looking ahead

Hi there,

I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow as the seminar begins, I am also moving out of the SIL Guesthouse that I have been in, and into the church building itself, for some of the time if not for the duration of my time in Manila. This will cut down on the heavy travel time demands, and because I will be in a room right on the 4th floor of the church - I can 'get home fast' when I need to rest. This also means that I am not sure what access that I will have to send posts. Please know if you don't here from me, that I have not forgotten you, and I appreciate so much the prayers that are holding this adventure.

So, I teach for the next three mornings, and starting Wednesday, the next three evenings as well. Friday morning and Saturday morning and afternoon I will be available to meet with people. Sue, I want you to know that yes, Sunday is a sabbath day for me, and it is already planned and held as such by those who are caring for me here. I look forward to worship and then being with friends who are very gentle!! I am taking your words to heart!

Monday morning very early, I leave on Retreat with the pastors and reverends, and we are back Tuesday evening. From Wednesday morning onward next week, I am available to sit with and pray with people during the day. There are several appointments already set up. If we come to mind during the second week, pray for the one-with-one or two-with-one times that will be happening, as well as for the pastors on retreat. I do think of you as my prayer partners in these sittings - part of the large unseen of God's grace all around - as I am present here.

I also wanted to let you know that I have not had access to my own blog - the net administrator for this building has banned the Blogspot website! So Thomas has been my blog master and has been the one to faithfully post my words as he receives my e-mails. Thank you Thomas! If you are keeping in touch through the blog, Thomas passes it along to me. Thanks to you, as well!

One final note - It is beautiful here. Today it was sunny and warm, and I swam in the outside pool (which I had all to myself) (sort of a mini-sabbath!) and floating on the surface of the water were a few fragrant pink flowers, that had fallen from the tree that was providing shade and catching the gentle breeze for me. What a gift!

Love you much,
Peace,
Mary