and we've been up an hour or so. But, we did go to bed quite early, so it isn't as bad as you would first think.

I don't think I've mentioned the heat yet. It is a large factor in our day. Yesterday, while at the chapel meeting, they asked all in the back to move forward to make room for others. I moved up with our guest Paul Campbell and in moving we were farther from the fans. After just one song, I was getting faint and we made a bee-line back to our other seats. We have also made a point to carry water with us at all times. They are telling us 3 weeks ago, the heat was unbearable. We are thankful the rains have begun and have helped bring the temps down some.

I have pictures from our trip and the gathering on Hilltop yesterday. The one set is of the CR in the Japan airport. Some of you will get a kick out of them.

I spoke to the Pastors wives yesterday so there are some shots of us ladies. It's been such a fun trip so far. Lots of friends to visit with yesterday. The little kids are now grown up and the next generation is starting. I tear up when I see the faithfulness of these dear people coming regularly to meet with the community of faith under such difficult circumstances. It is humbling.

Mary Jane and family should be arriving today. We are making arrangements to have food from the dining hall brought up to us. The old house has been vacant too long to try to start doing food prep. I am going to try and wipe some walls down today and get rid of the mold.