I started packing up last night. There are some things that I will leave here - I cannot carry them into Australia, so will leave them in Amanda's care until I come back in 12 days.
I will spend some time practicing as well. I am singing in the second worship service tomorrow morning - two songs that I love. Broken and Spilled Out - this song was one that I used to sing when I was 15 - my mom has a recording of it actually! - and I have not even thought about it until one week before I left for Manila. I have no music, only words, so am making it up as I go. The other song is Replace it With Your Love - another oldie for me - but these are the ones that have come to my mind. Again, I have half of the music, so will be creating the rest of it as I go along. Trusting that these will be a blessing; sort of a parting gift. The Filipinos have a tradition of despidita - ( I am not sure 0n the spelling) where the person leaving gives gifts. I want with all my heart for this to be my gift to them.
Right after the service we leave for the airport, and here I would appreciate your prayers. I bought a ticket already for here to Brisbane while I was in Vancouver, but I am not allowed to confirm it until the day of departure here at the Manila airport. I need this to go smoothly- that they will confirm and accept that I am the one who bought it, and they will accept the letter from the VISA company that all is in order. (long story!) Thanks for your prayers.
Will talk to you soon,
Love you much,
Peace,
Mary
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