In case you were wondering, YES, I did make it back from the Philippines... 

I have had to "catch up on life" as I often call it and still am just now catching my breath.  The things that are happening here are more than exciting as Father carves out our next steps just in time.  I feel like I am constantly holding my breath, and then I remember to exhale the temptation to doubt and ask too many questions, breath in His Spirit, and walk forward with Him.  

So, for now, enjoy a little photo album of one of my favorite weeks this year:  our trip to share with the Christ Gospel Fellowship Ministries crew in Philippines.  What a precious group of friends!!  Sadly enough, there is one brother (in Philippines, called "Kuya") who passed away the week after we left.  He was the kindest servant of God, determined to be a part of His work in the city.  I know he will be missed by many.  It just reminded us again how precious each day is, and how we desire to live each day unto Him- recognizing the story that He is inviting us into is one not to be taken lightly, but one to be lived abundantly!  We do not want to miss God in this story and we don't want to settle for a story that requires little or no faith.  The life of faith brings about many unexpected turns and is challenging, but I wouldn't trade it for anything!  It's a supernatural thing when we trust Christ to do what He wants in and through us:  "...The life I live in the body I live by FAITH in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20  When you are trusting that Christ is living in and through you, you experience the blessing of Christ's abundant life as your own! There's no greater adventure!