I hate to say this, but I only have one week left here in the Philippines. I don't want to think about it because when I do it makes me really sad. I just hope one day I can come back here. As I type this I am actually in tears because of my adopted sister here and the powerful words she is telling me. She says, "3 months seemed too short for the joy you've bring." In those words I feel like God is speaking to me and that this is what I need to do with my life. I need to be strong.
I had a great experience staying with the Benedictine monks at St. Benedict Monastery. I really enjoyed visiting with some of them and establishing friendships that will last a long time. Awesome group of guys! Even though my time with them was so great, after I left them, things sort of went down hill. Let's just say somebody here at the school butted there nose into the Brothers business regarding me and really made me frustrated. She was crossing boundaries that shouldn't be crossed. However, the day got better when I was in Davao, went to the Mall, went to Holy Cross of Davao College to support some of our students in competitions they were in, and finally back to the mall to visit with Janette and Leslie. We went to a pier and saw a giant golden statue of David and ate some really good food. I really have enjoyed their generosity and hospitality to me since I have been here. The quote up above is from her. Gosh I am going to miss them very much.
Well today was another trip to Davao to do some souvenir shopping. I got some great stuff for some of my family members. I hope they like it. I also had a frappuccino today from this coffee shop, it was really good. I made it back to Digos just in time to catch the blessing and Mass in the new Basic Education Department building where all the offices are and the faculty room. It is a really nice building.
Well tomorrow starts the intramurals, should be fun!
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