Well it's day two and it feels as though we've been here for a week already! We started off doing different things this morning, myself, Matt, Alex, Bob and Mrs Barham all went to do food distribution in a local church a little ways away from where we are staying. It was amazing to see how many people lined up with bowls for the food we had. After the food was all gone the children were still lining up with their bowls, that was a devastating sight to see. I also got to do a bit of first aid on the kids. After that the pastor of the church took the group to see the village and the people living in it. He took us through the houses and small streets that were recently under water due to the floods. It's hard to explain what we saw and witnessed. The people are so friendly and are so loving it's amazing.
After that we went to a local school and helped the teachers out a bit by answering the students' questions and explaining how to work the computer.
The last activity I was a part of was building a house. It was so hot and humid you wouldn't believe it! The sun was almost unbearable. While we were building, little by little, kids kept coming around and laughing and smiling at us. This one boy eventually came over and started to help us out. He was so cute and just seemed like he knew exactly what he was doing. The people here are extremely friendly and just want to talk to you and know who you are. I just can't get over the fact that we're actually here and doing this. Its an amazing feeling to help these people and be here to see how different their culture is from ours.
So I better close for now. We're heading off to the childrens' home to put the kids to bed. Until tomorrow-
Bek
Hey everyone !!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear an update from you!!
Glad your doing well and safe over there!!
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your in our thoughts and prayers.
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love Leah (beks sister )
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Hey! Glad you have arrived saftly and everyone is OK.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing experience.
We are praying for you.
Special love to VerityXXXXX
From James, Rachel, Joanna and David.
Glad to hear everyone is enjoying the wonderful experience of being in the Philippines. It is great to hear of all the wonderful things you guys are doing to help the local community.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to read these blogs and see the photos, and get an idea of what you're all doing! we're glad to hear that you are all safe and well, and we are praying for you, that you will be a huge blessing, and that in return , you too will be richly blessed.
ReplyDeleteDave, we all miss you and love you heaps
love Carolyn,Steph, Chels, Jess and Jack
From Dai and Pai in the UK. Have a great time together and serve the Lord with all your hearts. Special love to Verity from Nanna and Poppa
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone! It is so exciting reading the blogs and seeing the photos and such a joy being able to share your days with you.
ReplyDeleteA special message for Kait: we love you and miss you so much and we are so proud of you. Many blessings and heaps of love and kisses!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Heaps of love and kisses and blessings to Liv & Kie also! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Take care everyone and know that you are all in our prayers.
Mum (Aunty Jojo), Keegan & Alex xxxxxxxxxx
Great to hear that you are all doing well and already blessings are happening. Really good to see the photos so we can in part share with you all.
ReplyDeleteYou are an awesome group with so many gifts to share! Bless you.
Have a great day.
Thanks for posting these updates, guys! It's great to be able to follow along and see all the good you are doing. Just think of the impact you are making on these people's lives, you should be very proud of yourself, I know I am. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteTo Bek and Mom, have a wonderful time and I'm thinking about you.
-Selah Preskey
Pastor Keith from Byford Baptist says:-
ReplyDeleteWell done guys, sounds like you are having the experience of a lifetime. We'll be praying that you have the strength to keep going during those hot, smelly, humid days. (You'll all come back trim, taught and terrific)It's wonderful that you are not holding back but mixing it with the people. Keep up the fluids!!
God bless
Love this comment:
ReplyDelete'After that we went to a local school and helped the teachers out a bit by answering the students' questions and explaining how to work the computer.'
Well done and keep up the good work. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Mr V.
Great photo matt! sounds like your all having fun....thinking of you
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Good to see you all arrived safely. What a wonderful experience and acheivement for such beautiful people. Great to see all the photos, you should all be so proud of yourselves. take care and keep smiling....
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