More Siquijor Pictures

Siquijor Pictures

A Filipino boat and this starfish was right n the edge of the water and I called it a "chocolate chip starfish". These women where digging in the coral for 1/2 inch shells that contained a very small bit of seafood of some sort in them.

Siquijor Retreat

Well, I must confess as we were planning for this retreat, I felt rather guilty "retreating" so soon after our arrival.  However, I was amazed that God knew exactly what we needed and how much my soul needed refreshing.  Thank you Plains Presbyterian Church!!!

This the most beautiful place I have ever visited in the Philippines.  It is owned by an Australian and was absolutely breathtaking, especially the way he incorporated the natural beauty of this place.

We are so thankful to God for the opportunity to go and especially for the team bonding that He so graciously allowed.  There was much honest sharing of our hearts, repentance and forgiveness and we departed ready for ministry and our meetings with our International Director February 12-18, 2009. 

God is so gracious to guide our every step and our needs when we don't even realize them. We wanted to share a few photos for you to enjoy!

Home is Where My Heart is and My Handsome Husband

I love the tropical plants in the Philippines, taken in front of our house.  Then it's the dirty kitchen where the kitties are visiting and our bathroom.  Below is our table - notice the puzzle and the Filipino pictures on the wall.




Our  kitchen and den, notice the Filipino Sala set and our bedroom.

Contentment

Recently I have been reading The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs, one of the Puritan paperbacks.  A dear friend of ours sent us the whole set to bring with us to the field!  What a treasure!  Anyway this quote has really pierced my heart. Even though I am not yet finished pondering it, I wanted to share it with you.

"Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God's wise and fatherly disposal in every condition." 

Philippine's Kitties and More

Well, I haven't been very successful in blogging this week!  I keep forgetting my camera if you can believe that when I go out.  Today we went to Pastor Eli's church  and man how I wished for my camera.  It was an incredible sermon and a great time of fellowship as well.

Finally Thursday of this week, I decided to pray about my need for internet and God answered it rather quickly!  We are "supposed" to have internet on Monday, so I am thrilled cause that will help me to stay in touch much easier.  Next week we have team planning and vision planning meetings Tuesday through Friday since our whole team is back!!  There was a team scheduled to come in 2008 when one of the hurricanes hit and they had to cancel.  The reservations had already been made at a resort and we couldn't get the money back.  So, we are going to use that prepaid reservation to do some team building, planning etc. Hopefully I won't forget my camera this time!.. But, I thought I would at least post a picture of the kitties out my back door.  They just opened their eyes yesterday and the Mother is so thin - like all other cats in the Philippines.  But a couple of them are really cute.  Thanks again for praying for us.

Fumi Salad

Slice cabbage into sliver

Add broccoli pieces broken into bite sizes

Add green onion, chopped 

Add 1 green/red bell pepper chopped

I leave out the last 2 items cause when I started making this Lindsey disliked both

Sautee until brown in a bit of butter:

2 pkg. of ramen noodles, broken

Add peanuts, cashews or we use sunflower seeds and sesame seeds 

Dressing:

4 Tblsp sugar

1/2 tsp heaping pepper

6 Tblsp wine or balsamic vinegar

2 tsp salt

1 cup olive oil or some type of oil

As you serve cabbage/broccoli top with noodle mixture and then dressing  - enjoy!