I can't believe that today is already my last full day here in Manila.  The time has really flown by and God has really shown me many amazing things here.  The following is the last update as to my movements, including what the rest of today and tomorrow will look like.

Tuesday (Aug 19)
Karin had school, and took me to the center early.  I helped Cecille with the SLC pre-school program again.  These kids are uncontrollably cute and are eager to learn.  It has been such a blessing to meet them and to watch Cecille teach them.  After this Cecille and I shared lunch together from the canteen around the corner and I asked her about her life.  She really has a great story, but because I didn't ask her if I could post it, I will gladly tell you in person if you ask me.  Her story just made me even more inspired by her.  Through all her trials, she still has a smile on her face and continues to rely on the love and provision of God each day.  After lunch we hung out in the SLC room with Jizza, mostly because of the air conditioner.  It wsa a slow early afternoon, but the wifi had been restored to the center, which helped time pass faster.

At 3 pm, Jam arrived along with 4 of the sponsor kids to make more Christmas cards.  We did this for about an hour and ended with a snack.  It was fun to just sit with the kids and be crafty together.  After this I went down stairs to help Ate Lorna with the food for feeding.  It was a very hot day (evewn for the Filipino's) and so the time seemed to just creep by, but eventually it was time to go to feeding.  Cecille came with us to do the teaching for the night.  After feeding Karin and I took the dishes back to her apartment and we did them after dinner.  Karin was very tired after her communing to school and other errands, that she basically went to bed right after dishes.  

Wednesday (Aug 20)
Karin and I went to the center, she did some paper work and I helped for the last time with SLC.  Today all ten pupils were in attendance and were so cute and fun.  At the end of class they posed with me for a few pictures and then sang me a song.  Then the girls all came and gave me kisses and the boys hi-5's.  I'm going to miss those kids and hope that when I return and visit a school that I can see them again.  After this Karin and I went to Star Mall for lunch (Wendy's again) and to do some errands.  Karin used the internet cafe while I bought some things for her. 

After this we went back to the center and nearly fell asleep, it was so hot.  After a bit I remembered that there was a TV and DVD player in the SLC room, so I went to watch Anastasia. Karin later joined me and we enjoyed a bit of childish enjoyment in the blazing heat and long wait of the afternoon.  We took a short break to peel boiled eggs for Ate Lorna, but then promptly finished it.  Seeing as it was my first time watching it, it was a strange film and I am very glad that my mother didn't let me watch it as a kid.  It would have scarred me.  Then we went to feeding, where Jam led a game.  

Thursday (Aug 21)
I woke up early this morning but managed to stay in bed being really lazy.  I picked up my book and finished it before doing anything productive.  I made pancakes for a late breakfast and Karin asked me some debriefing questions while we ate.  I can't believe that I go home tomorrow, but I am also very ready to go home.  I have had an amazing time here, but There are many thing waiting for me back home too.  After breakfast I packed my things.  This proved to be quite the task that took some creativity.  

Later today is my last feeding session, and after this the IT Tender team is going out for dinner as my farewell.  I will be very sad to say goodbye to everyone here and will miss them dearly.  We have bonded so quickly and have made connections that I know will last beyond border and time differences.  

Tomorrow (Aug 22)
I will take my things to the center and go to my one session of SMART kids.  This program is run by John Coffey, with the help, of Amanda (a volunteer at the local boys home that is run by the former IT Tender founders).  After this, Karin, and maybe some Filipino's, will take me to the airport.  

It is so strange that this trip has come to an end but alas, I knew that this was going to be a short adventure.  At least I have Micah Witt to share stories and thoughts with.  I am ready to come home and see how I can apply all I have learned here to my life as a university student in Ontario.  Life is a journey filled with little adventures that God uses to teach us more about Himself and ourselves in Him.  I am ready for the next part of my journey.  Home ... here I come!