WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO SEE WHEN WE GET HOME??
Romeo (without hesitation) No. 1 - My sisters. No. 2 - Bernie No. 3 - My neighbors.
Rodrigo - No. 1 - Stephanie. No. 2 - Bernie
Roselyn - "What answer did Romeo give???" (I wouldn't tell her.) No. 1 - Family. No. 2 - School.
It rained today. It seemed like a perfect day to visit the aquarium. It was very nice and kid-friendly. Roselyn, Romeo and Rodrigo seemed to enjoy it! We found something new that I had never experience - a FISH SPA! As you lower your feet into the pool, small fish come and nibble on your feet supposedly taking off the dry skin. I was more willing than Allen to do this so the boys and I enjoyed a foot spa (of sorts). It was a fun experience and really, quite relaxing after you get used to the idea of fish "snacking" on your feet.
We stopped at the mall to buy a few DVDs for the airplane. I'm ashamed to admit that we have resorted to movies to have some "down" time but it is usually no more than one a day. :) It was still raining when we got back to the guest house, but we all went swimming anyway. The beauty of being in this climate is that, rain or shine, it is just plain hot!
The guest house is a great place for us to stay. There is a pool, a basketball court, a small library, a sitting room and the food is great!! The downside is that our room is pretty cozy. We manage, but sleeping together in a 12 X 15 room has been a real bonding experience for all of us. Really, we don't mind and it is good for us to be together...especially at night. There have been no issues during the night (other than a little snoring and sleep talking) which we are thankful for.
It was a good day. In some ways, I feel like we have been in the Philippines for...a long time. In other ways, it has gone by so quickly. Tomorrow - we have a couple of meetings that we are required to attend and then we should get the long awaited visas and travel documents for the kids. The kids have been so patient with long rides in the van and waiting at airports etc... - but are asking how long this will all take tomorrow. We think they are remembering their 14 hour day at St. Lukes Medical Center here when they had their medical exams a few weeks ago. Shouldn't be that bad tomorrow!! Please pray for patience for all of us as well as continued good health and endurance to finish things up here and get home to Cambridge!
8 comments:
Hey Morks,
Can't wait to see you guys at home...sorry to say it WILL be cold but maybe a snowflake to see. How fun. I would LOVE to go to a fish spa....any chances of one around here!
Well, Allen and Mary, the pictures "say it all!" It was great to read your blog but the words really reiterated the pictures! Our love and prayers go with you on your trip home! We will think of you as we spend a few days with Karla and Dan in Alabama. We know that your girls at home are as anxious as you to welcome their sister and brothers to the USA! Love, Rox and Ken
After all this swimming you guys have done, I'm thinking you may need to start digging a pool in the backyard :)
Allen,
Looking forward to seeing you all. The kids look great and Janie and I are looking forward to seeing them and we probably will need to do a little "baby sitting" some time.
The hospital implementation has gone very well with 80% of physician orders being put in by computer. Even Dale seems to be handling it quite well.
We continue to remember you all daily in prayer.
Take care.
Dave Pearson
I feel so excited and anxious for you to come home. It has been fun catching up with you through this blog. The pictures are wonderful, very touching!
Let's see... my number 1 thing I'm looking forward to is having our new neighbors home to love.. my #2 is seeing the kids walking and playing with Bernie!!(Lucky dog) and my #3 is getting to know the rest of the Mork family!
We keep praying!! See you soon!!
Becky
So good to see the great pictures of your day at the pool and the aquarium. I hope life around Cambridge can match up to all you have been experiencing together the last several days!!-I'm sure it will in it's own way! It will be great to have you ALL here! Can't wait! We will see you very soon! Love, Cherie and all the Berg's
Hey Morks!
This is the last blog that I'll read before I see you all in person, as I'm off to fall camp with Breck Young Life tomorrow after a retreat tomorrow! So exciting that you'll be home so soon! Safe travels and see you soon!
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Bjork
Welcome Home Morks! We are excited to see you all and to meet our newest cousins.We have been praying for you!
-Eric, AJ, and Annika Robertson
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