well...here we are, living in the slums of Manila. We've only been here for a day, but it has definitely been an interesting one. We got here a little before supper and it didn't take long for the Filipino hospitality to shine. Even though we are in the slums they treat us very well. Lots of food, they sleep on the floor while we sleep in their beds, and they always make sure we are alright and comfortable. Yesterday evening, after supper, we got to meet all the youth that attend the local church that we are helping out. There are a lot of them, and many of them have amazing talents in singing or playing instruments.
Today we got up bright and early so that we could start building a house that they want to use for future visitors and prayer meetings and the like. An extremely hot day spent tying rebar together and mixing cement. We got to see a picture of what the house is supposed to look like when they're done and it's going to be a beautiful home for the church.
We have been greatly blessed while being here, the food is amazing, the people are super friendly, the children are adorable, and the growth taking place will affect our lives forever.
Jen
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