After a 17-hour plane ride to Manila, Philippines and a 5-hour car ride to Tarlac, we finally arrive safely at the church compound. As we entered a building, the lights were off. When they turned the lights on several people including 15 children yelled, “Surprise! Welcome Home!” The 15 children all gave me a hug and sang a song welcoming me home. What a wonderful greeting! After a while seeing I was tired, the children all came around to give me a hug goodnight and I was shown to my room.
