Updates from Elizabeth

Day 1 --- So we just left Houston and praise God I am not sick and I pray it stays that way!! But even though it is hard God showed me how much I just gotta trust Him and nothing else because He's all I need. Completely all I need. I was nervous and anxious but just prayed and prayed and He gave me peace that passes any understanding I'll ever have :)
Really excited about what God can do on this trip and how He can use, even me, if He wants to. Well, got on the plane and wanted to go to the bathroom. I got back to it and was looking around cuz I had no clue how to get in!! A man was standing there so I was like "uh, Liz, don't look like a hick!" I figured it out:) Liz

Day 2---- ( on flight to China) So I'm not even sure what day it is.. I sat and thought for a while but in-between almost throwing up I can't think of it. Surrounded by Chinese people who can't understand me when I say, "I need stomach sick pill"  is not so fun... But they've faithfully delivered Sprite to me so I won't complain. :) but I think I'll kiss the ground when I get off!!:) I have been having to pray a BUNCH to stay with it and  not throw up or fear this whole newness  --So that part is good! I've done a ton a bunch of things in last 24 I've never done... Flying, new states.. And seeing more Chinese people then ever :)

 June 8th

Hey everyone! 

 Mim and I have arrived in the Philippines and are finally where we will be staying! :) PTL!! I have never been on such a long trip!!! Was NEVER so happy to arrive and sleep sleep sleep..

The weather here is crazy hot, just like we knew it'd be. I never knew how amazing a fan was until we got one... after the first couple nights, it was a dream. :)

   We're living on the side of a hill in a bamboo hut.  The bathroom has no roof, and the shower is aka the river. It's a bit different than home. :)

The first day here we walked to a tribe up the river from us and they did a small medical clinic for them. Then yesterday I helped put my first nipa (sorta like a palm/pineapple tree leaf) roof on! :) We sewed it on with something like fishing line. They were "shingles" about a foot wide and two foot long. It was pretty hot work and we didn't last quite as long as the Filipino's did. :) But the boys will be thankful for a nice roof that doesn't leak as soon as it's done! :)  So I can add that to my resume.. :)

Today it has been raining some and the boys are making bunk beds for Mim’s and my hut. Jake and I dug out some steps from the hill we have to climb. I'll be in shape just from walking up and down the hill to the bathroom and river!

Please be praying for Mim and John Langham. Mim is sick with a sore throat and headache and John has been sleeping most of day with a bad headache and feeling bad (maybe from too much sun).

 I was able to come to one of the family’s houses today to get on the internet. So far it's been a good trip... if you skip the 3 days of travel I wanted to die on. :) I'm looking forward to what God can do with me the rest of the time I'm here! :)

 I pray you all are doing GREAT and loving Jesus more every day. :)  The Philippines is a great trip to come help, and it makes America look like heaven. :)

   Love you all!!! Liz