Here are some photos from our recent trip north. We enjoyed seeing God's creation and breathing fresh air for a week! Our reason to go was for Todd to help disassemble an airplane that was being shipped to our mission base in the USA. Todd and some of our NTMA coworkers spent most of the week working on the airplane and securing it inside a 40-foot container.
Never know what you might find on a Philippine highway! This rock made us laugh. Note the piles of rubble -- and no warning signs! This one apparently fell during a landslide and it was too big to move easily.
We went to the Banaue rice terraces in northern Luzon. Here we are in front of these ancient man-made wonders. It was beautiful - and it was the first day since arriving here that I've had goosebumps! A short rain shower and higher elevations gave us that delicious sensation!
Another picture of Banaue...
Elijah had to get in on the action, of course! Here he is supervising Dad's work. 
Todd enjoys a good project and this one was a welcome change of pace from language study for him. Thank you for praying for our trip. We wondered how Elijah would do in a car (we rented the mission vehicle). It wasn't easy, but Elijah handled it better than he would have a few months ago! Our trip home to Manila ended up taking us nine hours. When we calculated the mileage, we discovered that we'd travelled less than 150 miles! We couldn't believe that, but it demonstrates that some things just take longer here... 
A few shots of Todd at work...
Never know what you might find on a Philippine highway! This rock made us laugh. Note the piles of rubble -- and no warning signs! This one apparently fell during a landslide and it was too big to move easily.
We went to the Banaue rice terraces in northern Luzon. Here we are in front of these ancient man-made wonders. It was beautiful - and it was the first day since arriving here that I've had goosebumps! A short rain shower and higher elevations gave us that delicious sensation!
Another picture of Banaue...
Elijah had to get in on the action, of course! Here he is supervising Dad's work. 
Todd enjoys a good project and this one was a welcome change of pace from language study for him. Thank you for praying for our trip. We wondered how Elijah would do in a car (we rented the mission vehicle). It wasn't easy, but Elijah handled it better than he would have a few months ago! Our trip home to Manila ended up taking us nine hours. When we calculated the mileage, we discovered that we'd travelled less than 150 miles! We couldn't believe that, but it demonstrates that some things just take longer here... A few shots of Todd at work...Preparing to take the wings off the plane...
Many hands make light work!
The wingless bird gets loaded in the container here.
Todd and our co-worker Ben Hart in the container with the airplane carefully stowed and secured.
4 comments:
The rice terraces are beautiful...glad you got a family picture there. I would definitely say it takes longer to drive for you. 9 hours?!?
Just wanted to say "Hi" and let you know that I am praying for your family! I seen your comment on Liz "Blessed Mommy" blog, so that is how I found you:)
Hello, I came across your blog and I just wanted to leave you a note. You have a beautiful family. Your little Elijah is so precious.
My husband and i have a little boy named Elijah too!
Thank you for the work you are doing over seas for the Lord. Even though you have some tough times you are still pressing on. May God bless you and your family. It will be worth it all.
<><, Melissa Gill
Hi all!
Todd, We went to DC for a wedding and on a shuttle at the airport I saw someone that reminded me SO much of you. I stopped my thoughts to pray specifically for you as Julie's husband and Elijah's papa. I hope and pray this comment finds you and your beautiful wife and adorable son doing well. We miss you and love you all.
Kristina
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