Davao City

We were picked up at the airport by a bearded Swiss missionary.  His Name is Dalfi...he's a VERY interesting guy who loves the Lord, the people here, and has a INCREDIBLE SINCE OF HUMOR!

Needless to say, Jared, Colin, and I have been a little jet lagged.   But Dalfi has entertained us with wonderful hospitality, incredible home cooked food that some young tribal kids have fixed for us to eat.  (He and his wife, house and "train" young village people in the "ways of the city life", as opposed to village life,  that way they make a better transition to modernism as they attend schools to learn trades.)

We have checked equipment to go north...fellowshipped with Filipino evangelist in seminary.....watched a new Manobo people movie that has been made for the village film showings.....given a little rest.....invited back over to Dalfi's house for dinner...and then went Filipino Bowling...(which was a SURPRISE!!!!  It's kind of like bowling back home  just thinner lanes, smaller pins and balls, and a lot hotter!!!;)  Even though we were exhausted...we had a blast fellowshipping, laughing, getting to know some of "Dalfi's Kids", and playing a mean game of bowling.  (the running joke was....how many Filipinos can you get into the back of a small truck?...the answer: just one more!!!)  There had to be close to 15 young adults in the back of the truck as we navigated the insane night streets of Davao City.....GOOD TIMES!!!!  We made it back to the mission house absolutely EXHAUSTED!!!!

I personally have had an "in and out" night of rest.....I've been up for an hour or so...since 3am our time..the roosters, humidity, and guard dog bellow our window...have encouraged me to go ahead and get up! :)

KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS AS WE HEAD NORTH TODAY to meet some ministries there.

I hear NC has snow.......that's just funny to me!!!

Love you ALL!!!!

In His Grip,
Deric