Support

Only 15 days until I leave!  I am now about $300 away from my goal.  The support is greatly appreciated.  With graduation coming up, I am sure that I will be able to exceed my goal and use the extra money to assist those accompanying me on the trip who need helping paying for the mission trip.  One Filipino lady who works at Kaiser Permanente with our group leader is reaching out to family and friends to help raise money to support our trip.  She has never been able to go to the Philippines, but she continues to support the mission every year.  She is an amazing person and has a huge heart. 

Learning experience

Still about $700 away from my goal.  I am thankful that I will have the opportunity to serve throughout the Philippines.  I am looking forward to being immersed in their culture and way of life for a few weeks.  Locally, Filipinos have proven to be some of the most caring and friendly I have met.  I can't wait to step out of this U.S. bubble.  Anytime I've had interactions with people from different countries, it makes me ashamed of how culturally inept I am and how ignorant I am of events happening around the world. 

Manilla to Mindanao Pt.4