"What is a 'ya'll'?"

Magandang gabi!

I'm back in the USA finally. We travelled for 40+ hours each way. I am experiencing major jet lag. I made the mistake of taking a 7 hour "nap" when I arrived yesterday. So I just woke up and had "breakfast". It is 8AM to me even though the clock says 9pm.

Everything was amazing. I don't know where to begin. I'll tell you a little about the Filippinos. Not only are they the friendliest people in the world they are the most gracious and loving people. You are expected to greet every person you pass. I was either called "Ma'am Melissa" (teacher) by the students or "Ate Melissa" (older sister) by the college students. Their culture is all about respect. Filippinos will love you forever, but if you make them mad they will hate you forever. I can respect that.

On Sunday we went out to several different churches to assist in the morning services. I gave my testimony at Sambag Baptist Church. I also had my first 3rd world country experience with the C.R. or restroom. (It is called the C.R which is short for Comfort Room. I found no comfort here.)

Monday through Friday we were at Central Philippine University. The bus came to pick us up at 7am and we would return around 7 or 8 pm every night. During the day we were responsible for the college and high school convocations. We performed the special music, preaching, and testimonies. I spoke to 5,000 students one morning. "The joy of the Lord is my strength."

More to come....I've got to pack to get ready for my flight to VA Beach tomorrow.....