So this post is waaaay late BUT we celebrated our 9th anniversary on November 28! A lot has changed in that time. I’m a bit bigger than I was 9 years ago and Elizabeth…well she’s even more beautiful than before. :) But seriously, something very important has changed. Through time our relationship has grown. It is wonderful to love someone completely for who they are, all their strengths and flaws. And it is wonderful to have them love you the same way! What a beautiful picture of God’s love for us: unconditional, complete, and all-encompassing. I think God also intended marriage to make us better Christians. There’s nothing like living with a completely different person to show you your own selfishness and pride. Yes, a lot has changed in 9 years and I am thankful for it! Except for the extra pounds…that needs to go. :)
Our friends from Malaspacua Island have been a blessing! After Typhoon Haiyan, God brought our churches together and developed a friendship. Since that time, we have enjoyed teaching some of their members at Bible College. These ladies have applied themselves to learning; from teaching children’s classes to playing the piano! Now, we are happy to send them back to their home church so (hopefully :) ) they can be a blessing to their pastor! We pray that they continue to be teachable and allow God to work in their lives!