The Beginning

It is time for us Fairweathers to leave our wonderful family and friends here in the states and follow the call the Lord has given us. On Wednesday, Jan 14th, we will get on an airplane and fly to Manila, Philippines. We will arrive in the Philippines at 11:58pm on Jan. 15, Philippines time. So that means we arrive at around 2pm on the 15th Denver time. We are so excited to start the adventure the Lord is leading us on. We will be in the Philippines for 4 months so that Jack can fulfill his missions practicum that he has to do for his MDiv that he is getting from Denver Seminary. While we're in the Philippines we will be working with Mercy in Action, the same organization that we went to the Philippines with the first time. We are so excited to meet up with our friends again. We will be doing medical outreaches, working in the clinic, health teachings, teaching Bible/faith classes, and Jack will be teaching guitar. In addition to all this Jack and I will be working very hard on laying the ground work that needs to be done for the children's home that we want to open next Fall for street kids from Manila. This is our heart and we can't believe that our dream is becoming a reality. We want to thank EVERYONE that has loved, supported, and encouraged us. We are so very grateful for everything. There is no way that we could be where we are today without the loving community that God has placed around us. You guys are the best! Leaving is definitely bittersweet. While we can't wait to get to the Philippines, it is also very difficult leaving the ones we love so dearly. I know Layla will miss all her buddies so much once she figures out that she won't be seeing them for awhile. Please keep in contact with us. If you have skype give us a ring sometime...we would love to chat with all of you! We also have our own website now http://www.thehandsandfeet.org/ so please visit as we will be updating it often. I will also be blogging quite regularly as a way to let you all know how things are going. Please keep us in your prayers as we travel and arrive in the Philippines. Specifically we need prayer for Layla as we travel for over 24 hours and come in to a country where we have passed the international date line. Pray that her adjustment to the time and culture go smoothly and that she stays healthy. Please also pray that our culture shock is minimal and that we blend in with our surroundings well. Pray that we stay close to the Lord and really listen and follow His lead as we minister to the Filipino people. I could use prayer for my home sickness that I know I will struggle with. Thank you all again for your love and support! Blessings!