I am here!

I have officially arrived in Manila, Philippines. My flight and all transitions were wonderfully smooth. I was attacked by giddiness...sorry if the words "I was attacked" scared anyone...when the vehicle pulled into Cuatro Community, I figure that is a good sign.

My roommate, Daisy, will be returning to Manila tomorrow. I am excited to see her again, quickly catch up, and move forward together into this next year. I will also see the children tomorrow...bright and early. As I typed that out, my heart danced. I figure that, too, is a good sign. And lastly, on my way to see the children, I will be walking through Cuatro Community once again. I replay what their shout-outs and hugs were like only in remembrance now. But tomorrow morning I will be reliving those blessings in living, beautiful color.

Only one thing went wrong today and I haven't yet let myself get too far down about it. There will be no picture updates quite yet, for I have left my camera on the airplane in Tokyo, Japan. That is both a prayer request and a just-so-you-know. A sad one.

I am wide awake, ready to eat lunch...but it is one in the morning. So I am on my way to force myself to sleep now.

Much love from Manila!