God Sets the Lonely in Families

It's amazing how God provides. When everybody left for Canada, etc... I had several options of places to stay, so I prayed God would bring me to the specific home he wanted me in. Well, I truly believe he did. The night Amber left for Thailand, I went with BJ out of the city, past Glory Reborn, to the Barangay of Bulacao to live with her, Baby, and Ate Anita. I absolutely love it here, up in the mountains. One of the first things I noticed is how fresh the air is here! And the noises are entirely different, instead of street noises and horns and traffic, it's geckos, and roosters, and kids, and the ice cream man's tinkly bell. I mean I can't say the rooster's are my favourite noise in the world. I've named the one outside my window Ozbald just so I can whisper demeaning things to him under my breath when I'm especially frusterated at him at 6:30 am. But it means I get an early start to the day! As for our house, I just love it. We are high up on the mountain here, and from the upstairs window, you can catch a glimpse of the sea! The downstairs is one room, with couches, and a table and chairs, a kitchen, and a CR. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, and they gave me one of them. Naturally I protested, but they insisted they never use them, they all sleep downstairs in the living room. They really do, and sometimes I join them, it's more cozy that way. It reminds me of camping. =) Washing dishes and bathing is a bit camping-ish too, since we only have running water for a few minutes 3 times a day. Somehow, it really doesn't matter though! As for geckos, we have an especially lovely one, she has lived in our house for quite a few years. She's about 8 inches long, wider than a large coin, and is exceptionally smart; she only "uses the CR"...in the CR. She was lacking a name actually, so I named her Elizabeth after my sister. =) And best of all, Ate Anita makes the most delicious food! Rice, (kanon), and our sud-an is usually fish, or pork, and utanon (vegetables). It's so nice to come home to a hot meal and a family who really wants to know about your day, and how you are! Ate Anita is full of information about culture, and customs, and history of the Philippines. I am learning so much from her. They also always speak Vesiak unless they are talking to me, and then sometimes they still do, so I'm learning soooo much more now. Ga higugma ko diri!!! I'm so grateful to God for his goodness.

My first morning here, I read this verse; "He sets the lonely in families." -Psalm 68:6. Thanks God!

Love,

Amberkay