Can't believe how quickly these months have gone. It has been an enormous learning curve, frustrating, irritating, wonderful, amazing time.
We have no idea why we agreed to come, and can't imagine how we could have said no.
Even though we have known Asia, we have known nowhere like the Philippines, in particular Manila and in particular the dump site people. they are in equal measure delightful and dangerous and it has been a pleasure to get to know them and particularly their children.
Too many high points and low points to mention - every day has been different.
The support from the board and the CEO here has been amazing, as has the support from the local schools, in particular the British, International and Chinese Schools in Manila.
The staff at PCF have been amazingly supportive, hard working and with such a heart for the work of the foundation.
Would we come back?
Hope to catch up with everyone in the next few weeks and we'll let you know!
Prayers of thanks:
- For your messages of support and your prayers
- For the generosity of so many
- For the staff and children at PCF
- For the CEO and board - for everything they do to support PCF whilst doing 'proper' jobs as well
- That the financial situation is turning round - and God is providing
- For the friendships we have made and the support we have received here
- For the PCF staff and families of our beneficiaries still trying to rebuild their shanties after typhoon Pendring - every effort is now being made to get them strengthened before the start of the 2012 typhoon season
- For the shanty dwellers in Tondo, Navotas and Baguio for protection when the typhoons come - there are around 20 a year
- That the amazing work here continues
- For empowerment of the staff here - that they will realise they can do anything in God's power
Sue and Stan
