Following my (Bob's) trip to Hong Kong, I went directly to the Philippines. I was asked to come for the dedication of the new Performing Arts building at Faith Academy Mindanao in Davao. I had helped to lay the ground work for starting the high school (Mindanao International Christian Academy) there, so it was great to be able to go back and see the school since it merged with the elementary school there. I was welcomed by flooding and had to wade in knee deep water into the house where I st
ayed. But by morning the water had receded. The day before the dedication I discovered that I was the keynote speaker! However, the school also had their Christmas program with the band and choirs performing, so they were not looking for a long speech. It all went well and I was able to meet with some of the leadership from Faith Academy Manila, who came down for the dedication. On the way to Davao, I stopped in Manila to meet with my 
boss. However, I didn't realize that the Monday I was to be there was a holiday. Not only that, but my boss' sister had been killed in an auto accident and she was in Japan with her family. I did have some time on Tuesday and was able to meet with others in the office. One meeting was very helpful. On the way back to Dallas, I went through Hong Kong again and stayed with Aaron and his family. That was another fun visit. God has been good!
