This blog will chronicle my 3rd trip to the Philippines. In a nutshell, I will use this trip to research starting my own children's home, as well as to visit my two god-daughters, and to serve the people of the Philippines, especially the children.
Frequently Asked Questions (or just a few things you are probably wondering)
1. Why the Philippines?
Well, my dear reader, I should probably ask you a similar question. Why are you in the United States? Or if overseas, why did you choose that country?
Yes, there are needs in the United States, and while I am here, I am happy to help meet those needs, but God has specifically been tugging at my heart to return to the Philippines. The first time I was there, I fell in love with the people and the culture. Since that trip, I have two god daughters who live there. I would love to get to spend more time with them. I have had some random encounters with Filipino people, and the Lord has not removed the desire to go back. I felt like there I was really doing what He created me to do. I can't argue with that. God sends people to different locations...and this is where He is leading me.
2. Why start a children's home? Can't you just help meet the needs of the kids so they can stay with their families?
In an ideal world, every child would be able to remain in their family/country of origin. We live in a fallen world. There are children who for one reason or another simply cannot stay with their families. When that is the case, I would like to provide a safe and loving place for them to live.
3. When will you start your home? Will it be this fall?
This fall I will do a lot of research while I am there. I will have to raise full time support and then will return in the next couple years to establish the home.
4. How old will the children be that live at the home?
They will be newborn through age 8 at intake. I want to be able to take sibling groups. Siblings should remain together whenever possible. My vision is a family style home, and in most families, all the siblings are not the same age.
5. Shouldn't you get married first?
Do you know any single Christian men who are passionate about serving the people of the Philippines? If so, I would be happy to consider meeting them and seeing what God does. If not, moving on to the next question.
6. What language do they speak there? In Manila, the people speak Tagalog and most speak some English. If I end up in another part of the Philippines, they may speak a different national language.
Well, that wraps up my first post. I will try to blog frequently as I raise support, and regularly while abroad.
I love your passion for kids in need in the Philippines! Have you ever read Sons of Nepal? I think that's the title, anyway. The author did not start out with the dream of running a children's home but he grew into it when he was in the country.
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about the Philippines so I hope you'll share your knowledge along with your passion! You go, girl!