So the previous post that contains the dates for my appearances at churches, the post I just updated, has still managed to defy all attempts to break it into paragraphs. It has been lovingly squashed together by the internet.
The purpose of this post is to give a brief update of my goings on the past six weeks or so that I've been in the States. First things first, I have a firm date for my return to the Philippines, that will be June 18. Also, I'm raising support again for this upcoming school year: to date the funding for approximately half of the year has been either received or pledged which is tremendous. Many of you donated generously last year; many of you have donated generously this year. If you donated last year but not this year, please consider doing so again. As I've mentioned before on this blog, $710 supports me for a month; which is quite reasonable. All donations of all amounts add up; several people and churches have told me that they want to support me for a month and if you can do that; it would be excellent. If you can't give at that level; any donation would be excellent and helpful. Please prayerfully consider that matter.
As for my goings on I've been working with a gentleman who is a member of my parent's church. This work has been in the exciting field of construction. Things have gone about as well as they could in my estimation. I've had to do somethings that I don't particularly enjoy like painting; but overall it has been exciting to work with my hands.
My boys at ABS will be disappointed to know that I haven't had much of a chance to shoot basketball. I was at my Aunt and Uncle's house yesterday for my cousin's birthday party and had a chance to shoot some hoops for the first time since I got home. My shot was actually OK, but I've lost some of the jump I worked hard for this past school year.
I've also had a chance to go to a lot of different churches and see a lot of old friends and old acquaintances. I'm hoping this continues because there are still many people that I want to see before I return to the Philippines.
Additionally I've been blessed with new supporters from local churches near my hometown.
Being home has been wonderful; that being said I can't wait to get back to the Philippines.
I'll leave you with some Tolkien just because I'm a nerd and I happen to be reading "The Lord of the Rings" right now.
The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow if I can,
Pursuing it with weary feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say.
Hope you are well.
Nick
