Visitors to the Mountain and Market

Sunday we went to a rural church to see a B.T. project. It was a first-time experience for them and for the Filipino friends we brought from the city. Praise the Lord we were able to get a car and a driver to take us so we didn't have to ride the bus!
Look at that view of the Philippines! Isn't that lovely! This is what we were able to drive through and around on our way to the mountain.
Here are the wonderful "Ma-Sa" people! We brought James in the front there so he could get a vision for God's work in the mountain.
Elijah and I took Mrs. S to the market so she could experience the many sights and smells of the Philippines. Elijah was just loving all the new experiences there. It was also his first time to the market.

Here is the daily food of the Filipino people--Rice! There is one word for cooked rice, one word for uncooked rice and one word for rice in the field. I'm sure there are other words too, but I don't know them yet.
Look at all that tropical fruit! Yum! We tried to buy lots so they could taste the unforgettable flavors of the delicious fresh fruit found here in the Philippines.
Here is a typical street scene. Me and Elijah kind of stand out when we go around. Elijah helps me make lots of friends. (We have to keep the hot sun off his little white head!)
What a blessing Mr. and Mrs. S were able to bring this seat over for us from the U.S. This will come in very handy as I can cook or type emails while Elijah jumps! Also they brought a little bike helmet so I can ride around with Elijah (we look very unusual doing that here!).

We were so sad to see Mr. and Mrs. S leave. The room was empty when they left, but we were SO glad they came to bless us with their presence! What a wonderful gift to have visitors such as them to the Philippines and to our home! Thank you, Lord, and thank you Mr. and Mrs. S for visiting us!! We love you!