Philippines Much?

Mahal Namin si Jesus

i love rice

hey there! it’s chantelle along with allee, sarah, amanda, sean miles, and nadia hanging out at the internet cafe before we head on over to lunch. it’s been an amazing trip so far and i can now see that ryan makes sure he lets you guys know every single detail down to the last drop of sweat. we’re all hanging in there fine, we head down to the beach like every single day. we’ve been snorkeling, sailing, walking, we’ve tried shakes, to belot, to rice every single day. we’ve gotten familar with the neighborhood kids and they call us by our names along with the respectable title of “tito” “ate”  or “kuya”.  i can’t believe that we’ve been here for about a week now. and don’t worry about anything because blake is snapping away. today a few of us went down to the school to talk to a bunch of kids while the rest of the team started pouring cement. i’m excited to see what the next few days have in store for us as God just continues to use us in big ways, small ways, and ways that we will never know. every smile, every high five, every “hello” goes a long way. today at the school a lot of the kids took out their cameras and wanted pictures with us as if we were celebrities or super stars (they all really want to go to hollywood, it’s like their goal in life). but really, it’s great to understand that with the message and love that we share, the only person they or we will ever want to remember is Jesus!

 

alrighty so today is jessica’s birthday so be sure to drop her a comment and wish her a happy 23rd!

11 Comments »

  Elisa wrote @

Hey manda!!!!
i miss you sooo much sisser!!!!!!! it feels so weird at home with out you. i cant believe your in a different country than me!! aha its really weird!!! oh and guess what?!!?!?! we got this week off! from volleyball. NO ONE was there like on monday practice so beth just decided to not have practice i guess it felt like a waste of time? i dont really know. so no practice this week woo… and also gisele and i are doing vbs (rec) its been alot of fun… im already tired! ok well i would e mail you my life story but i forgot your e mail? : ) i miss you and i cant wait for you to get back! im glad your having fun manda! i love you SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! <33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox : D
Please e mail everything!!! so i can e mail you back everythinggggggggg that is happeneing at home with out you : ( love you! e mail me: volleyballchck93@yahoo.com

  Cathy Radke wrote @

Thanks Chantell, Allee, Sarah, Amanda, Sean Miles, & Nadia for the update! Sounds like you guys are getting to fully experience Boracay-thanks you for helping us to feel a part of it all.

Happy 23rd to Jessica! You will always remember where you were for this one!

  Lindsay Guard wrote @

Hey, check out my blog. I have a picture for you. I wanted to put it in this comment but I didn’t know if that was possible! Happy Birthday Jessica!

  Cheri wrote @

So proud of you all! Chantel — I could hear you saying all of that as I read it. It was like you were standing right in front of me!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!! Can’t wait to hear more.

Love, Mrs. Sains :-)

  Frank and Bette Norton wrote @

Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, dear Jessica
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Thanks for loving on all those fabulous kids!
Love,
Bette and Frank

  Frank and Bette Norton wrote @

Chantelle and cohorts…..thanks for the update! You brought a giant smile to my face. What a way to start a day! As Mrs. Sains said…you guys do ROCK! You are all such a blessing to us. Keep on keepin on for Jesus. Love, Sarah and Nadia’s Grandma and Bompa.

  Janet wrote @

Happy Birthday Jessica! Doesn’t seem that long ago you were sitting and making flower chain necklaces for Brittany at the baseball field while Chas, Brandon and Ryan were playing t-ball. : ) I’m so glad you’re there. Maligayang Bati! (“happy birthday”)

  Melissa Brosch wrote @

Jess I love you soooo much! And I am so glad that you were born and that you are my friend! I can’t wait to see you and hear all about everything! I got your message and I almost cried!!!!! Love you friend!

  MOM NIMFA wrote @

MABUTING KAAWARAN KAY JESSICA!!
hi to all of you. it’s really weird to think that you guys are in my country and i’m at work just dreaming how it feels to just talk to all the natives.
anyways my mom is from naic cavite and my dad is from talavera nueva ecija. dont forget to tell them that your lolo(grandpa) was part of DEATH MARCH along with Gen.McArthur fought for freedom of Philippines during the war.he was lt.chr. in the Phil air force.
i tried to send you this message through my email but it wont work. so i just have to tell you chantelle that those people youre ministering to are somehow a part of who you are.
i love you and we are so proud and we are jealous that you are priviledged but we are also praying that God will protect you ALL from any danger and somehow all these experience will alter all your lives and learned a lot from their values and the way they conduct their lives. love gotta go

  MOM NIMFA wrote @

TAGALOG 101
BAHAY=HOUSE
BUHAY=ALIVE
SALAMAT PO=THANK YOU
O SIGE=OK SEE YOU LATER
ANG BAIT NINYO=YOU GUYS ARE GOOD
ANG GANDA MO=YOU ARE PRETTY
ANG INIT=ITS HOT
LAMOK=MOSQUITO
LANGAW=FLIES
ANG DAMI= TOO MANY
KANIN=RICE

  Cathy Radke wrote @

Wow, Nimfa, thanks for the Tagalog lesson! From what I hear, I think Nadia needs the ones about “too many” & “mosquitoes”. Remember your bug spray & cortisone cream, Nadia. From one who’s been there : )

Love, Mrs. Radke (Cathy)


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