Why would I choose the Philippines? I'm not sure I can answer that. It just kinda worked out that way. I made the decision that I needed to change the focus of my life and so I began searching for something truly meaningful. I was familiar with World Mission Builders of Baxter Springs, Kansas, so I contacted the people there, asking what their next mission trip was. The assignment . . . construct a church building for a growing congregation in the province of Bohol, Philippines. I accepted the challenge.
Now I am not a construction worker . . . I'm a special education teacher. And I'm not the leader of the project, just a volunteer worker. For some reason, I knew this was the right choice. I did some research on cost and so on, as I knew my wife would be asking about it. And I also knew my wife might be resistant to my seemingly sudden decision, so having done my homework was going to be essential. I made my presentation to her . . . and her response wasn't the struggle I was envisioning . . . in fact, she said, "I think you should do this." So here I am, preparing to go to the Philippines, half-way around the world.
This blog is about my preparations for going to the Philippines, my "adventures" while I am there, and the outcome of the trip after I return. I can't promise to write every day, although I will surely try. While in the Philippines, I probably won't be able to post every day, as I won't have regular internet access. I will, however, post as often as I can. And pictures, of course.
Please feel free to comment - I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas regarding my mission project.
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