Category: My Journey

9 Years in the Philippines!

July 11th is one of the most important dates in my life.  Nine years ago I arrived here in Manila for the first time.  I didn’t know any of the language, and what little I knew of Filipino culture came from an outdated book. 

Much has changed since then.  Students, teammates, and friends have come and gone.

One thing hasn’t changed:  God has proven Himself faithful time and again.

This morning, O Lord, I praise You for all the past–so wayward on my part, so wonderful and gracious and longsuffering and forgiving and tender and inspiring on Yours. 
–Oswald Chambers

Moving

My landlord contacted me a couple of weeks ago and told me I would need to move.  The owner of my place is returning from China and wants it back.  I’ll be transferring to another unit in this same apartment complex within a few days.  I’m not looking forward to the moving process, but I am excited about the new place (I like the layout a little better than this one).

Anyway, don’t be too surprised if I am not quick in replying to text messages and emails for the next few days.  I’m hoping PLDT can switch my phone/dsl at around the same time of the move, but we’ll see.