Wrap Up

Well, this will be the last post as we're about to hit the hay so that we can get up at 4:00 AM. It has been a great week getting to experience some of the Philippines with Ricky, but I can tell you that he is ready to come home, as are Steph and I. He is really excited. Words can't express just how much we appreciate all of the prayers and comments during the week. You've all been a real blessing; however, don't stop praying yet as we have a long flight tomorrow and must still get through customs. We're not expecting any problems but that doesn't mean there won't be. The biggest question mark is Ricky's visa and the "lung problem" statement. Again, your continued prayers are coveted.

Today was real low key. Had a late breakfast (no dried fish today), after which I answered some work e-mail while Steph and Ricky played battle. We then went to the mall and bought a few things, all the while having to redirect Ricky from the game room. We found a couple of pairs of pants and shirts for him to try on, so I took him to the change room. I kid you not, there were 4 women associates in there helping him out; as in, one was in the change room with him. I'm sure he was too embarrassed to say he didn't need the help, but I just had to laugh. Great service in the Philippines.

After much waiting we made it to the Time Zone which has got to be the largest arcade I've ever seen. Absolutely huge. It even had karaoke (sp?) rooms, which were full of teenage girls laughing their heads off while each other sang. Really fun to watch. Some of the games posed a problem as the text was in something other than English, which apparently Ricky could not read. We basically had to muddle through a few games but he still had fun. I also observed another universal truth: Guys don't like to lose to their girlfriends (spouses, etc.). I saw one poor guy get absolutely drilled in the basketball toss multiple times and he refused to give up. Never did win though. Personally, I don't have a problem with that but I know that many guys do. :) At the end of all that Ricky said exactly what I was feeling...."my legs hurt". Apparently the mall has the same effects on him as it does me. We must be related.

We ate lunch in the food court (Burger King does have the "Whopper" here) and then went back to the hotel for a while. Ricky and I then went to see 10,000 BC which probably made no sense to him, given the language issues and sub-titles, but the visuals were okay. He about froze to death though and sat in my lap for about half the movie. Good thing he's not too big.

Well, I am up next for the shower but before I sign off Steph asked me to make sure Stacie will be in charge of pictures and video at the airport. We look forward to being back on American soil and in our own KING size bed!

See you soon,
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