A SHOUT out to our family and friends

Hey mum(and whoever else that reads this concerning me)!! First off, it is absolutely beautiful over here, both in our surroundings and the people. The kids at the orphanage as well as the kids out on the streets are so gorgeous, everyone is very friendly and seem to love my light skin and interesting hair - I've been asked for pictures all around!! The construction is hard work but very rewarding, seeing things forming right in front of our eyes is awesome. The food is mouthwatering, even Matt couldn't complain! I love it so much... Don't be suprised if I don't end up coming home!! Lots of love, Rach

Hi Mum, Dad, Ben (and anyone else that my be reading this). I'm having a fantastic time over here. We're all working hard, 6 days in and I'm exhausted but excited and ready to do more. I hope your all doing well. Love Nate.

Hey mum and dad (and whoever else that is reading this). So far its been so exciting and thrilling working with the team. Everybody is working to their full potential. The Youth Ministry Centre is taking care of us so well and we're looking forward to what God has for us for the next 6 days. I hope you guys are having a good holiday as well. Love, Enoch.

Aloha guys! Having an awesome time here, really loving getting to know the culture and especially the kids at the orphanage- met a girl called Jocelyn so that was pretty cool! Pretty keen for the next few days, can't wait to see what God's got in store for us. Try not to miss me too much! Love you, Jos.

Hey Mum and Dad and Nan and Grancha! Hope you guys are going good and not missing me and Jess too much. We are having a ball and watching Jess' face is priceless. He's made a little buddy at the children's home named Roger and is loving the construction. As for me it's awesome to be back and hanging with Jesso. Love you guys heaps and say hi to the puppies and dot for us.
P.S. Jesse said he's homesick and I asked him about what and he said he misses the puppies hahaha :D we both miss you guys though! and this is jetty! Love you guys heaps and I really love it here. Thanks so much for everything that you guys put in to this trip. I've had some times were i've missed home and the comforts of home. It was only today that I was thinking about the Philippines and thanking God for being so blessed to be in Australia. Like Ben said, I made a little buddy called Roger. I think he's about 3-4 years old and last night when we were reading stories to the kids he almost fell asleep. miss you guys! Love Jess (ooooh duit) P.s I tought the kids choogs and miss smoker got a little upset ;) haha but she was cool. Cya soon and please pray for the flight home.

Hey Mum, Dad, Oma, Pa, Nanna, Poppy and the rest of the clan/whoever else is going to read this in the family!
I  hope you guys are all not still missing us "hehe". Im having a great time finding it a bit challenging but thats what its for, its going great, getting along with people better then i thought + with jaydens friends as well. I've did feeding this morning and i went to do a bible study with some mums which was great! I hope everyone is well over there and going good. God bless xx Kirsten (KriKri)

G'day my dearest family. This is your youngest son speaking. I'm having a an amazing time here. But at the same time I'm missing you all so much. Thinking about all of you all the time. I love you all very much and God bless Mum, Dad, Tom&Aimee, Ben&Bec, Alex, Sam and all my Gorgeous nieces and nephews. Your loving son, Matt C.

Hey mum and dad, missing you guys a lot but having an amazing time here in the Philippines! Got to revisit some things from last years trip and also have some experiences (even going to a filipino hospital). Love you guys to the moon and back, from Emily xo

Hey mum,siz,bro and rest of the family.Honestly we are having good time here and i hope you'll doing great .All i can ask is to keep praying for this team .Take good care of yourselves .A.k.A Young whizzy.(Sharon Birech)

HEY MEMS, PAPA, SAMMY J AND BEY! miss your faces like no other. no truly. there are no black people over here haha, and i hope you're all doing super well over there - not missing me too much. I'm doing alright, and my ulcer thing has sorta almost dissolved-ish. don't worry too much bout me, I'm fine. BTW we made it over using malaysian airlines dad, woooooo! - alright, massive love to all of you. OX - ruthpep.

Heyy Ellery family! Miss you guys so much! as you probably already know i did get tonsillitis, you know with my weak immune system and accident prone self i got sick only a few days in. Mum you can say you told me so! I'm actually missing you guys so much especially being sick n all i miss mums hugs, ( cos i'm not 18..) Hope you guys are doing fine and having a quiet time without me! Philippines is amazing! It's such a life changing experience, thank you! Love you lots- Becky

Hi Mum, Dad, Cody and everyone else! Hope you guys are all fine and not missing me too much. The trip so far has been emotionally and physically challenging but it has been an amazing experience. The Filipino kids are so cute and open, and I have loved spending time with them. This experience has been a great opportunity to encourage and be encouraged by others on our Christian walks. I'm thinking of you all heaps and I love you lots! - Cassia xo

Hi Mum, Dad and Cal. Having a great time in the Philippines, everything is going well. I've had only one head ache so far but I've been ok since. It's really hot here but I'm getting used to it. I hope you guys are doing ok. Lots of love- Matt N

Hi Erispe family! I miss you guys a lot and hope that you are all keeping well. Things are going well over here and I am really enjoying myself. It has definitely been tiring, especially the construction, but I am having lots of fun. I have loved getting to know the children and seeing their smiling faces. Will see you soon, love Cathy.

Hey family, friends, followers and fans. I hope you guys are all going marvellous. So far I've been fine health wise. The humidity here kills but I'm pretty much used to it now as long as it's not too sunny as well. The food is almost as good as mum's. I can't complain but sometimes I still do, life's been good to me so far. Lots of love Jayden.

Hey hey Pleysier peoples, we are having a sick time, I'm not dead so all is good. besides sore muscles, everyone is going great, no one has been too sick. its been hot and rainy as usual, we have worked super duper hard and nothing goes to plan as usual in the Philippines so everything we do has been full of surprises. love you lots and lots, jesse.

Hey there Stringers (and honorary Stringers following this blog) friends and other hooligans. I am having a flipping amazing time. I am a turkey, I have a strapped knee, busted back, but more importantly a burning desire to do more and more, and not stop until everything is finished. Hope you hooligans are doing well and not getting into too many fights poop. Lots of love from J String! xXxXXXXOOoOoOOoooOoXoxOXOxxoXOXOxOOXOXXxoXOXOXx

Hey Vivians Things are going well and having lots of fun. Seeing some really amazing things, as well as some pretty sad stuff. Have not done anything really stupid.... yet! My muscles are sore, but the construction we do for the people over here is important, so I come back for more. Will be seeing you guys soon! Love T

Hi to all of the Rehoboth teachers and students. I am having a great time, drinking coffee (which makes me a nicer person) and having lots of laughs. Hi Mum, I am taking care of myself. Hi Dad, I lifted a 40kg bag of concrete and carried it 100m and have photographic evidence, will show you when I get home. Charlotte, the kids are loving your loom bands, we have almost run out, they are very popular.
To all of my family: This is my last will and testimony. Should I die in the Philippines or on my way home, you each get 7 sticky notes to select something in my house that you would like and the rest is to be sold and the money put in trust for my nephew and nieces. (all the dried mango goes to Mr Ryall) ;) Love you all.