Im back!!
I am back in Cebu after a long, joyful, stressful, wonderful, trip to the USA. I spent 12 weeks traveling around much to the east coast visiting supporters, family, friends and churches telling them of the work God has blessed Ronald and me with.
I started in Lexington, KY. I meet with the Southside church and had a wonderful visit ... So much support and love was received from these people!
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| I wasn't able to get a picture this trip ... but these are the same people I visited with! |
My next stop was Nashville, TN. While I was in Nashville I visited with the Central church. Central is one of our biggest supports in many aspects. Ronald and I started attending there when we were just newly dating, nearly 7 years ago. We worked with the church right up until the year before we moved to Cebu. We love these people and are so blessed to have them apart of the 818 Ministry team.
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| Some of the ladies of Central. |
I also got to visit with some of my RA girls!! It was the BEST reunion!!! I love these girls.
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| RA reunion. |
In Nashville I was able to catch up with some friends from college, and share with them about the work in Cebu. College friends are forever friends! love them all so much!
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| Friends from college |
I visited my old work place while in TN, Ezell-Harding. One of my old kids, Bryce, was excited to help with the ministry in Cebu. He made 20 duct tape wallets for our street kids! Thanks, Bryce!!
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| Me and Bryce |
Of course I visited this beauty EVERY morning for 3 weeks!!! I wish we lived closer ... my niece, Kylee, is possibly the cutest, funniest little girl I have EVER met!
Next stop ... Paduach, KY to visit with the Mosses and Lone Oak church. Ben and Steph are one of our favorite married couple friends and highly supportive and involved in our work in the PI. Ben's parents, Mr and Mrs. Moss are also very involved with our work in Cebu. I loved visiting with them and hope that next time we are all together Ronald will join us as well!
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Eating a yummy dinner at Olive Garden with Ben and Steph in KY.
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Before heading to Florida I made a trip to OH. While in Ohio I visited with 3 different churches. I stayed with Nellie Shelton (a native of the Philippines) and we enjoyed a nice relaxing few days together.
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| Nellie, me, the Zeiglers. These are members from the church in OH. Wonderful people! |
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| Nellie and I enjoyed watching the snow :) |
Half way through the trip I made it to sunny FLORIDA where I visited with my parents and a few more churches.
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One sunday afternoon I made a special Filipino meal for our sponsor church.
Mom and Dad helped cook! It was a fun fun afternoon |
PIT STOP in DC to visit the Philippines Embassy and apply for my visa. Thankfully cousin Bambi lives in DC and was super helpful in getting me around.
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| Cousin Bambi and I waiting for the bus. |
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| Philippines! |
Florida was a fun stop. Courtney, Shanley and Emily came down so we could all jog a half marathon together! It was fun. Tante also came to support us ... a fun filled Irish weekend. While I was in Florida I also got to visit the BINGO with Shan-ma. It was an interesting experience and I enjoyed spending some time with Shan-ma :)
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| Having some fun in mom's new convertible!!! |
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| just got done with the half marathon! |
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| at the bingo with shanma. |
I wrapped up my time with a trip to the NorthEast. RI, CT, and PA were the last three stops. The NorthEast is where it all began for me. Had it not been for the Kershaw's and Warwick church, South County and TRCC .. I would be a completely different human. I look back on my childhood and I am so thankful for the people who have shaped me to be a disciple of Christ. Thank you friends and family in the North ... i LOVE you guys!
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| Chris and I stopped at TRCC (Camp Bethel) for a walk down memory lane. |
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| Of course we also went to Dunkin for donuts. |
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| I had my first train experience. It was fun! |
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I visited with Kyle Anderson, his wife, Ashley and the church they work with.
Kyle and I are friends from church camp (TRCC). |
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I had a wonderful opportunity to share 818 Ministry with my cousins school, West Bay Christian Academy.
Nicks class prays for the work in Cebu everyday. We are so thankful for this young group! |
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| Diane (my mom's BFF) stopped by the family party in RI. I love her! |
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Some of my cousins! I was so happy to see them all at one time! It was great to share with the family
about 818 and the work Ronald and I are apart of. |
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Tante!! Tante is a breath of fresh air ... helping me get around and taking care of all my scheduling needs.
Thanks for everything, Tante! |
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Matt and Casey. Cousins. Love them and their hearts!! So much love and support pour out of them.
Thank you, guys :) |
818 Ministry has been abundantly blessed.
Our cup over flows!
Peace.
-Caidy
