YWAM Views from an offspring YWAMER

We finally arrived to our second stop on the Philippine mission field. It hasn't even been two days yet and I already miss the people from Davao. They have made a huge impact in my life and I will continually thank them until I see them again. (some time soon hopefully) One of the people in particularly was like a guardian angel. He was very special to me and was there when I needed him. I also enjoyed being with him while he was sharing his life story to me. It made me feel special. He is the first person in my life that I didn't have to ask how he was doing. He just opened up and I was able to listen to what his heart is. I felt so blessed to grow in this area and now I know that people can open up to me without me trying to force anything. I just have to learn to listen and know when and how to say things.

Being tired from the whole day from Paradise Island, (great place by the way to get a tan) we started to travel to this next stop. While wearily/ excitedly traveling in a packed van, Isaiah saw a sign that said Esther Hospital. When I saw that it totally reminded me of what I am to do with my life as well. (To those of you who don't know Esther (the biblical character) is very special in my life.) I totally saw a lot of hope and a chance to show what I am really made of. When we where about 45 min away from the YWAM base our driver decided to change the breaks so that it would be of better use for the rest of the trip. At this time it was night time around 9 to 10 at night time. Most of us were very tired and a little on the crispy side from the sun. Still we all had to bail out of the van and wait until he fixed the breaks. We entertained ourselves by throwing rocks at the street sign and the trees. Some of us (Isaiah and Elyce) wanted to climb this small hill on the side of the road. ( did I mention it was dark) We kept on amusing ourselves by watching the traffic beeping at us as well as Isaiah getting mad at all the trucks that beeped at us. ( I found it quite funny actually).

The next day after sleeping like 9 hours we finally ate breakfast and did devotions and worship. We then ate at Roody's house (old friend of Cap's from 20 years ago) and did street outreach in the slums here. Isaiah met a 15 year old girl who was due in three months and has a husband the same age as here. I immediately was thinking of how she will be able to deliver and praying to God that she has a healthy baby and a good delivery. Isaiah and I prayed for her and a few other people there. One thing that everyone noticed was that the water was totally not sanitary. I asked God and am asking you to pray for these people. There was a boy who has an eye infection and Docs say that it may be because of him playing by the water. I ask that we all pray for this situation. I know God can and will heal this land(and water).

Thank God that we have people who believe the same way and I pray that all will unite together. Take care to all and may God bless all of you. Love Alyssa