Day 264 - Tuesday, March 21, 2017

When we were called to serve, both President Clark and I had parents who were aging. Despite our inability to return home if anything happened to our parents, we were given the blessing of each of them to serve for three years in the Philippines.  They didn't want us to be any place else at this time in our lives.  President Clark's mother passed from this earthly life 6 months after we arrived in the Philippines.  How we miss her.  His father is now 95 and being cared for by wonderful siblings who are with him 24/7.  My parents were pretty healthy when we left.  That has changed quite significantly in the past six months.  Every time we call, our parents tell us how grateful they are that we can be in the Philippines serving.  We couldn't do what we do without the assistance of our siblings who are taking a huge roll in their health care.  How grateful we are for our children, grandchildren and especially our siblings who have served our parents.  They have sacrificed greatly by giving up many personal freedoms and convenience to protect, watch-over and love our parents.  Many people compliment us for our service here in the Philippines.  We see the pure love of Christ in those who administer to our aging parents.