Update (quick version).
We hiked the beautiful rice terraces of Banaue. This is the most beautiful place I have ever seen in my whole life. Cannot wait to share pictures.
We have been playing with kids non-stop.
We had a little scare with the earthquake in Japan but of course, by the grace of God, we are all untouched and Banaue is safe.
The method of transportation here is a trike. A motor bike with a side car and a roof over both. Yesterday I rode up the mountains on the roof while my amigos were inside. Can you say experience of a life time?
We have been doing a VBS which I normally dislike but with these kids it is great! God is doing amazing things in all of their hearts, so many have accepted Jesus.
I am in awe of what God is doing in my life already and I am so excited for what He has in store. It is such a family here at Noah's Ark and I am learning so much about Filipino culture. I met some girls who are around the age of 14 who I have been trying to hang out with. Many people here think that white is the only thing that is beautiful but I am trying to make them see that they are wrong, that God made us each differently for a purpose. Pray for these girls. Tonight I might be heading up a small group on finding your beauty in Christ, this is a subject that is very close to my heart, as many of you know.
Today we are baby sitting while the staff goes to a resort (their one day off a year..)
What else can I say? Well this is such an eye opening experience and when I look back at where I was last year at this time I am just amazed at how far God has brought me and what He is doing in my life today. I never thought I would be climbing rice terraces and flying up mountains on the tops of tricycles.
Pray for our team as we transition at the end of this week and just for strength and that we would be a blessing to the people and the missionaries here.
So glad to see your posts Abby! Glad you are okay and enjoying the warm weather and the work you love.
ReplyDeleteyou are an amazing, beautiful, and Godly person, 91! i am so very proud of you and am so glad i get to watch where the Lord is taking you and what He is doing through you. so much love and prayers always!!!
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