Home Sweet Home

It's good to be home!

After boarding a plane in Manila at 10:10 pm, sneaking into the darkened apartment, Abbi and I safely and happily fell into our own beds by 3:10am. 

For the past seven years, members of Morrison's swim team have traveled to the K.I.M. ministry center located on the outskirts of Manila during Morrison's fall break . Last year was Abbi's first. This year, I joined her.

If you have ever been on a short term mission trip, you will understand my dilemma on exactly how to share your experiences. I feel my attempt will be greatly inadequate. 

So, as I am processing the ups and downs, highs and lows, ins and outs, allow me to begin with the simplest way- pictures.

These are from the community around the K.I.M. complex.

Need a ride? Your best luck is to hire this kind of taxi. The jeep nee, a kind of bus, is a popular public mode of transportation.

Tucked among the foliage,  several shacks made from sheet metal, fabric, and other types of scraps were hidden from sight. I failed in my attempt to capture a clear picture of this hidden community.

This store was across from the KIM school.

This is the street in front of the KIM property. It was the location for the morning market, as well as places to purchase food throughout the day. Unfortunately, for anyone still sleeping, loud music often accompanies the morning shopping ritual.

the gate into KIM was a popular hang out for the village children. They were always eager to say hello!

This teeter-tot was erected for the children to enjoy.

These boys were playing a game using rubber bands. The goal was to move the rubber bands by hitting the ground in front of them with cupped hands, thus moving the rubber bands.

While I was still in Asia, I felt almost transported to Latin America. 

During the next couple weeks, I would like to share more of the swim team's ministry in both words and pictures. But until then, thank you for your prayers!