Ready

Yesterday morning we were able to get ALL the supplies we needed. I forgot my safety glasses and turns out they had that as well!
When we got back we set up the Dental chair. Then the Dental unit. The power was not enough to get it started. We talked to Gadgil and Charlyn the missionaries that live here and we set out to find a generator. With a couple of bumps in the road we found one and will pick it up on our way in. Our first day today will consist of fillings for the missionaries.


Today we were able to do fillings on Charlyn and also Sweet a nurse who helps with the medical clinics at Charlyn's house 3 days a week.  The dental unit works with the generator but in the middle we had to go and find another one.  We will finally have it down by tomorrow hopefully.

The first part of the morning we will continue to do fillings and then in the afternoon we will Mark and Kelly will do extractions on the Badjao tribe in the morning while I start the cleanings on the missionaries. I still haven't tried out my powered scaler but if all else fails I do have my manual scalers.

We are able to ride in the back of Gadgil's truck. Kel and Jake Jake.

Caleb the newest addition!

Our new dental chair it's made out of plastic but it looks like card board.

Kel, Charlyn and I having Gatorade in a bottle. YUM..

We are off for a relaxing dinner and Kel and I got to run this morning and take a nice swim. So thankful that we were able to fit it in. Here are a couple of pictures thus far.

Hey Everyone!

We have just arrived to our final destination! We left out Monday around 10:25 am and it is 6:13 on Wednesday.  The time here is 12 hours ahead.  We had a great stay in Manilla and headed to Davao today where we will now sleep and head out to buy the dental supplies in the morning. Kelly, Mark and I hope to start our clinic in the afternoon. We are going to actually do some fillings this time. I am very interested to see what we have to work with. Mark, the dentist, actually sent a dental chair about 6 months ago.  As most of  you know this is huge compared to last year.

For the next two days I am going to assist Mark. Then we he will do extractions for a couple of days while I get to take over the unit and chair to sit for  the cleanings! Last year I stood the whole time. We have taken the dental mission up several levels just with in a years time.

Off to bed need some major sleep!  Please pray that my titan (powered scaler) works. We should know tomorrow.  I got a email from John Van and they seem to be well.  Love from the Philippines!

Suffocation &Friendship

It is Friday morning. Thoughts are running through my head. Last year this time I was in the Philippines. Doing exactly what God was calling me to do. Experiencing things, feelings, emotions, and physical limitations that I had never encountered before.

I leave Sunday fly out Monday and will arrive to my second family in the Philippines Tuesday.   A family that was clearly brought together solely by our Heavenly Father. It is a whole different place clear across the other side of the world!  I love this new family of mine.  They teach me so much more than I ever expected!  They truly know the meaning of how to live and WALK in the spirit! 

I am sitting like a child on the edge of the seat  waiting to feel that feeling I felt last summer.  The suffocation of Jesus' presence. LITERALLY.... SUFFOCATION.  I  really struggled when I got back last year.  I was warned by my two roomies/besties on the trip that I would come back a changed person. I knew this.... but thought I would be able to some how control it? WRONG.  I couldn't  help but yearn for that suffocation. I couldn't help but want my boys and husband to experience that feeling.

The hours and days are near and this year it will be different. Not in a bad way or good way but just different.  I have changed dramatically in my walk.  Mostly from where the Lord has me. What I have experienced as a mom and wife.  I have encountered new friendships that the Lord has BOLDLY placed before me for council.  Which I love because he knows every hair on my head and knows when I need something tangible.. A true wake up call or knock on the head.  I can see him now saying "My dear Amy. Oh how I love you so...here is another rock solid friendship that will help you along your walk with me."  I love that Jesus knows this about me. That he knows my weaknesses, he knows my strengths.  My weaknesses is letting go of my control and trusting fully in him.   My strengths I am discovering as I grow by his side.  

It's funny how I can let go and trust him fully to fly clear across the other side of the world to share him with others but yet I can't trust him with the things here in my very own house! With the very human beings in my house?? Crazy Right?

As I fly off to this beautiful place where I receive my suffocation of the Spirit. Will you pray that I will seek out God's will for this particular struggle in my life? That I will let go of this control that I think I have and rely solely on Jesus alone?

Dear Jesus,
Thank you Jesus for placing such good friends in my life to lift me up and encourage me daily. Thank you for your living word.  No matter how many times I read it, it speaks directly to me and each time mean something different during each passing season you have place before me. I can't wait to see what you show me this time, as you have called me on this adventure once again. I am willing and open to what you have for me. It's in your Holy and Perfect name, Amen.

Foster Family Fun Day!

Uncle Chad is in town!  The boys absolutely love my brother!

 The boys loved playing baseball. We may have to sign them up on a real team next year?

 Gray loves it when Mommy is silly and plays and does exactly what they do!

 "Mommy you are soooo silly"

 Time for Catch!

 Silly Mommy again!

So far our visit with my brother has been fun! We love having him here and can't wait to visit him in New York next year! Then hopefully he will head back this way to start his business and find his mate?:)

Symphony vs Rock

If you know me, you know how much I say my boys are total opposites.  I love this about them!  Gray if you look closely has ketchup around his mouth. He is my messy one....Or rather laid back when it comes to stuff on his face.  Griffin...however, would never have anything on his face or hands.

Gray rocks out to the drums.Beating them. We definitely know that the drum sticks are manufactured well.

Griffin very serious and is playing up to 12 songs on his piano.

His intense study face makes me smile

Gray screaming as he holds his drumstick up like a sword while Griffin makes sure he finishes his song before looking up to take a picture.

Symphony

Rock

My boys are at an age where I really want to push pause!  They are best friends and they are soaking up so much.  I can't get enough of 5 and 3!

Horse Therapy

Our very good friends, Rhett and Farrah told us about this great therapy!  We are thrilled!  Here is Griffin giving a hug to a one of his BEST friends.  Pictures of our first 3 sessions!

Stopping to blow bubbles one of Griffin's favorites!

Then we had to plant some flowers. Matching them with the correct color.

Let's stop to feed Freckles and Flash! Carrots are their fav!

One happy little guy. Just put him on a horse and you will see this all day!




My Mother's Day Flower that Griffin picked out~! Great job bud! I love it!