Thanks Cornerstone

Our adventure to the Philippines is drawing near. We look forward to what this trip will mean to our family as we experience a new culture...on its terms...for longer than we can hold our breath. (Somebody made the comment that with week long trips, you can hold your breath that long if you don't like it.)

At this point, it seems that our travels will be on the large island of Luzon. Did you know that over 7000 islands make up the Philippines? It has a total size approximately equal to Arizona. Our travels will be primarily in the areas of Manila, Baguio, and Bontoc.

Yesterday we were blessed by to receive a variety of letters from the children at Cornerstone (our home fellowship). The kids loved reading these. Mail from friends is always exciting. It was also exciting to see that in the short time we have been away, already new families are becoming a part of the fellowship there.

While we appreciate the Vineyard fellowship we have been attending in Salem, it isn't what Cornerstone has been for us. Of course, Cornerstone has 15 years of memories and relationships attached to it.

Thank you Cornerstone kids for your notes of encouragement. Thanks again, also to those who have sent care packages, letters, and emails. It really is appreciated.

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement,
Tom