Home, Sweet Home!!!

Home, Sweet Home...thank you, Jesus for the safe journey and for watching over us...thank you also for dedicated people who sacrifice personal security and conveniences to further your kingdom...thank you for my amazing family and my church and friends who care deeply about me and about furthering the Kingdom of God and ministry of grace!!! May we continue to serve you with fervor where ever you have placed us!!! Amen!

Goin' Home!!!

We are about to head out to begin our journey home!!! Can't wait to sleep in my own bed, hug my family, and eat a juicy cheeseburger!!! Thanks for all the prayers, it should only take about 30 hours from the time we leave our home in the Philippines to the time we get home in Fallbrook...BUT WE'RE GOIN' HOME!!! YEE HAW!!!

Cool Car

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Isn't this the coolest car??? This is the vehicle that Mark and Kathi drive around in...only one passenger seat so two of us get to sit in the back...makes me feel like a kid again!!!

Other team members

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We were able to meet some of the team that Mark and Kathi work with, it was a great time of encouragement and fellowship...we will continue to lift them up as they continue their work...

Paradise Island

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So, after touring and seeing some of the facilities in which Mark and Kathi work, they took us out to Paradise Island, which is a local beach resort...beautiful and the only way to get there is to take this transport boat to the Island. We had a great time visiting and sharing, on the way home they made us wear the life jackets...I guess the water looked a little rougher...great resort, the only problem, no weapons!!! They take all the fun out of it!!!

Transportation....

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So, after India and the way they drive there I was expecting something similar in the Philippines...while I would say that driving in the Philippines can get a bit crazy at times, it's nothing in comparison to India...however, you do find some pretty interesting forms of transportation...like this "tryke" motorcycle...which can have upwards of 10 people in it...at least they drive on the right side of the road...!

Faith Academy

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This is Faith Academy where Mark and Kathi's son, Joel goes to school. Joel is finishing up his Senior year. Mark and Kathi have an older son named Drew who is currently attending Concordia University, Irvine. They are both great guys with a great heart to serve the Lord...