We Survived!

Well we managed to survive the biggest and worst typhoon ever recorded! We were fortunate here on Palawan as the eye of the storm passed to the north of us so although we got a lot of rain we didn't get much wind and so were spared the devastation that happened in other parts of the country. We only experienced some localized flooding but nothing serious at all. Our hearts go out to all those who lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods and pray for their recovery. As we watch the recordings on the internet we are reminded again of how helpless we humans are against the power of nature and of how much we rely on the power of  God. We are continuing with our work of doing what we can to help the people in this area come unto  Christ. We have had some wonderful experiences in sharing the Gospel lately and hope they will bear fruit. Yesterday we went to Aborlan branch and spoke in their sacrament meeting. It was good to meet all of them. Aborlan is one of the strongest branches in the district and as we met with them we could feel of their strength and goodness. When we got home last we got word that a young man we had given a ride to the hospital in Puerto Princessa last Wednesday had passed away. We had expected that might happen because we were sure he had cancer but had not been diagnosed yet. They found that he had Stage 4 cancer and passed away Sunday afternoon. He was only 21. Pretty sad. We are getting to know a lot of people here in Narra and we love them so when something like this happens it's like it happens to our family.

Here's some more pictures:

This is Bernard Bungot who is a member of the Narra Branch. He likes to play Badminton and so we went and watched him play in a tournament. He's pretty good!

This is Brother and Sister Palawag. They were baptized recently and it was a really spiritual experience. They both bore really strong testimonies. Seems like we get in on lots of wheelchair baptisms. Brother Pamulog had a stroke so is somewhat paralyzed.

Modern transportation!

Move over Honda this is what a real 3 wheeler looks like! There are a lot of these that they make here on Palawan.They use them for hauling everything from rice to people.

A tractor used for tilling rice fields. There are a few of these around but still most of the farming is done with carabaos

A herd of ducks. It's amazing how the guy behind them just waves his shirt to the right or the left to guide them along.

Gotta have ducks if you want balot!