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What are the signs that we are no longer in America?  Black feet, being stuck in traffic, a heat index of 100+, just to mention a few.  Currently, we are in Manila, Philippines, waiting to apply for new visas.  In the meantime, we try to adjust once again, to the smog, traffic, and heat of […]

With only two weeks left in the States, we have begun our “lasts”.  Last week, Ginger made her last trip to JoAnn’s Fabric.  She might have sung her last solo last Sunday.  Yesterday, we went to the Kroc Center for one last dip in the pool.  This morning we made our last online order.  This […]

“A penny for your thoughts.”  These days, our thoughts are here and over there.  We are trying to make the most of our remaining days here in the States, yet preparing for our return to the Philippines.  Our time in the States is quickly coming to an end.  We are no longer counting months or […]

  One of the joys of ministry is seeing our kids share their stories with friends and churches.  Often, when we arrive to a new home or church, our kids are shy and quiet at first.  They are once again in a new place among new faces.  But by the time we are packing up […]

In the last three months, we have passed through 17 states visiting friends and supporters.  As we entered each of these 17 states, we placed a sticker on the map for that state (pictured below).  We are about to begin our East Coast trip and we will be adding 13 more stickers to the map in […]

  This evening we reached our final destination . . . home!  After 49 days, 17 states, 7,653 miles, 7 church meetings, 9 small group meetings, 2 school speaking opportunities, 3 college visits, and 0 breakdowns, we arrived home to Michigan.  Praise the Lord!  We all enjoyed seeing friends, family, and supporters throughout the West. […]

This morning we awoke to Day 34 of our road trip, and we’ve now reached 5,170 miles of traveling since leaving Michigan. Over the last five weeks, we have shared in four churches and eight small group meetings. We have enjoyed each and every opportunity to share what God is doing among the Agutaynens, and […]

Thirteen days ago we left Michigan and headed for the West Coast. After traveling through ten states and over 3,500 miles, we have arrived to Oregon. Along the way, we saw many friends, relatives, and beautiful country. The one thing we didn’t see much of was snow. Praise the Lord, the roads have been clear! […]

Praise the Lord: One of our goals for Home Assignment is now checked off the list! As of last week, Abigail received her new back brace. She isn’t thrilled with the idea of her brace giving her a hug all night long, but she has adjusted and is sleeping through the night. Please pray with […]

What do you see in this picture? We asked a school teacher in our village to draw us a Filipino picture for Christmas and this picture is her work. This is a beautiful Filipina drawing of the nativity scene. You have five Filipino kids painting the scene. In the center are Mary, Joseph, and the […]